2023 - Curtin Staff Funded Grant

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Status: Closed

Applications open: 17/01/2023
Applications close: 8/03/2023

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About this scholarship

The Curtin Staff Funded Scholarship is available to assist students from a low socio-economic background and experiencing financial hardship. Funding for this scholarship has been made available by Curtin Staff.


  • Current Students

  • 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)

  • Undergraduate

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

  • Need Based

The Curtin Staff Funded Scholarship will provide the following support for up to one year (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):  

  • A cash stipend ranging from $500 to $2,500 per semester for up to one year. The amount can be used at the recipient’s discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses


Scholarship Details

All undergraduate courses at Curtin University


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

  • Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, the holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa or New Zealand citizen
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 25 credits in an undergraduate course at Curtin University in semester 1, 2023
  • Minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50 or above
  • From a low socio-economic background (ascertained from answers on application form)
  • Demonstrate financial hardship
  • Not in receipt of any other scholarship(s)


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
  • 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
  • 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
    • Socioeconomic background

Step 6: Outcome

  • Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their outcome via the Official Communications Channel within approximately 6-8 weeks of the 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


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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