2023 - WAIT Alumni Financial Assistance Bursary

Curtin University, Australia

Updated: about 2 months 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 WAIT Alumni Financial Assistance Bursary is available to assist students from a low socio-economic background and experiencing financial hardship. Funding for this bursary has been made available by the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT) and Curtin Alumni. The bursary is available to students who are enrolled in an eligible undergraduate course at Curtin University in 2023.


  • 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 WAIT Alumni Financial Assistance Bursary will provide the following support (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits): 

  • A one-off cash payment of $2,500. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.


Scholarship Details

All undergraduate courses


Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered eligible for the WAIT Alumni Financial Assistance Bursary:

  • Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, the holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa or New Zealand citizen
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 25 credits an undergraduate course at Curtin University in semester 1, 2023
  • Completed at least 200 credits in your current course of study at the time the bursary applications close
  • Enrolled as an internal student at Curtin Perth
  • Minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50
  • From a low socio-economic background (ascertained from answers on application form)
  • Experiencing financial hardship
  • Not in receipt of any other scholarships/bursaries


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
  • 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
    • 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:

  • Bursary will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need


Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: +61 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions


Further Information

Application Advice

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.

Holding more than one industry scholarship

Students may apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible for, and if successful, will be awarded the highest value scholarship. If students are successful in receiving an offer for more than one scholarship valued the same, 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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