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USC Rural and Remote Education Bursary

Scholarship Details

 Provider Name:  University of the Sunshine Coast
 Scholarship Name:  USC Rural and Remote Education Bursary
 Description:  The bursary was established in 2010 by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation. The aim of the bursary is to assist Education students to gain valuable experience in a rural or remote location for Workplace Learning.
 Study Level:  Bachelor Degree (Pass), Graduate Diploma
 Study Fields:  Education & Training
 Support Type:  Scholarship
 Offer Frequency:  Annual
 Annual Comment:  The bursary is valued at up to $2,500 depending on the location and distance from the Sunshine Coast, as well as the length of placement. The bursary is paid as a one off lump sum, unless the 2 final Workplace Learning courses in the undergraduate program are undertaken – in this case the payment will be made in 2 instalments.
 Length:  1 year(s)
 Gender:  Co-Ed
 Eligibility:  Applicants must: be Australian citizens or permanent residents; be enrolled in either an undergraduate Education degree or a Graduate Diploma in Education; have demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills; have an interest in seeking employment in a rural or remote location following graduation; not be returning to their formal rural or remote location for Workplace Learning; and have not received any other significant funding from another source (e.g. scholarship offered of $5,000 or more).
 Study Location:  Australia – QLD: Sunshine Coast
 Closing Date:  Late June; 31 October

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)