Palazzo Versace Scholarship, Griffith University

Palazzo Versace opened on the Gold Coast in 2000, and since then has received more than 60 awards from prominent publications and organisations worldwide, including titles like 'Best Australian Hotel', 'Australia's leading spa resort', and a string of outstanding service awards. Palazzo Versace prides itself on its luxurious elegance, exceptional comfort, consistently flawless service and quality amenities.

As an integral part of the Gold Coast, Palazzo Versace has established this scholarship to support students in the Hospitality, Tourism, Event and Hotel Management streams of the Bachelor of Business, Griffith Business School. Palazzo Versace's vision in establishing this scholarship was to assist in preparing young people for a future in this area by providing maximum education opportunities and assistance to high achieving students.

To be eligible the candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus in the Bachelor of Business program, majoring in either hospitality, tourism, hotel management or event management.

The student must have completed 80 credit points at Griffith University and enrolled into their second or third year towards the completion of the academic program.

There is one scholarship available.

Palazzo Versace

To be eligible the candidate must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, enrolled as a full-time student at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus in the Bachelor of Business program, majoring in either hospitality, tourism, hotel management or event management.

• The student must have completed 80 credit points at Griffith University and enrolled into their second or third year towards the completion of the academic program
• Academic merit: a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above. A student who's GPA does not reflect their academic ability may provide a 250-word submission to this effect.
• A brief typed statement of no more than 300 words addressing:
  • How the bursary would benefit you and enhance your opportunities at University?
  • What contributions have you or do you envisage you will make to the Griffith University College's community and the wider university community?
• Resume outlining the following criteria and which provides evidence of leadership potential:
  • academic merit, including awards
  • extracurricular activities
  • employment and work experience
  • community activities including volunteer work
• any additional evidence of leadership or leadership potential.

To apply for a Palazzo Versace Scholarship you must complete and submit the application form below:

• Palazzo Versace Scholarship application form (PDF 52k)

Applications close on Friday, 21 June 2013.