(Established in 1999 by a gift from Mr Allan Myers AO QC in honour of his brother Michael.)

1. Several Scholarships may be awarded each year to a total value of up to $5,000.

2. The Scholarships will be open to students who are living in rural or regional Victoria and who are enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate theology course at or through the Ballarat campus of the University.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence of academic merit;
2. evidence to the applicant’s contribution to and/or leadership in service to the rural or regional Church community; and
3. an explanation on how the Scholarship could financially support the applicant’s intended program of study and/or other evidence of the applicant’s circumstances for the purpose of assessment of financial need.

4. The Scholarships will be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Campus Dean, Ballarat campus, the Head, School of Theology and one other staff member of the School of Theology having teaching responsibilities on the Ballarat campus.

Applications for 2009 ACU Scholarships and Bursaries are now open and will close 5pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March, 2009.