THE ICT ALUMNI ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP
(The scholarship was established in 2014 by the School of Information Techology and Electrical Engineering).
The Scholarship is to encourage and support students undertaking the Bachelor of Information Technology or
Bachelor of Multimedia Design or Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in the field of
software engineering (including a dual program involving one of these) from an “under-represented” cohort – this
means that the student will be a student facing financial disadvantage; and/or a female student; and/or
Indigenous.
TO APPLY:
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You are eligible to apply for this scholarship after consulting the rules attached.
Submit a completed application form to scholarships@eait.uq.edu.au by 13 March 2015.
Your application should include –
(a) A cover letter addressed to Professor Paul Strooper, Head of School, School of Information Technology and
Electrical Engineering;
(b) Appropriate evidence of your status from an under-represented cohort
(i)
if you are facing financial disadvantage you must complete the Statement of Financial Circumstances
attached;
(ii) if Indigenous please submit a copy of your Abstudy notice from Centrelink or confirmation of
Aboriginality.
(c) A resume, which should include a description of interpersonal qualities (including leadership),active involvement in
the community and other relevant achievements.
(d) Academic Transcript.
APPLICATION FORM
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FULL NAME:
2.
STUDENT NUMBER: (8 digits)
3.
ADDRESS:
4.
MOBILE NUMBER FOR CONTACT:
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STUDENT EMAIL:
6.
PROGRAM, FIELD OF STUDY and YEAR LEVEL:
Please state the program you are currently enrolled (include copy of your academic transcript).
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PARENTS’ RESIDENCE AND OCCUPATION(S)
Father:
Mother:
8.
POSITION IN FAMILY
(e.g. BXSS indicates an older brother, yourself two younger sisters)
9.
Are you the first in your family to attend any University?
I certify that all information provided above is correct.
SIGNATURE:
……………………………… DATE:………………………...
Applications will be forwarded to the Mrs Gail Smith, Scholarships Officer, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture &
Information Technology via email scholarships@eait.uq.edu.au no later than 5.00pm 13 March 2015.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Applicant Name
Are you financially independent (ie supporting yourself) Yes
No
Are you supported by your parents or a guardian?
No
Yes
How many hours per week are you in paid employment?
PERSONAL INCOME*
Paid employment approx (per month)
Youth Allowance (per month)
Total
During Vacation
During Term
Combined
Annual Income
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Name of Scholarship
Scholarship Awarded
Other Scholarship Applied for
Annual Amount
$
$
PERSONAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
Rent/Board
Transport per month
Computers/texts/books/study materials
Other – specify Total
Per month
$
$
$
$
$
Annual
$
$
$
$
$
PARENTAL INCOME*
Mother – after tax annual income
Father – after tax annual income
Other
Total
$
$
$
$
Additional Information
Applicants must demonstrate and provide adequate documentary evidence of financial disadvantage. The information and
evidence provided should be sufficient to enable the Scholarships Selection Committee to comprehensively assess an
applicant’s financial situation. Consideration will be given to the essential financial needs of the student. Those wishing to be
considered are required to supply personal and family income information which will be treated in the strictest confidence.
It will be necessary to supply copies of your Australian Tax Office Assessment Notices or Centrelink
Assessment Notice with your application. Please also provide copies of the Australian Tax Office Assessment
for your parents.
The ICT Alumni Advantage Scholarship
(The scholarship was established in 2014 by the School of Information Techology and Electrical Engineering).
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Purpose
The Scholarship is to encourage and support students undertaking the Bachelor of Information Technoloy
or Bachelor of Multimedia Design or Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program
in the field of Software Engineering (including a dual program involving one of these) from an “underrepresented” cohort – this means that the student will be a student facing financial disadvantage; and/or a
female student; and/or Indigenous.
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Definitions
In these rulesApproved undergraduate program includes the Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of
Multimedia Design or Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program in the field of
Software Engineering (including a dual program)
Head means the Head of School, School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Relevant field means any of the following fields: (a) software engineering;
Scholarship means the ICT Alumni Advantage Scholarship.
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Value and award of scholarship
The number and value of scholarships each year on the recommendation of the Head may vary – however,
the award of any single scholarship will always be equal to or greater than $3,000 for one year.
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Eligibility for award
An applicant is eligible for the scholarship, if the applicant (a) submits an application to the Head, by the closing date for applications; and
(b) is a domestic student within the meaning of the Fee Rules; and
(c) is enrolled full-time an approved undergraduate program, and where applicable in a relevant field; and
(d) is considered by the School to be from an “under-represented” cohort – this means that the student will
be either a student facing financial disadvantage; and/or a female student; and/or Indigenous; and
(e) can provide documentary evidence of financial disadvantage.
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Selection of award
(1) For the selection process, the Head must establish a selection committee, comprising
(a) the Head, or nominee, as chair of the committee; and
(b) at least one member of the university's academic staff who is currently teaching in
the relevant field.
(2) The scholarship is awarded to the applicant showing greatest merit as demonstrated by(a) academic achievement in secondary school studies or in completing at least the first semester of an
approved undergraduate engineering program, and where applicable in a relevant field;and
(b) only if relevant to the application documentary evidence of financial disadvantage by completing the
statement of financial circumstances; and
(c) interpersonal qualities, including leadership potential; and
(d) evidence of active involvement in the community; and
(e) any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to the applicant’s future success
in the information communications profession.
(3) The selection committee may decide to interview short-listed applicants.
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Conditions for scholarship
(1) The recipient may hold the scholarship for 1 year by two instalments, subject to the recipient –
(a) continuing to be enrolled full-time in an approved undergraduate program, and where applicable in a
relevant field; and
(b) achieving an overall GPA of 4.5 for each semester of study.
(2) If a recipient fails to satisfy rule 6(1), the recipient must show cause to the Head, why the scholarship
should not be cancelled.