Study Subject(s): The scholarship is offered to pursue undergraduate degrees in education which will lead to a teaching qualification.
Course Level: This Bursary is available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at University of the Sunshine Coast.
Scholarship Provider: Zonta Club of Noosa, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: The following eligibility criteria apply:
-Australian Indigenous female students enrolled full time in an undergraduate Education program that leads to a teaching qualification.
-Completion of at least 4 courses at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
-Receiving Centrelink income support (eg Abstudy, Austudy, Youth Allowance or are prevented from continuing study due to financial hardship)
-Passing grade point average
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Australia can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Zonta International is a worldwide service organisation of female executives in business and the professions. Zonta works to improve the legal, political, economic, health, educational and professional status of women. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA; there are now more than 35,000 Zontians in over 1,200 clubs in 68 countries and geographical areas. The name Zonta is based upon a Sioux Indian word meaning “honest and trustworthy”. The emblem is a composite of Sioux Indian symbols. The Zonta Club of Noosa was chartered in 1993, and since then has raised and distributed more than $500,000 to improve the status of women, locally, nationally and internationally, including projects in conjunction with UNICEF and UNIFEM. The Club has recently established the Indigenous Bursary which aims to assist women pursuing undergraduate degrees in education which will lead to a teaching qualification. The Bursary is valued at $1000 and will be awarded to the successful applicant at the Zonta Club of Noosa Dinner meeting in July 2013.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The Bursary is valued at $1000 and will be awarded to the successful applicant at the Zonta Club of Noosa Dinner meeting in July 2013.
Selection criteria: Applications for this Bursary will be assessed against the following selection criteria:
-Demonstrated intent to complete their Education degree
- Has provided or is likely to provide significant contribution to the local community upon completion of study
-Indigenous Australian heritage
- Academic merit.
Notification: Short-listed applicants are required to attend an interview at USC on Thursday 23 May 2013.
How to Apply:Applicants must include the following documentation with their application:
-Evidence verifying the student’s Indigenous status.
-Evidence of financial need or disadvantage (eg Centrelink or other government benefits).
-An academic transcript of all completed undergraduate subjects and current enrolment.
-An essay of no more than 600 words that describes any extra-curricular or community activities in which you are or have been involved with; and your future career and personal goals and how the Bursary will assist you in reaching these.
- The mode of applying is by electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 April 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
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