(Established in 1998 as a tangible memorial to Richard Carroll, son of one of the founding members of the University Senate, who died in an accident at Luna Park in 1979, aged 13 years.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $2,000.

2. The Scholarship will be open to students entering the second year of the Bachelor of Exercise Science course at the Strathfield campus (Mount Saint Mary) of the University.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence of academic merit, with particular emphasis on the results of the previous year; and
2. evidence of the applicant’s contribution to and/or leadership in their commitment to the ethos of Australian Catholic University through community service.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students and Learning), the Head, School of Exercise Science 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.

For information on how to apply for this scholarship or bursary and access to the application form please visit How To Apply