(Established by public appeal in 2006, in honour of Archbishop Francis Carroll’s contribution to the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, on the occasion of his retirement as Archbishop.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $2,500.

2. The Scholarship will be open to commencing students who relocate from rural or regional areas of the Archdiocese of Canberra/Goulburn or the Diocese of Wagga Wagga to undertake an Education course at the Canberra campus (Signadou) of the University.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence of academic merit (based on UAI score or entry rank);
2. evidence of the applicant’s contribution to and/or leadership in community service;
3. an explanation on how the Scholarship could financially support their intended program of study;
4. evidence of rural or regional background; and
5. one referee’s report from the applicant’s school Principal which addresses the above selection criteria.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Campus Dean having responsibility for the Canberra campus, the Head, School of Education (ACT) 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.