(Established in 2006 by the McCall family to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Ann McCall who died tragically in 2006, aged 41.)

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

2. The Scholarship will be open to commencing students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education at the Brisbane campus (McAuley at Banyo) of the University.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence of academic merit (based on OP score or entry rank);
2. a written statement of approximately 200 words outlining the applicant’s involvement with, and commitment to, social justice issues; and
3. at least one referee’s report from the applicant’s school Principal or other relevant person testifying to their involvement in social justice issues and activities (eg St Vincent de Paul or similar agency) and/or involvement in school-based activities having a social justice focus.

4. The Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students and Learning), the Head, School of Education (Qld) 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.