(Established in 2008 by the Canberra Southern Cross Club to mark its long-standing commitment to providing assistance to young people and families in the ACT and its desire to support the mission of the University and its work.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $2,500 paid in two equal instalments.

2. The Scholarship will be open to students entering the first year of study in any undergraduate course at the Canberra campus of the University and who live in the Australian Capital Territory.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence of academic merit;
2. a written statement of approximately 200 words providing an explanation of –
   1. how the Scholarship could financially support the applicant’s intended program of study and/or other evidence of the applicant’s circumstances for the purpose of assessment of financial need; and
   2. the applicant’s commitment to the ethos of Australian Catholic University; and
3. evidence of being a resident of the Australian Capital Territory.

One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Campus Dean, Canberra campus, the Manager, Campus Ministry and the Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies.

Applications for 2009 ACU Scholarships and Bursaries are now open and will close 5pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March, 2009.

For information on how to apply for this scholarship or bursary and access to the application form please visit How To Apply