2022 - Semester 2 - Peter Collins Scholarship

Status: Closed

Applications open: 30/05/2022
Applications close: 6/06/2022

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

The Peter Collins Scholarship was established to support and encourage third year BSc (Applied Geology) students who are studying at Curtin's Kalgoorlie Campus. The Scholarship may be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards payment of their course fees or for other education-related expenses such as textbooks and/or general living expenses.

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses

Course type

• Undergraduate

Citizenship

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

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

The Peter Collins Scholarship will provide the following support for up to one year (based on full time enrolment of 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of $15,000 paid as a cash stipend of $7,500 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

• Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Peter Collins Scholarship:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent resident or Australian permanent humanitarian visa
• Enrolled in 3rd year of Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)
• Enrolled in full-time study (100 credits) in Semester 1, 2022 and intending to enrol full time in Semester 2, 2022
• Minimum course weight average (CWA) of 60
• Undertaking their study at Curtin Kalgoorlie campus

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
  • Academic merit
  • Preference will be given to students from a regional or remote area, or who have experienced barriers to education

Step 6: Outcome

• Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their outcome via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS)

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 merit
• 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 scholarship sponsor

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)
• Maintain a full time study load of at least 100 credit points each semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 60 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester

Changes to Enrolment

If a recipient intends to change their enrolment, they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office ([email protected] ) 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, 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 Scholarship: Notwithstanding any provision above, Curtin reserves the rights, at its sole discretion, to cancel the award of, or continuity of, the scholarship where the sponsor ceases to fund the scholarship.

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: (08) 9266 2992

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Further Information

Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website.

Holding more than one non-Curtin scholarship

Students may apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible for, and if successful, will be awarded the highest value scholarship. Students cannot hold more than one industry funded scholarship. If students are successful in receiving an offer for more than one scholarship valued the same, or they are successful for more than one industry funded scholarship, they will have the opportunity to select their preferred scholarship. 

For further information about holding more than one scholarship contact the Scholarships Office .

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Centrelink

For advice on your Centrelink payments and how your scholarship could affect your payment please see Department of Human Services or contact a Centrelink Office.  If you require a letter about your scholarship for Centrelink, please contact the Scholarships Office. 

Taxation

Generally scholarship money paid to full-time students is not treated as taxable income, however if your study load is less than 75 credits (part-time) your scholarship money is not  tax exempt. Other than the full-time study requirement, the general rule is that scholarships are exempt from taxation unless:

• It is a condition of the scholarship that a recipient is required to undertake activities that are of use, help or benefit to the scholarship provider - then the student is rendering a service by agreeing to undertake those activities;
• An award is received by a student where the scholarship is not provided principally for educational purposes.
• During or upon completion of the degree for which the scholarship is awarded a recipient is required to become, or shall continue to be, an employee of the funding body; or

The Australian Tax Office has a tool  to help you determine if your scholarship is taxable.  For expert advice please contact the Australian Taxation Office  or your accountant when completing your annual Tax Return.  If a letter regarding your scholarship is required for taxation purposes, please contact the Scholarships Office .

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