2020 - Semester 2 - F.C. Swaine Memorial Bursary

The F.C. Swaine Memorial Bursary has been established to provide financial assistance to students under the age of 21, who have completed at least one semester at Curtin University. Students must show a high level of academic achievement, as well as displaying extra-curricular activities such as; sport, community service and cultural awareness.

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
• Merit Based

Value
The F.C. Swaine Memorial Bursary will provide the following support as a one-off payment (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits):

A cash payment of $1,000. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Application process

Step 1: Apply
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 under the Applying for a scholarship link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date listed at top of page and within 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 the questions on application form
• Financial hardship
• Involvement in an extra-curricular activity

Step 6: Outcome

• Outcome will be sent via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) 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 Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by deadline
• Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted

Please note:

• Bursary will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need
• Bursary will commence from semester 2, 2020
• Bursary is not transferable to another university

Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial course of study at Curtin University
• Enrolled full-time (100 credits) in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Curtin University

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 bursary.

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