2022- Semester 2 - Curtin Undergraduate Equity Bursary

Status: Closed

Applications open: 14/06/2022
Applications close: 12/08/2022

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

The Curtin Undergraduate Equity Bursary has been developed by Curtin University to assist students who may otherwise not have an opportunity to attend university due to a low socio-economic background and financial hardship.

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 Undergraduate Equity Bursary will provide the following support for the remaining expected duration of the undergraduate degree (based on a full-time study load of 200 credits per year):

• A cash stipend of between $500 - $1,500 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient’s discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

All undergraduate award courses

Eligibility criteria

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

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa or New Zealand citizen
• Enrolled full-time or part-time in an eligible undergraduate award degree* at Curtin University in semester 2, 2022
• From a low socio-economic background (ascertained from answers on application form)
• Experiencing financial hardship

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

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
• Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Equity Scholarship Program " application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• 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 for the 2022- Semester 2- Curtin Undergraduate Equity Bursary will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Demonstration of financial hardship
  • Socioeconomic background

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) 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

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain an enrolment each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50 each study period
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarship from the same funding source

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

Further Information

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.

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