2020 - Semester 2 - Curtin Fieldwork Bursary

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The Curtin Fieldwork Bursary has been developed by Curtin University to encourage and support students who are completing compulsory fieldwork/practicum as a part of their degree in semester 2, 2020.

Student type
Current 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
  • Postgraduate coursework

Citizenship

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

Scholarship base
Need Based

Value
The Curtin Fieldwork Bursary provides the following support (based on full-time enrolment)

One-off cash payment ranging $500 and $2,000. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards fieldwork related expenses.

Application process

Step 1: Access application form
Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via 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 on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

  • Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
  • Incomplete applications will not be assessed
  • Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt
Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment
Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:

  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Details relating to fieldwork/practicum
  • Socioeconomic background

Step 6: Outcome

  • Outcome will be sent via the Scholarships Channel within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date
  • All unsuccessful and successful applicants will be notified

Step 7: Acceptance
Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

  • Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need
  • Scholarship will commence from the semester of study for which the scholarship was awarded
  • Scholarship is not transferable to another major, course or university

Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet ALL of the following:

Remain enrolled throughout semester 2, 2020

Changes to Enrolment
If a recipient intends to change their enrolment, they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office (scholarships@curtin.edu.au) 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, and will be required to repay to Curtin University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.

Eligibility

Eligible courses
All undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.

Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Curtin Fieldwork Bursary:

  • Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen
  • Enrolled full-time or part-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Curtin University in semester 2, 2020
  • Minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50 (if applicable)
  • Completing compulsory fieldwork/practicum as a part of the degree in semester 2, 2020
  • Experiencing financial hardship and demonstrated low socio-economic background

Please note, OUA students are eligible to apply, however must be enrolled in a full award course. Students enrolled in single subjects (non-award) are not eligible to apply.

Providers

About Company

Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment preparing you for jobs of the future. Our focus is always on delivering excellence and strengthening our position as a leading global university, according to our vision, mission and values.

A recognised global leader in research, education and engagement, Curtin will be a beacon for positive change, embracing the challenges and opportunities of our times to advance understanding and change lives for the better. Sustainability is one of the pillars of our strategic plan and our commitment to it is evident throughout our teaching, research, buildings and plans for the future.

With an expanding global presence, including locations in Perth, Malaysia and Singapore, Curtin University boasts a rich diversity of cultures in its students and staff, and a commitment to international engagement. We also have a long-standing focus on Indigenous education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017. We are WA’s most preferred university and are globally recognised for our strong connections with industry, high-impact research and wide range of innovative courses. We are also WA’s largest and most multicultural university, welcoming more than 52,000 students, around a third of whom come from a country other than Australia. Curtin graduates with a postgraduate degree earned the highest salaries among their graduate peers in Western Australia according to the 2018 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) report.

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