2021 - John Curtin Scholarship Program

The John Curtin Scholarship Program invests in future leaders who intend to use their abilities and passion to lead positive change in the community. Scholars receive a high level of financial support over the duration of their undergraduate studies. More importantly, the program provides opportunities for scholars to develop the personal qualities to become a future leader and the capability to inspire change.

Scholarships within the Program:

• John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship
• Julia Gillard Women in Leadership Scholarship

Academically gifted students who display John Curtin's qualities of vision, leadership and community service are eligible to be nominated for the John Curtin Scholarship Program.

Students selected as John Curtin Scholars have excelled in a wide range of endeavours, and have lent their talents and energies to the community around them.

Female nominees are also eligible to be nominated for the Julia Gillard Women in Leadership Scholarship. This scholarship has been established to encourage and support women develop the required skills to become leaders in their field. Both scholarships can be applied for on the same application form.

Please note:

Nomination form must be completed by a professional educator who can verify/support your academic excellence. Professional educators include school principal, TAFE lecturer etc.

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
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

Scholarship base
Merit Based

Value
The John Curtin Scholarship Program will provide the following:

Comprehensive financial support

• Course fees for the duration of the undergraduate degree (excluding the SSAF)
• Cash stipend of $2,000 per annum to assist with living expenses

Scholars may opt to receive a cash stipend of $8,000 per annum in place of the fee and stipend payment.

International study experience
A one-off cash payment of $6,000 to contribute towards an eligible international study experience where the scholar can immerse themselves in another culture and learn about their field of study in a global context.

Leadership opportunities
Scholars are encouraged to engage in projects that will give them real world leadership experience. Through these experiences, the program enables scholars to build their leadership skills, facilitate positive change and create a meaningful impact with their discipline of study.

Mentoring and alumni network
Scholars will be paired with a current JCSP mentor throughout their degree

The John Curtin Scholar Alumni are closely connected with the current scholar group and have attained numerous achievements across the public and private sectors, and in further study. Alumni provide ongoing inspiration and mentorship to current scholars, serving as an invaluable resource.

Application process

Step 1: Download
Nomination form and Nomination Guide available to download from right hand side of this page

Step 2: Complete

• Nominator and nominee to complete nomination form
• Nominees must have selected Curtin University as a first preference through TISC to undertake an undergraduate degree by the scholarship closing date

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date listed at top of page and on nomination form
• Late submissions will not be considered, therefore, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early
• Incomplete applications will be assessed as unsuccessful
• Nomination form can be submitted by nominator or nominee
• Please ensure nomination form has been signed

Step 4: Receipt

Application receipt sent within 10 working days of receiving nomination to:

• Nominator via email listed on nomination form and
• Nominee via email registered with TISC

Step 5: Assessment

• Assessment commences as soon as applications close
• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Academic excellence
  • Demonstrated leadership skills (within and outside of school parameters)
  • Demonstrated community involvement (within and outside of school parameters)
  • Nominee's essay
  • Nominator's statement

Step 6: Outcome

• Outcome will be sent to all nominees via email registered with TISC in early December (all successful and unsuccessful nominees will be notified)
• Nominators of successful recipients will be notified via email in early-December

Step 7: Acceptance
Successful nominees must return acceptance documents by mid-December

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are candidates of sufficient merit
• Scholarship will commence from first semester of study
• Scholarship is not transferrable to another university

Submission Methods:

Email: [email protected]

Form must be printed and signed before being submitted to the Scholarships Office.

Please ensure that it has been saved as a single PDF.

In Person:
Curtin University, Scholarships Office, Buidling 101, Level, Kent Street, BENTLEY WA

Post:
Curtin University, Scholarships Office, Buidling 101, Level 1, GPO Box U1987, PERTH WA 6845

Please note:All nominations must be signed by the nominator and nominee

Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet ALL of the following:

• Maintain a full-time study load of at least 75 credits each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 70 each study period
• Pass all enrolled units each study period

Scholarship continuity is subject to meeting satisfactory academic progress as outlined above. Progress will be assessed at the end of each study period. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a recipient with unsatisfactory progress or who breaches the scholarship conditions shall be ineligible to retain the scholarship. Exceptional circumstances must be forwarded to and shall be at the discretion of the Scholarships Office.

Changes to Enrolment
If a recipient intends to do any of the following 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 studies will become ineligible for the scholarship, 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.