(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 their enrolment in an undergraduate course.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of $10,000, spread over three years of the course as follows:

First year: $4,000
Second year: $3,000
Third year: $3,000

2. The Scholarship will be open to commencing students from rural or regional areas of Victoria (including Ballarat) who undertake any undergraduate course at the Ballarat campus (Aquinas) of the University.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence of social, economic or geographic disadvantage impacting on the applicant and his/her studies;
2. evidence of the applicant’s initiative and commitment in their academic, professional or personal life (for example part-time employment, positions of leadership, community involvement or voluntary work); and
3. at least one academic referee’s report which addresses the above selection criteria.

4. Five Scholarships may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of representatives from the George Alexander Foundation, the Campus Dean having responsibility for the Ballarat campus, 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.