University of the Third Age (U3A) Merit-based Equity Bursary (Undergraduate)

Scholarship Details

 Provider Name:  University of the Sunshine Coast

 Scholarship Name:  University of the Third Age (U3A) Merit-based Equity Bursary (Undergraduate)

 Description:  U3A provides equity bursaries to undergraduate students in 2nd year and beyond. Each year 2 bursaries are offered, with one for a student with a demonstrated commitment to community activities in memory of Professor Paul Thomas, former Vice Chancellor of USC.

 Study Level:  Bachelor Degree (Pass)

 Study Fields:  General

 Support Type:  Equity Scholarship

 Offer Frequency:  Annual

 Annual Amount:  $1,500

 Annual Comment:  The bursaries are valued at $1,500.

 Length:  1 year(s)

 Gender:  Co-Ed

 Eligibility:  Applicants must: be part-time or full-time undergraduate students; be enrolled in 2nd year or above; and be from any equity groups such as low income, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, students with a disability, from rural and isolated areas, from low socio-economic background, and non-English speaking background who arrived in Australia in the last 10 years.

 Target Group:  Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, Educational disadvantage, Non-English speaking background, Physical, medical, psychological or learning difficulties, Rural and isolated area resident

 Study Location:  Australia – QLD: Sunshine Coast

 Closing Date:  31 October

 Number Per Year:  2


Scholarship Contact Details

 Contact Title:  Scholarships Officer

 Contact Department:  Student Administration

 Contact Phone:  61 7 54302890

 Contact Fax:  61 7 54302882

 Contact Email:  scholarships@usc.edu.au

 Contact Postal Address:  Locked Bag 4, Maroochydore DC, QLD 4558 Australia

Provider Details

 Provider Name:  University of the Sunshine Coast

 Provider Phone:  61 7 54301234

 Provider Fax:  61 7 54301111

 Provider Website:  http://www.usc.edu.au (opens in new window)