Autism Inclusion Equity Scholarship Blacktown Campus
Opens 7 Sep 2023 08:00 AM (AEST)
Deadline 1 Mar 2024 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, 2024
  • 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.


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. 

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, 2024
  • 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.


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

Opens
7 Sep 2023 08:00 AM (AEST)
Deadline
1 Mar 2024 11:59 PM (AEDT)

Categories
Equity