Postgraduate Education

Brother M. B. Hanrahan Religious Education Prize

Established in 2001 by the School of Religious Education at ACU National in honour of Brother M.B. Hanrahan (1877-1953), a Christian Brother who through his writing, teacher education and inspirational educational practice was a leader in the move to have Catholic School Religious Education founded on sound educational theory and practice.

Eligibility         The prize is awarded to the graduate from the Master of Religious Education Program who, in the opinion of the selection committee, has displayed excellence and has achieved the highest overall results among that year’s graduates.

Value               Monetary award and a Certificate.

Selection          by a committee chosen by the Head of School of Religious Education.

Canberraand Strathfield

Bob and Margaret Frater Scholarship

The Bob and Margaret Frater Scholarship has been established 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 a international experience.

Eligibility         An ACU National graduate working in the teaching profession in a NSW or ACT Catholic systemic primary school. Current enrolment in an ACU National postgraduate course would be an advantage but is not essential.

Demonstrated leadership in schools.

Display a commitment to contributing to the advancement of the educational community.

Evidence of acceptance into a conference/activity must accompany the application.

Value               There is provision for up to two scholarships to be awarded each year to a total value of approximately $10,000.

Selection         Applications will be judged on the quality of the proposal and the example of leadership qualities outlined by the applicant.

                        The application form must be completed and lodged by Friday 23 March 2007 at the Australian Catholic University Foundation Office, PO Box 968, North Sydney 2059.

Further info      The Application Form and scholarship guidelines can be obtained from the ACU National website: www.acu.edu.au/scholarships, from the University Foundation Office, PO Box 968, North Sydney 2059 or from Catholic Education Offices in NSW and ACT.

Strathfield

Association of Catholic School Principals Inc. Prize

This prize was established in 1996 by the Association of Catholic School Principals Inc. who saw it as being important to encourage committed teachers to be part of the Association’s work in Catholic education.

Eligibility         The prize is made to a graduating student in the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) program who displays enthusiasm for teaching, leadership potential, and commitment to the ethos of the Catholic school whilst at ACU National.

Value               $500.

Selection          by a committee.

Further info      Contact the Course Co-ordinator.

Carroll & O’Dea Scholarship

The scholarship has been established by the Sydney law firm, Carroll & O’Dea, to promote a critical awareness in the community of issues which impact upon the well-being of society as a whole – particularly in the area of ethics.

Eligibility         Student enrolled in the Master of Education (Communities and Social Justice) course.

Value               up to $3,000 for HECS payment.(Foundation Co-ordinator will arrange payment through the HECS & Fees Office).

Further info      Contact the Course Co-ordinator or Australian Catholic University Foundation.

Council of Catholic School Parents (NSW) Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship

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.

Eligibility         The scholarship is available to an eligible indigenous student who is enrolled in a postgraduate course within the Faculty of Education at Strathfield and who is achieving academically and has an interest in or an understanding of the importance of parent and community involvement in education.

Value               $1,000 and a Certificate.

Application      Closing date 30 March each year.

                        Contact Ken Ralph, Manager, Yalbalinga Indigenous Unit for details of the application process.

Selection          by a committee.

Further info      Contact Ken Ralph, Manager, Yalbalinga Indigenous Unit, Strathfield.

Brother Marcellin Flynn Award for Excellence in Religious Education

Established in 2004 by Br Marcellin’s family and the Marist Brothers in his honour. Dr Marcellin Flynn was a senior lecturer in Religious Education at Australian Catholic University. He had worked in the Catholic College of Education since the early 1980s prior to the establishment of Australian Catholic University in 1991. While a shy person, he was yet a very colourful character, much esteemed by colleagues and students. He conducted extensive research on the views of students in Catholic schools from 1974 until 2000, and published a number of books on Catholic Education. He made a valuable and a lasting contribution to Catholic Education in Australia. Br Marcellin retired from the University in 2001 and died in June 2004.

Eligibility         The prize is awarded to the most outstanding postgraduate student in Religious Education in NSW at graduation.

Value               Monetary award and Certificate.

Selection         by the School of Religious Education – NSW academic staff.

Further info      Contact the Postgraduate Course Co-ordinator, Australian Catholic University, Locked Bag 2002, Strathfield NSW 2135.

Parents Representative Council of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Parramatta Prize

This prize was established in 1996 to encourage research in the area of Parent-School communication.

Eligibility         Given to a Master of Education student undertaking research in the Parent-School communication process, especially parent-teacher interviews.

Value               $2,000.

Selection          by a committee.

Further info      Contact the Course Co-ordinator.