Macquarie University recognises the financial needs of mature age students/non current school leavers who are interested in undertaking undergraduate study. There are two parts to the application- an online application form and a compulsory personal statement (to be uploaded as part of the on line application form).
Eligibility for scholarship:
Applicant must have
- demonstrated financial need
- statement of your capacity to triumph over hardship: including financial disadvantage, sole parent or career responsibilities, non- English speaking or Indigenous background, effects of trauma and/or abuse, long-term medical condition or disability or coming from a rural or remote area. These areas can be addressed as part of the compulsory personal statement.
- successful in obtaining an offer to Macquarie University in first semester 2011 through either UAC or a direct Macquarie admission scheme. Applicant cannot be studying the 2010 Year 12/HSC/International Baccalaureate, nor can they already hold a completed Bachelor or higher degree.
- intending to study full time internally. A full time waiver can be granted in instances where the applicant can demonstrate a need to study part time (career responsibilities, long term medical condition, employment demands)
Application Form: https://secure.mq.edu.au/RegForms/view.php?id=50
How to apply:
Please supply a supporting statement (approximately 1-2 pages).As this statement is a very important part of the selection process, you should give very careful consideration to your response. Please address the following issues. Describe your background, and reasons why you have not undertaken university studies in the past. Please provide information about your financial need for this scholarship. State your proposed area of study, reasons for selecting it and how you will combine the demands of university study with your other commitments. Give any information about your personal abilities, skills, achievements, experiences, and interests that you feel might be relevant to your application. Of particular interest is your involvement in community activities and your capacity to triumph over hardship. Documents submitted as part of the application process will be verified at a later date.
Last date to apply:
The last date to apply is January 28 , 2011.
Source: http://www.studentadmin.mq.edu.au/scholarships/undergrad.html#Refugee
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