Autism Inclusion Equity Scholarship Blacktown Campus
Opens 1 Aug 2024 08:00 AM (AEST)
Deadline 1 Mar 2025 11:59 PM (AEDT)
$4,000
Description

About this scholarship

This scholarship was established to support students with autism who will be commencing undergraduate studies at ACU’s Blacktown campus.   


Scholarship type

Equity  


Value

  • This scholarship is valued at $4,000, to be paid in one lump sum. 
  • There is one scholarship available.

 

Student type

Future or Commencing Students

 

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria: 

  • Commencing a new ACU course in Semester 1, 2025
  • Course: any ACU undergraduate degree
  • Campus: Blacktown
  • Diagnosed autism  


Application process

Applicants are required to provide the following as part of the application: 

  • A written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining:
    • How having autism has impacted you and your studies.
    • A letter from a health professional confirming the autism spectrum diagnosis.

*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.


Selection criteria

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the written statement

 

Selection process

Applicants will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office, and the recipient selected by a panel consisting of Father Anthony Casamento (Vice President ACU)Professor Sandra Jones (PVC Engagement) and an Autism community representative. 

Apply

Autism Inclusion Equity Scholarship Blacktown Campus


About this scholarship

This scholarship was established to support students with autism who will be commencing undergraduate studies at ACU’s Blacktown campus.   


Scholarship type

Equity  


Value

  • This scholarship is valued at $4,000, to be paid in one lump sum. 
  • There is one scholarship available.

 

Student type

Future or Commencing Students

 

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria: 

  • Commencing a new ACU course in Semester 1, 2025
  • Course: any ACU undergraduate degree
  • Campus: Blacktown
  • Diagnosed autism  


Application process

Applicants are required to provide the following as part of the application: 

  • A written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining:
    • How having autism has impacted you and your studies.
    • A letter from a health professional confirming the autism spectrum diagnosis.

*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.


Selection criteria

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the written statement

 

Selection process

Applicants will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office, and the recipient selected by a panel consisting of Father Anthony Casamento (Vice President ACU)Professor Sandra Jones (PVC Engagement) and an Autism community representative. 

Value

$4,000

Apply
Opens
1 Aug 2024 08:00 AM (AEST)
Deadline
1 Mar 2025 11:59 PM (AEDT)

Categories
Equity