scholarship: James Cook Scholarships

Thursday, May 31, 2012

James Cook Scholarships

1.Commonwealth Scholarships provided by the Australian Government aim to assist students from low income backgrounds, including those from rural and regional areas and Indigenous students, with the costs of study.

Centrelink Scholarships
Information on scholarships that are available through Centrelink.
Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines
Specific Government guidelines around Commonwealth Scholarships.
Commonwealth Scholarships for Indigenous students
Open to: Indigenous students who undertake an undergraduate course of study or a Tertiary Access Course at JCU. The Commonwealth Scholarships (CS) Program aims to assist Indigenous students have better access to and increased participation in higher education. Students need to apply to JCU directly.
Value: From $1,188 up to $11,616.
Continuing recipients
For students who are receiving an ongoing Commonwealth Scholarship from JCU.
2.
JCU Access Fund

The JCU Access Fund could be the answer if money problems stand between you and a higher education at JCU. Reasons for financial hardship are considered in awarding these scholarships and bursaries. There are three different awards under the JCU Access Fund.

• JCU Access Scholarships

Access Scholarships are for new full-time undergraduate students dealing with financial hardship. The value is $5,000 paid in two equal instalments in your first year of study.

• JCU Access Bursaries

Bursaries are also for new full-time students experiencing financial difficulty. The value is $1,500 paid in two equal installments in your first year of study.

• JCU Support Grants

These grants are for full-time students in their second year of study at JCU who are having financial difficulties. The value is $500, available as credit at the JCU Bookshop.

Applications and Closing Dates

There are two application rounds for the JCU Access Fund, Round 1 and Round 2 as follows:
Round 1 – Applications must be submitted by 24 February 2012; scholarship offers will be made by 16 March 2012.
Round 2 – Applications must be submitted by 27 July 2012; scholarship offers will be made by 17 August 2012.

Information sheet

Application form

Further Information

For enquiries please phone (07) 4781 5255 or email scholarships@jcu.edu.au.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

New and continuing JCU students who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia can apply. Note: JCU Support Grants are only awarded to 2nd year students.

What scholarships will I be considered for?

Complete the application form and if you are eligible you will be considered for the JCU Access Fund and Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships. More information on the eligibility criteria for each scholarship is available at www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships.

How will the scholarships be awarded?

A selection committee awards the scholarships, bursaries and grants according to the relevant JCU policy and procedure for each scholarship.

How do I apply?

Submit your completed application form along with the necessary supporting documentation to the JCU Scholarships Office. An early round of scholarship offers is made in January for applications received before 1 December. Applications for Round 1 and Round 2 must be submitted no later than Friday of Orientation Week in Study Period 1 or Study Period 2, respectively.

When will I know if I am successful?

You will be notified of the outcome of your application via mail and email by early January (Early Offer Round), mid-March (Round 1) or by mid-August (Round 2).

When will I be paid?

Your enrolment is confirmed at census date for the relevant study period. Payments are then made within two weeks by either direct deposit to your bank account or credit available at the JCU Bookshop. If you are offered an IAS in the early offer round, you will receive an earlier payment of half the scholarship amount.