(Established in 2006 by the family of Mr John (Jack) Gleeson AM, whose work in industry and telecommunications improved the lives of thousands of people, particularly those living in isolated and rural areas.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of $4,000 per annum for the duration of the recipient’s course.

2. The Scholarship will be open to commencing students enrolled for any undergraduate course at the Brisbane campus (McAuley at Banyo) of the University. Preference will be given to applicants who are socially and economically disadvantaged and those from rural and regional Queensland, particularly from the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence that a course at Australian Catholic University was their first TAC preference;
2. evidence of academic merit (based on OP score or entry rank);
3. an explanation of how the Scholarship could financially support the intended program of study or evidence of rural or regional background;
4. a written statement of approximately 200 words or less demonstrating commitment to the Catholic community; and
5. two referees’ reports, one from the applicant’s local parish Priest and one from his/her school Principal.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of the Selection Committee consisting of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor having responsibility for the Brisbane campus, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students and Learning) and the Director, Australian Catholic University Foundation.

Applications for the 2009 Gleeson Family Scholarship have now closed