2021 - Edmund Rice Emerging Leaders Scholarship

The Edmund Rice Emerging Leader Scholarship supports students from a refugee background with an aspiration to pursue a career in politics. This scholarship aims to stimulate change for a better world.

Student type
Future Students

Faculty

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

Course type
Undergraduate

Citizenship

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

Scholarship base
Merit Based

Value
The Edmund Rice Emerging Leaders Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of 3 years (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of up to $15,000 paid as a cash stipend of $2,500 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses such as text books and/or general living expenses.
• Opportunity to participate in the Edmund Rice Centre WA Developing Community Leaders Initiative (highly recommended)

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 undergraduate degree at Curtin University in 2021
• Responses to questions in application form
• Demonstrated academic potential
• An active member of a political group or similar advocacy group
• Demonstrated commitment to pursue a career in politics or international relations/diplomacy

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 must return acceptance documents by 31 January 2021
• Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted

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 university

Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial course of study
• Maintain a full time study load of at least 100 credit points each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 60 each study period
• Pass all units attempted

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.