ACU National Postgraduate Research Scholarships are available for domestic and international applicants – see University Research Degrees section of the Handbook for details. Further information may be obtained from the Research Services website: www.acu.edu.au./forms, by email to res.cand@patrick.acu.edu.au.
Pratt Foundation Bursary (IES)
The Pratt Foundation (established in 1978 by Richard and Jeanne Pratt) is one of the largest private sources of philanthropy in Australia and makes available a bursary to a suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student undertaking postgraduate study at ACU National.
Value: $2,500
Further information: Weemala Indigenous Unit, Brisbane campus
Wexford Senate Bursary (IES)
The Wexford Senate, established in 1998, is a forum of the great Irish family, comprising the citizens of Ireland and citizens of Irish descent in all those countries to which the Irish have migrated over the years. The Australian members of the Senate make available a Bursary to support a suitably qualified Indigenous student undertaking postgraduate study at ACU National. The specific goal is the development of skills of emerging leaders of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through professional preparation at postgraduate level.
Value: $3,000
Further information: Weemala Indigenous Unit, Brisbane campus
Nano Nagle Scholarship (IES)
Established by the Presentation Sisters, Queensland Congregation, to commemorate and honour the work of their founder Nano Nagle who established the Congregation. The scholarship is open to Indigenous students undertaking postgraduate studies at ACU National’s Brisbane Campus in areas of concern to the Presentation Sisters, with a preference given to study in education.
Value: $1,250 per annum
Further information: Weemala Indigenous Unit, Brisbane campus
Archdiocese of Brisbane Theology Scholarships
Established by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to provide support and encouragement for postgraduate students undertaking higher degree studies in Theology at the University’s Brisbane campus.
Value: Maximum of $3,000
Further information: Course Co-ordinator
Council of Catholic School Parents (NSW) Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship (IES)
The Council of Catholic School Parents (NSW) has a continuing interest in the role of parents and the community in education and established this annual scholarship in 2005 to encourage involvement in this area. The scholarship is available to Indigenous students enrolled in a postgraduate course within the Faculty of Education at the Strathfield campus, and has a particular focus on a demonstrated interest or understanding of the importance of parent and community involvement in education.
Value: $1,000
Further information: Yalbalinga Indigenous Unit, Strathfield campus
TRAVEL AWARDS
Philip Malouf Perpetual Scholarships
Established to enable recipients to enrich their studies by a travel grant for the purpose of overseas professional experience. The scholarship is to be taken during the final year of study.
Value: 2 x $2,500
Anne Lyons Memorial Fellowship
Established as a tangible memorial to the life and contribution of Anne Lyons (nee Byrne), a scholar, wife and teacher who died of cancer in 1987 at the age of 42 and whose prevailing passion was the study and pursuit of social justice in Australia. The fellowship may be in the form of either a travelling fellowship available to a final year undergraduate or postgraduate student of ACU National for one semester to carry out relevant research into an area of Social Justice, or a visiting fellowship will be offered for a suitable local or overseas scholar to attend ACU National for one semester.
Value: Up to $6,000
Bob and Margaret Frater Scholarship
Established by Bob and Margaret Frater to recognise and reward those primary teachers within Catholic primary schools who display leadership qualities and commitment and will contribute to the continuing development and enhancement of the school system by providing them with an international experience.
Value: Up to $10,000
Canon Australia Scholarship
Established in 2004 by Canon Australia Pty Ltd. The scholarship is open to an Australian student undertaking the Japanese Study Program within the School of Arts and Sciences (NSW) who is also eligible to undertake an Exchange Program or Study Tour to Japan.
Value: $1,000
Further Information: Ms Haruko Asakura, Lecturer in Japanese Studies, Strathfield Campus
The Sarah Frawley Memorial Travel Fund
Established by the Sarah Frawley Memorial Trust through the Australian Catholic University Foundation. The scholarship remembers Sarah Frawley who was an ACU National teacher education student at Melbourne. Sarah died in 2001 aged 19 years.
The scholarship financially supports a teaching practicum at a remote Aboriginal community school in the Northern Territory.
Applicants must demonstrate their interest in extending their educational and cultural experiences and knowledge and understanding particularly of the diversity of Aboriginal cultures.
Value: Up to $1, 500
Further Information: School of Education, Ballarat and Melbourne campuses
