(Established in 2008 by an annual donation of $2,500 from Staff OptionS to recognise and reward a student who can demonstrate his/her commitment to and leadership in the area of disability care.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of $2,500.

2. The Scholarship will be open to commencing students who reside in south-east Queensland and who are enrolled in the Associate Degree in Social Science (Disability Care) course at the Brisbane campus (McAuley at Banyo) of the University.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence of the applicant’s residential address in south-east Queensland;
2. evidence of the applicant’s previous qualifications (equal to or greater than Certificate 3 in Disability Care);
3. evidence of the applicant’s personal/professional experience in the area of disability care (a minimum of three years);
4. a written statement of approximately 200 words that –
   1. demonstrates the applicant’s ongoing commitment to and support for people with a disability;
   2. explains how the applicant’s study in disability care would benefit the community and the disability sector; and
   3. explains how the Scholarship could financially support the applicant’s program of study.

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