(Established in 2007 by the George Alexander Foundation, founded by the late industrialist and philanthropist George Alexander AM, for the purpose of assisting students with expenses relating to the professional experience component of their course.)

1. Each Bursary will have a value of $1,000. The Bursary will be provided to assist with professional experience placement costs associated with Education and Nursing courses at the Ballarat campus (Aquinas). Preference will be given to applicants undertaking rural or remote placements.

2. The Bursaries will be open to all students undertaking any year of an Education or Nursing course at the Ballarat campus.

3. Applicants must provide an explanation on how the Bursary could financially support their intended completion of the professional experience requirements of their course. In the case of students undertaking rural or remote placements, this may include factors such as additional travel and accommodation costs, and/or loss of income from part-time work.

4. Ten Bursaries may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Campus Dean having responsibility for the Ballarat campus, the Head, School of Education (Vic), the Head, School of Nursing and Midwifery (Vic) 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.