Scholarship Details
Provider Name: University of Canberra
Scholarship Name: Max Salthouse Leadership Scholarship for Women
Description: This scholarship is to support a female student with a disability and/or chronic health condition in their final year of undergraduate study, to enable them to develop their leadership potential and make a successful transition to the workplace or further study.
Study Level: Bachelor Degree (Honours), Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Study Fields: General
Support Type: Equity Scholarship
Offer Frequency: Annual
Annual Amount: $5,000
Annual Comment: The scholarship is valued at $5,000, paid in instalments of $2,500 each semester.
Length: 1 year(s)
Gender: Female
Eligibility: Applicants must: be Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; be enrolled in their final year of Undergraduate study or first year of an Honours degree; be registered with the UC Inclusion & Welfare office and attach a copy of their adjustment letter; have a demonstrated need for financial assistance; and demonstrate strong academic achievement. Applicants must attach a statement of approximately 500 words addressing the following criteria: evidence of past or current leadership roles in school, community or sporting life; outline of what this scholarship will enable them to do that might not have been possible otherwise; and outline of what are the gender-based barriers they may face in their field of study or intended industry and their vision for addressing these. It is anticipated that the scholarship holder will be paired with a mentor in their chosen field of study.
Target Group: Physical, medical, psychological or learning difficulties
Study Location: Australia – Australian Capital Territory
Scholarship Website: http://www.canberra.edu.au/scholarships/max-salthouse-leadership-scholarship-for-women (opens in new window)
Scholarship Contact Details
Contact Department: Scholarships and Prizes Office
Contact Phone: 61 1300 301727
Contact Email: scholarships@canberra.edu.au
Provider Details
Provider Name: University of Canberra
Provider Phone: 61 2 62015111
Provider Fax: 61 2 62015391
Provider Website: http://www.canberra.edu.au (opens in new window)