About this scholarship
Established in 2026 in support of Rotary District 9685's Educational Scholarships Scheme, this scholarship is to financially assist students with a lived experience of family and domestic violence.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- This scholarship is valued at $5,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Future, Commencing or Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria:
- Citizenship: domestic
- Affected by family and domestic violence*
- Enrolment in Semester 1, 2027
- Course: undertaking a degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or Law
- Level: undergraduate or postgraduate
- Campus: North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown or online
- Must currently reside within District 9685 Council Local Government Area (a list of eligible postcodes can be downloaded here).
* Confidentiality of Sensitive Information: please share as little or as much as you are comfortable with. Your privacy and autonomy are important to us, and we want to ensure that you feel safe and supported throughout this application process. Your information will be kept confidential and de-identified, ensuring that you cannot be identified in any data collection or reporting required by the university, including the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education. Sharing this information is entirely optional and will not disadvantage you.
Application process*
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement** of approximately 200 words outlining:
- your strengths and aspirations in overcoming adversity. If you wish, you may share aspects of your personal journey that have shaped who you are today. We recognise that experiences can be deeply personal, and we respect your choice to share as much or as little as feels right for you.
- how receiving this grant may support your goals or future opportunities.
- Evidence of residential address in either District 9685 Areas or Ku-ring-gai Council Local Government Areas
* Please note that scholarship applicants will receive all communication about their application, outcomes, and any required actions via email. If you have any concerns or questions about this, please contact Scholarships@acu.edu.au
**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
The recipients will be selected by the Scholarships Office.
Other
In the year the scholarship is awarded, recipients will be asked to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them.
Rotary District 9685 Scholarship
About this scholarship
Established in 2026 in support of Rotary District 9685's Educational Scholarships Scheme, this scholarship is to financially assist students with a lived experience of family and domestic violence.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- This scholarship is valued at $5,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Future, Commencing or Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria:
- Citizenship: domestic
- Affected by family and domestic violence*
- Enrolment in Semester 1, 2027
- Course: undertaking a degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or Law
- Level: undergraduate or postgraduate
- Campus: North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown or online
- Must currently reside within District 9685 Council Local Government Area (a list of eligible postcodes can be downloaded here).
* Confidentiality of Sensitive Information: please share as little or as much as you are comfortable with. Your privacy and autonomy are important to us, and we want to ensure that you feel safe and supported throughout this application process. Your information will be kept confidential and de-identified, ensuring that you cannot be identified in any data collection or reporting required by the university, including the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education. Sharing this information is entirely optional and will not disadvantage you.
Application process*
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement** of approximately 200 words outlining:
- your strengths and aspirations in overcoming adversity. If you wish, you may share aspects of your personal journey that have shaped who you are today. We recognise that experiences can be deeply personal, and we respect your choice to share as much or as little as feels right for you.
- how receiving this grant may support your goals or future opportunities.
- Evidence of residential address in either District 9685 Areas or Ku-ring-gai Council Local Government Areas
* Please note that scholarship applicants will receive all communication about their application, outcomes, and any required actions via email. If you have any concerns or questions about this, please contact Scholarships@acu.edu.au
**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
The recipients will be selected by the Scholarships Office.
Other
In the year the scholarship is awarded, recipients will be asked to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them.