MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2013

APPEA Oil & Gas Industry Engineering Scholarship

The scholarship is open to all Australian residents who are starting or already undertaking an engineering degree in Australia that relates to the oil and gas industry. The scholarship is applicable in any field of engineering for undergraduate degrees and covers the remaining duration of the recipient's studies for up to five years. The award for each scholarship is for $5,000 per year up to a maximum of five years full-time or
part-time equivalent. It is intended that the scholarship will assist with costs associated with university study. In addition to the money, the scholarship includes paid vacation work experience with an APPEA member oil and gas operating company within Australia. Applications must include a statement of academic record, the names of two professional, academic or personal referees, and address the following criteria:
- Why are you applying for the APPEA Scholarship - how would it assist you in your studies?
- Why do you want to / why are you studying engineering?
- What interests you most about a career in the oil and gas industry?

The application must then be sent to:
The Chairman
APPEA Workforce Strategies Committee

For more information visit http://www.appea.com.au/about/awards-a-scholarships/appea-scholarships.html

Australian Awards – Scholarships for International Students

The Australian Government provided development awards and scholarships to International students from developing countries.

These scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the university or TAFE institution

To find out more visit http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pages/studyin.aspx and http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/Pages/Home.aspx

Australian Catholic University

Range of scholarships valued between $1,500 and $5,000, including equity scholarships, some once-off payments and others per year

A number of scholarships and/or opportunities including:

Early Achievers’ Program

The Early Achievers’ Program (EAP) recognises the achievements and community contributions made by all prospective students. Online applications will open 13 August 2012 and close 21 October 2012. Visit www.acu.edu.au/eap

Campus-based Scholarships

ACU offers a number of undergraduate campus-based scholarships.

The closing dates for applications vary. For further information, visit http://www.acu.edu.au/courses/see_also/scholarships_and_bursaries/

Australian Maritime College

The Australian Maritime College (AMC), a specialist institute of the University of Tasmania (UTAS) offers scholarships ranging in value to over $8,000

Merit scholarships include:

AMC Outstanding Achiever Scholarship

Awarded to CSP students who have achieved a minimum ATAR of 96.00. The scholarship includes an accommodation package in UTAS Halls of Residence with an approximate value $8,200, plus recipients receive $1000 per semester towards educational costs. This scholarship is valid for two semesters.

AMC Excellent Achiever Scholarship

Awarded to CSP students who have achieved an ATAR of between 90.00 and 95.00. The scholarship includes an accommodation package in UTAS Halls of Residence with an approximate value $8,200, and is valid for two semesters.

AMC Women in Maritime Engineering Scholarship

To increase female participation in maritime engineering programs, AMC is offering great scholarships to young women. Areas of study include Marine and Offshore Engineering, Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture. On offer to all female CSP students applying for maritime engineering programs, the scholarship will cover 75% of accommodation costs in the first year (estimated value $6,150). Students should attain an ATAR of between 70.00 and 89.00.

AMC Women in Seafaring Scholarships (Nautical or Engineering)

The women in Seafaring Scholarship program supports women studying for qualification in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering. CSP students will be awarded $2,000 to assist in the first phase of studies. The funds are to be used for course fees, accommodation, living or travel expenses. Eligibility will depend on all requirements being met.

Visit http://www.amc.edu.au/scholarships/amc-current-future-students to confirm application dates and specific requirements, as well as access the application forms.

Australian National University

Range of scholarships each year, each ranging between $1,000 and $20,000, some once-off payments and others per year

An extensive range of scholarships are on offer including:

v  ANU National Undergraduate Scholarship

Awarded to eligible CSP students who have achieved an ATAR of 99.90 and above, across all faculties. No application is required. All eligible applicants who have put in an application through UAC to ANU will be automatically considered. Please note that this scholarship cannot be deferred. Scholarship valued at $12,500 pa.

v  ANU National Merit Scholarship

These scholarships are available to recent school leavers who achieved excellent results in their Year 12 qualification. A minimum ATAR of 99.75 – 99.85 is required to be considered. No application is required. All eligible CSP applicants who have put in an application through UAC to ANU will be automatically considered. Please note that this scholarship cannot be deferred. Scholarship valued at $6,500 pa.

v  ANU International Undergraduate Scholarship

Several scholarships offered that cover 100% tuition fees and 100% Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) premiums for International students who are immediate school leavers and attain an ATAR of 99.60. All eligible applicants who have put in an application through UAC to ANU will be automatically considered.

v  ANU Foundation for Visual Arts Scholarship (for International students too)

Open to CSP students who are successful in obtaining entry to an undergraduate degree program offered by the School of Art in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, and be deemed to be an outstanding applicant in any area of expertise of the School by the Selection Committee. No application is necessary as all new undergraduate students will be automatically considered.

v  ANU Ruth Pfanner Commencement Scholarships

All new applicants – CSP and International - commencing an undergraduate degree offered by the ANU School of Music will be automatically considered. No applications are required as all undergraduate students will be automatically considered. Selection will be based on an audition.

v  ANU Dennis Griffin National Piano Undergraduate Scholarships

Applicants must have received an offer by the School of Music in the piano and composition area of the School. No application required as all new undergraduate students – CSP and International – will be automatically considered.

v  ANU College of Business & Economics Undergraduate Merit Awards

Awarded to CSP students with a minimum ATAR of 95.00 and have made an application through UAC. All eligible applicants who have put in an application through UAC for one of the qualifying business courses to ANU will be automatically considered.

v  ANU School of Finance, Actuarial Studies, Applied Statistics School Undergraduate Merit Award

Open to CSP students who attain a minimum ATAR of 95.00 and have made an application through UAC for the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, Bachelor of Finance or Bachelor of Statistics (combined degrees are accepted). No application necessary as all eligible students considered automatically.

v  ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships

International students must have an ATAR of 99.00 and must be enrolling in and remain enrolled in an undergraduate program in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). An online application form must be completed by November 2012.

v  ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships

Students must have an ATAR of 99.00 – 99.49 and be enroling in a Bachelor Degree program offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Students must also be CSP students, and have made an application through UAC. No application necessary as all eligible students considered automatically.

v  ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarships for Female Students

A limited number of scholarships awarded to female CSP students who achieve an ATAR of 95.00 to 98.99 and who are enroling in Undergraduate programs offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science. All eligible applicants who have put in an application through UAC to ANU will be automatically considered.

v  ANU Environment Scholarship

A number of scholarships will be available for undergraduate students from outside of Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory region who enrol in an environment-related program, e.g. Science or Sustainability Studies. CSP and International students must attain an ATAR of at least 95.00, must make an application through UAC and will be assessed on a combination of academic achievement and contribution to the community. Applications close 27 August 2012 and an online application must be submitted.

For a comprehensive list of scholarships, access to online application forms as well as the closing dates for the various scholarships, visit http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/scholarships/undergraduate/index.php

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Bond University

Bond University offers an extensive scholarship program, with values ranging from 25% scholarships to 100% scholarships.

Some of the scholarships on offer include:

v  Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships

Available to all Year 12 students with an anticipated ATAR above 96.00; with demonstrated strong leadership skills, and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities. Finalists will be expected to attend an on-campus assessment weekend from Friday 31 August – Sunday 2 September 2012

v  Australia Day Scholarships

This full-fee scholarship is awarded annually to a talented and motivated Year 12 student enrolled in a Victorian secondary school. All students with an anticipated ATAR above 90.00; with demonstrated strong leadership skills and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities (school service and community service) should consider applying. Finalists must present a three-minute speech on 'My Vision for Australia' as part of an interview

v  Corporate Scholarships

Bond's Corporate Scholarships open the doors to blue-chip career opportunities by offering a study partnership with multi-national accountancy, legal, banking, IT and other Fortune 500 companies in a wide range of industry sectors. All students with an anticipated ATAR above 92.00; with demonstrated strong leadership skills and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities should consider applying. Corporate scholarships on offer in 2013 are:

–  Minter Ellison Lawyers (Bachelor of Laws)

–  Clayton Utz (Bachelor of Laws)

–  JBWere (Bachelor of Commerce with a Finance major)

–  Macquarie (Bachelor of Commerce with a Finance major)

–  KPMG (Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major)

v  Living-Expense Bursaries

Valued at $5,000 Bond University offers all undergraduate students an opportunity to apply for a Living-Expense Bursary. This cash bursary is given during a student's first semester of study at Bond University, and is awarded to applicants with strong academic achievements as well as community involvement, and extra-curricular achievements. Open to CSP and International students.

v  John Burton Cadetship Scholarship for Journalism

The John Burton Cadetship-Scholarship in Journalism is awarded annually to Year 12 students who have strong academic credentials and a commitment to a career in print journalism. This cadetship is a four-year program alternating work and study, with a guaranteed position as a newspaper journalist on completion. Successful candidates will study for their Bachelor of Journalism and work as a paid cadet at the Gold Coast Bulletin on a semester-on/semester-off basis.

v  Undergraduate Deans’ Scholarships

Each faculty supports outstanding Australian students by awarding part-fee scholarships - generally, 25 - 40% of the tuition fees for any undergraduate degree combination (excluding MBBS). A number of Deans' scholarships are awarded annually at the discretion of the Dean of each Faculty. Besides a strong academic performance, applicants must also demonstrate strong leadership skills and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities. Open to CSP and International students.

v  Academic Excellence Scholarships

50% of tuition fees for any undergraduate degree combination (excluding MBBS). Students with an ATAR of 97.80 will be considered. An additional $2,500 will be awarded if the student lives 75 km away or further from Bond University, towards their relocation costs. Open to CSP and International students.
Applications close on 31 July 2012. For more details and/or to apply visit www.bond.edu.au/scholarships ______

Box Hill Institute

A range of scholarships are on offer including equity scholarships, ranging in value from $1,000 to $11,000. Scholarships are on offer from certificate to degree courses.

Most scholarships cover the academic fees, prescribed texts and material for one year of study, although some cover the length of the course.

Scholarship details (eligibility, selection criteria and closing dates) are available on the website listed below. Students should also take note of the five steps in the scholarship application.

For further information, visit http://www.bhtafe.edu.au/Students/Scholarships.htm

Bradman Scholarship

The scheme offers an allowance of $5,000 per year to assist with accommodation and academic expenses for a tertiary student to attend an Australian University for the term of the Scholarship, a maximum of three years. A Bradman Scholar is an achiever who possesses a blend of academic, sporting, personal and social skills, together with a strong talent on the cricket field. Furthermore, and most importantly, the Foundation believes that each Scholar should aim to pursue Sir Donald's ideals at all times. Open to Australian citizens only.
For further information email , call (02) 4862 1247 or download an application at http://www.bradman.com.au/bradman-scholarship/.

Central Queensland University

CQUniversity is always on the look-out for international students to take up its scholarship programs. CQUniversity offers a range of scholarships including -

v  Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships are available to all new undergraduate students who meet the academic criteria at CQUniversity Australia's Brisbane, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton and Sydney campuses. Each scholarship provides exceptional students with a 20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of their degree. Vice Chancellor Scholarship students can choose degrees from any faculty for this scholarship.


Download the scholarships application at http://www.cqu.edu.au/vcscholarship.

Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship

The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship commemorates the achievements of one of Australia's most respected pastoral pioneers who served with distinction in the First World War and went on to become a distinguished scholar and leading figure in the Federal Parliament prior to his tragic and untimely death in an aircraft accident in 1938.

Since 1991 the Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund has awarded nearly four million dollars to 90 young Australians. The scholarships have been awarded almost equally to male and female applicants. Scholarship holders have come from every sector of Australian society and graduated from government, catholic and private schools. They have studied law, politics, economics, medicine and arts. Hawker Scholars are now working in Australia, Europe, the US and Asia.