2021 - Business Innovation Scholarship

The Business Innovation Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to encourage and support students who have chosen to study in the field of business information systems and/or technology.

This Scholarship is part of Curtin University’s commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching and research, for the benefit of our students and the wider community. Curtin University is renowned for innovation and academic excellence that ultimately benefits the wider community.

Students applying for this scholarship are required to show insight and creative ideas in relation to their future profession and demonstrate a strong understanding of their chosen course of study.

Student type
Future Students

Faculty
Faculty of Business and Law

Course type
Undergraduate

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa
• International Student

Scholarship base
Merit Based

Value
The Business Innovation Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of three years (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):

A total value of up to $9,000. This will be paid as $1,500 towards the cost of student tuition fees each semester.

Please note:

• The scholarship will be paid directly to the student tuition fee account prior to the census date for each enrolled semester
• The scholarship will commence from semester 1, 2021
• This scholarship only covers part payment of tuition fees. Recipients are required to pay the balance of any outstanding tuition fees and the student services amenities fees (SSAF) each semester

Application process

Step 1: Access online application form
Applications are to be submitted using the online application form. Access the form by clicking on the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt
Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:

• Receipt of an offer of a place into an eligible undergraduate degree at Curtin University in 2021
• Responses to questions in application form
• Demonstrated academic potential

Step 6: Outcome
Outcome will be sent via the email address listed through TISC in mid-January 2021 (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants (including those who wish to defer their studies) must return acceptance documents by 31 January 2021
• Deferral of this scholarship is permitted (details included in scholarship terms and conditions)

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit
• Scholarship will commence from first semester of study
• Scholarship is not transferable to another courses or university

Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in eligible course and major of study
• Maintain a full-time study load of at least 100 credit points each semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 70 each semester
• Pass all enrolled units each semester

Changes to Enrolment

If a recipient intends to change their enrolment, they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office ([email protected]) for approval BEFORE the change. The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect their scholarship.

Withdrawal or Terminated from units or course: A recipient who withdraws from their units or course of study, or has been terminated from their studies will become ineligible for the continuation of the scholarship, will not receive any further payments and will be required to repay to Curtin University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.

Cancellation of Scholarship: Notwithstanding any provision above, Curtin reserves the rights, at its sole discretion, to cancel the award of, or continuity of, the scholarship where the sponsor ceases to fund the scholarship.