MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2016
ACN Nursing Scholarships
Range of scholarships valued over $25,000
Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme
CSP students planning to study an accredited nursing or midwifery course which on completion will enable them to practice as an enrolled nurse, registered nurse or midwife are invited to apply. Scholarship recipients will receive $5,000 per semester for full time study or $2,500 for part time study up to a maximum scholarship value of $30,000. The level of funding provided is determined by the period of study required. Maximum funding for the double degree of Bachelor of nursing/midwifery will be $40,000.
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APPEAOil & 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.
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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.
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Australian Catholic University
Range of scholarships valued between $1,500 and $5,000, including equity scholarships, some once-off payments and others per year
Besides undergraduate campus-based scholarships, ACU also offers:
Law and Business Faculty Scholarships
Valued at $4,000, this scholarship is on offer to any International studentcommencing a course offered by the School of Business in2016. No formal application is required. The Faculty of Law and Business will assess a student’s eligibility based on the information in their VTAC application.
Thomas More Academy of Law Academic Excellence Scholarship
Valued at $20,000 for the duration of the course; eligible CSP applicants should attain the necessary ATAR, submit a 500-word written statement, one academic reference, and one personal reference.
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Australian Maritime College
The Australian Maritime College (AMC), a specialist institute of the University of Tasmania (UTAS) offers scholarships ranging in value up to and above $8,000
Merit scholarships include:
AMC Outstanding Achiever Scholarship
The Australian Maritime College (AMC), a specialist institute of the University of Tasmania, is offering these great scholarships to recognise students who achieve high an ATAR of 96 or above, and who are commencing their first year of study in any undergraduate level degree program in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the AMC.
Valued at approximately $10,200, the scholarship will cover the first year of the on-campus accommodation costs at one of the Halls of Residence in Launceston. To be eligible, students must apply for accommodation with UTAS Accommodation Services and cover the application fee and bond (these costs are NOT covered by this scholarship). PLUS recipients will receive $2,000 towards educational costs. There is no requirement to complete an application for these scholarships as students will be automatically assessed for this scholarship during the University Admission process.
AMC Excellent Achiever Scholarship
Awarded to CSP students who have achieved an ATAR of between 90.00 and 95.00, and open to all areas of study at AMC. Students must also meet pre-requisite entry requirements.
AMC Women in Maritime Engineering Scholarship
To increase female participation in maritime engineering programs, AMC is offering scholarships to young women. On offer to all female CSP students applying for maritime engineering programs, who attain an ATAR of between 70.00 and 89.00, and meet pre-requisite entry requirements.
There is no requirement to complete an application form for these abovementioned scholarships; students will be automaticallyassessed during the enrolment process.
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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:
ANU National University 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 and list the ANU course as a first, second or third preference will be automatically considered. Please note that this scholarship cannot be deferred. Scholarship valued at $12,500 per year, for a maximum of five years.
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 and list the ANU course as a first, second or third preference will be automatically considered.Please note that this scholarship cannot be deferred. Scholarship valued at $6,500 per year, for a maximum of five years.
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.
ANU College of Business & Economics International Undergraduate Scholarship
The Scholarships will cover the full (100%) international student tuition fee cost each year, for the minimum standard full-time duration of the scholars’ chosen undergraduate program, excluding an Honours Year. The scholarship is available to students completing a single or combined degree.
ANU Foundation for Visual Arts Scholarship
Open to CSPandinternational 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. Valued at $5,000.
ANU Ruth Pfanner Commencement Scholarships
All new applicants – CSP andinternational - commencing an undergraduate degree offered by the ANU School of Music will be automatically considered. No applications arerequired as all undergraduate students will be automatically considered. Selection will be based on an audition. Valued at $2,500.
Harmony Endowment Undergraduate Scholarship
All new applicants commencing an undergraduate degree offered by the ANU School of Music. No application required as all new undergraduate students – CSP and international – will be automatically considered. Scholarship valued at $5,000 per annum over three years.
ANU Dennis Griffin National Piano Undergraduate Scholarships
Applicants must have received an offer by the School of Music in the pianoandcomposition area of the School. No application required as all new undergraduate students – CSP and international – will be automatically considered. Students must demonstrate outstanding musical ability and accomplishment, which will be assessed at audition Scholarship valued at $5,000 per annum over three years.
ANU College of Business & Economics Undergraduate Merit Awards
Awarded to both CSPand internationalstudents with a minimum ATAR of 95.00 and who have made an application through UACfor one of the qualifying business courses to ANU. All eligible students will be automatically considered and no application is required. Scholarship valued at $5,000 – a once-off payment.
ANU College of Business & Economics Undergraduate Scholarship for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders
The scholarship is valued at $5,000 which will be paid in two equal instalments in the first year of the student's program. Eligible students must apply via the on-line application.
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. Scholarship valued at $5,000 – a once-off payment.
ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science Advanced Computing Research & Development Female Excellence Scholarships
Female CSP students are eligible to apply and the expected minimum ATAR 99.00 will be required; valued at $5,000.
ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science Engineering Research & Development Female Excellence Scholarship
Female CSP students applying for a single or Flexible Double Degree program of Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours), expecting a minimum ATAR of 99 are eligible to be considered for this $5,000 scholarship.
ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science Research and Development Excellence Scholarships
CSP students must have an ATAR of 99.00 and be enrolling in a Bachelor Degree program offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Students must have made an application through UAC and also apply for the scholarship. Scholarship valued at $7,500 for students outside of the ACT.
ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science Female Excellence Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships awarded to female CSP students who achieve an ATAR of 97.00 and who are enrolling 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. Scholarship valued at $5,000 – a once-off payment.
ANU College of Business and Economics Relocation Grant
Open CSP studentscommencing a single or combined Bachelor degree offered by the College and relocating from interstate to Canberra to study at ANU, will receive a one-off payment of $1,000. Applicants must complete and submit an online application form by the nominated deadline.
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Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School
Blue Mountains Hotel School offers a range of scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $20,000.
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Bond University
Bond University offers an extensive scholarship program, with values ranging from 25% scholarships to 100% scholarships. The scholarships listed below are open to both local and international students.
Some of the scholarships on offer include:
Vice-Chancellor’s Elite Scholarships
This 100% scholarship is available to all Year 12 students with an anticipatedATAR above 96.00;with demonstrated strong leadership skills, and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities. Open to all undergraduate degrees excluding the MBBS.
Indigenous Scholarships
These scholarships, valued up to 100% of tuition fees for any single undergraduate degree or diploma program (excluding the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery), are awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who have demonstrated extracurricular involvement, leadership potential and academic achievements.
Excellence Scholarships
Excellence Scholarships offer up to 50% tuition remission for any single or combined undergraduate degree (excluding Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery) and are awarded to students with an anticipated ATAR of over 90.85, who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership skills and community involvement.
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, leadership skills and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities. Above that, the students must have 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. Valued at 50% of tuition fees of a Bachelor of Journalism, with the balance being offset by wages earned at the newspaper.
Georgina Hope Rinehart Swimming Excellence Scholarship
The Georgina Hope Rinehart Excellence Scholarship is targeted at high performance swimming scholars offering a 100% scholarship plus $21,000 living expenses for students to compete at an elite level while gaining an education at Bond University. This scholarship is open to students who are eligible to compete for Australia; are swimming at a very high level for their school or club; have a high academic record, and who possess leadership qualities.
Applications for most scholarships close on31 July2015. For more details about these and other scholarships, and/or to apply visit
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Box Hill Institute
A range of scholarships are on offer including equity scholarships, ranging in value from $1,000 upwards. Scholarships are on offer from certificate to degree courses.
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Bradman Scholarship
The scheme offers an allowance of $5,000 per year to assist with accommodation and academic expenses for a CSP 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. Part of the selection criteria is that a student must have participated in the sport of cricket, e.g. club player or coach.
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Central Queensland University
CQUniversity offers a range of scholarships including -
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships –International Students
Vice-Chancellor Scholarships are available to all new undergraduate international 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. An online application is required.
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Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship
Valued at $45,000 over three years, 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.
Applications for the 2016 Hawker Scholarship open on Monday 7 December 2015 and close Friday 8 January 2016.
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Charlie Bell Scholarships
Scholarships honouring Charlie Bell, the former McDonald's Corporation CEO.
RMHC Charlie Bell Scholarship
The RMHC Charlie Bell Scholarshipaims to assist young people who have had a serious illness realise their academic goals. This scholarship awards one-off grants up to $5,000 for young people who are undertaking study in accredited undergraduate institutions – TAFE, College or University. Further details of selection criteria can be found at the link listed below.
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Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders
The Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders honours Charlie Bell, the former McDonald's Corporation CEO. Three scholarships are awarded, aimed at assisting people realise their academic and professional goals. One $15,000 scholarship is open to a current employee of McDonald's; one $15,000 for a non-employee of McDonald’s and a third scholarship – valued at $10,000 – may be granted at the discretion of the Selection Committee. Applicants must be eligible to commence an undergraduate degree at an Australian University in Semester 1 2016 and be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency.
Applications are open and close on 27 October 2014. Download the application form at the McDonald’s Australia website at
. . Alternatively, contact the Corporate Communications Coordinator – Human Resources, McDonald’s Australia on
(02) 9875 6165 or (02) 9875 6666.
Charles Sturt University
Unless specified, scholarships at Charles Sturt University are normally worth from $2,000 to $6,000, some as a once-off payment and others per year.
CSU Excellence Scholarship
Awarded to CSP students based on a combination of academic merit (ATARof 95.00 and above) and evidence of demonstrated leadership and citizenship within the community. This is a cash scholarship of $5,000 per year up to five years.
Dr Peter Hodgson Scholarship
Any first year CSP student studying any course at the Bathurst campus and who attained an ATAR of 95 or above is eligible to apply. This scholarship is valued at $5,000.
Peter Gissing Scholarship
Any CSP student studying the Bachelor of Pharmacy at the Wagga Wagga campus. Applicants will need to produce evidence of a strong academic record as well as community involvement. This scholarship is valued at $5,000.
Science Scholarships
Charles Sturt University offers CSP students a helping hand to start their career in science via lucrative scholarships for on campus applicants in selected science courses. These University funded scholarships will provide successful applicants with$4000 per year for up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress. Students anticipating attaining an ATAR of 80.00 or above should consider applying. These scholarships are offered through one of the following degrees: