Sisters of Mercy Scholarship
Opens 1 Sep 2023 08:00 AM (AEST)
Deadline 1 Mar 2024 11:59 PM (AEDT)
$4,000
Description

About this scholarship

Established in 2010 by the Ballarat Sisters of Mercy who support the Mission of ACU and wish to contribute to its work, in particular, a commitment to supporting high-quality education based on Christian values and a commitment to mercy and justice.


Scholarship type

Equity


Value

  • The scholarship is valued at $4,000, 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 of the following criteria, and complete the application form before the closing date:

  • Course: any ACU undergraduate degree
  • Campus: Ballarat
  • Year level: first or second year (as of Semester 1, 2024)
  • Reside in (or have relocated from to study) a regional, rural or remote area of Victoria as classified by the Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Area (RRMA)


Application process

Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:

  • A written statement of approximately 500-800 words outlining:
    • how you engage with your local community and how this reflects the ACU's mission and values.
    • any hardship or barriers you have faced in accessing higher education, and how your degree will change your future.
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Evidence of residence or relocation from a regional, rural or remote area.


Selection criteria

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

  • Written statement
  • Letters of recommendation


Selection process

Applicants will be selected by the Scholarships Office.


Other

Recipients will be requested to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them. This should be submitted to the ACU Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year the scholarship is awarded.

Sisters of Mercy Scholarship


About this scholarship

Established in 2010 by the Ballarat Sisters of Mercy who support the Mission of ACU and wish to contribute to its work, in particular, a commitment to supporting high-quality education based on Christian values and a commitment to mercy and justice.


Scholarship type

Equity


Value

  • The scholarship is valued at $4,000, 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 of the following criteria, and complete the application form before the closing date:

  • Course: any ACU undergraduate degree
  • Campus: Ballarat
  • Year level: first or second year (as of Semester 1, 2024)
  • Reside in (or have relocated from to study) a regional, rural or remote area of Victoria as classified by the Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Area (RRMA)


Application process

Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:

  • A written statement of approximately 500-800 words outlining:
    • how you engage with your local community and how this reflects the ACU's mission and values.
    • any hardship or barriers you have faced in accessing higher education, and how your degree will change your future.
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Evidence of residence or relocation from a regional, rural or remote area.


Selection criteria

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

  • Written statement
  • Letters of recommendation


Selection process

Applicants will be selected by the Scholarships Office.


Other

Recipients will be requested to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them. This should be submitted to the ACU Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year the scholarship is awarded.

Value

$4,000

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

Categories
Equity