(Established by the Council of Catholic School Parents (NSW) which has a continuing interest in the role, needs, and challenges facing parents in the Catholic education system, particularly in New South Wales.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $1,000.

2. The Scholarship will be open to final year students enrolled in an undergraduate course offered by the School of Education at the Strathfield campus (Mount Saint Mary) of the University and who is a resident of New South Wales.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence of academic merit, with particular emphasis on the results of the previous year;
2. demonstrated interest in the role of parents in the Catholic education system; and
3. evidence of the applicant’s contribution to and/or leadership in community service.

4. Six Scholarships may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Head, School of Education (NSW), a representative from the Council of Catholic School Parents (NSW) and the Director, Australian Catholic University Foundation.

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