2020 - Semester 2 - Curtin Staff Funded Grant

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2020 – Semester 2 – Curtin Staff Funded Grant
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The Curtin Staff Funded Grant is available to assist students from a low socio-economic background who are experiencing financial hardship. Funding for this grant has been made available by Curtin Staff.

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

Citizenship

Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand Citizen
Permanent Humanitarian Visa

Scholarship base
Need Based

Value
The Curtin Staff Funded Grant will provide the following support as a one-off payment (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits):

A cash payment ranging from $500 to $2,500. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses

Application process

Step 1: Access application form
Application form can be accessed via ‘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’ page 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
Demonstration of financial hardship
Socio-economic background

Step 6: Outcome
Successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

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
The award and continuity of the scholarship is subject to receipt by Curtin of the scholarship funding from the sponsor

Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must remain enrolled in initial course of study.

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Deadline: 14 Aug 2020
Amount: AUD 500 - 2,500
Postal Code: 6102

Eligibility

Eligible courses
All undergraduate courses at Curtin University

Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Curtin Staff Funded Grant:

Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen
Enrolled full-time or part-time in an undergraduate course at Curtin University in semester 2, 2020
Minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50
From a low socio-economic background (ascertained from answers on application form)
Demonstrate financial hardship
Not in receipt of any other scholarship(s)
Willingness to participate in one or more of the following:
- Provide a testimonial to be used online to promote Give to Change to Curtin staff
- Have a photograph taken, to accompany the testimonial mentioned above
- Feature in a short promotional video for Give to Change to encourage staff to support the program and/or thank staff for supporting the program
- Provide statements to local media if a press release is developed to promote the program.

Providers

Curtin University of Technology Study in Australia

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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