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Schedule A - Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships and Bursaries

Anne Lyons Memorial Travel Scholarship

(Established in 1994 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.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $6,000.

2. The Scholarship will be open to any postgraduate student in the final year of study on any campus of the University. The Scholarship may be in the form of either a travelling fellowship for one semester to carry out relevant research into an area of social justice, or a visiting fellowship for a suitable local or overseas scholar to attend Australian Catholic University for one semester.

3. Applications should include –

  1. details of the applicant’s research fellowship/placement in the area of social justice, including evidence that the applicant has been accepted into this placement;
  2. a budget estimate outlining airfares and accommodation expenses;
  3. a copy of the applicant’s academic transcript; and
  4. two referees’ reports, one academic from the Head of School or Course Coordinator and one personal.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Dean of each Faculty and the Director of the Australian Catholic University Foundation.

Archdiocese of Brisbane Theology Scholarship

(Established in 1997 by the Archdiocese of Brisbane to provide support and encouragement for postgraduate study in theology.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of $1,000.

2. The Scholarship will be open to students who are resident within the Archdiocese of Brisbane and who are enrolled for any postgraduate theology course at the Brisbane campus (McAuley at Banyo) of the University.

3. Applications should include –

  1. a copy of the applicant’s academic transcript;
  2. a referee’s report from the Course Coordinator or research supervisor;
  3. a budget estimate and a statement of approximately 100 words regarding the proposed use of the Scholarship monies; and
  4. evidence of residence within the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

4. Up to three Scholarships may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Assistant Head and other full-time permanent academic staff of the School of Theology located at the Brisbane campus.

Bob and Margaret Frater Travel Scholarship

(Established by Bob and Margaret Frater to recognise and reward those teachers within Catholic primary schools who display leadership qualities and commitment and who will contribute to the continuing development and enhancement of the school system through participation in an international experience.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $10,000.

2. The Scholarship will be open to persons who are enrolled in, or have completed, studies at Australian Catholic University (or one of its predecessor colleges) and who are working in the teaching profession in a New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory Catholic systemic primary school.

3. Applications should include –

  1. a proposal of approximately 1,200 words identifying a conference or other activity for which the applicant seeks support, and evidence of acceptance to participate in that event;
  2. demonstrated leadership in schools (particularly in the Catholic primary sector);
  3. evidence of postgraduate study (either completed or currently being undertaken); and
  4. demonstrated commitment to using his/her qualifications to work for the betterment of the educational community.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of a representative of the Frater family, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students, Learning and Teaching), the Head, School of Educational Leadership, a representative from the Catholic Education Offices in New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory, and the Director, Australian Catholic University Foundation.

Council of Catholic School Parents (NSW) Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship

(Established in 2005 by the Council of Catholic School Parents (NSW) to encourage interest in the role of parents and the community in education.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $1,000.

2. The Scholarship will be open to Indigenous students who are enrolled in any postgraduate course offered by the Faculty of Education at the Strathfield campus of the University.

3. Applications should include -

  1. evidence of Indigenous Australian background;
  2. evidence of academic merit; and
  3. evidence of the applicant’s interest in or an understanding of the importance of parent and community involvement in education.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Head, School of Education (NSW), the Director, Yalbalinga Indigenous Education Unit and the Manager, Campus Ministry.

Michael Myers Theology Scholarship

(Established in 1999 by a gift from Mr Allan Myers AO QC in honour of his brother Michael.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $5,000.

2. The Scholarship will be open to students who are living in rural or regional Victoria and who are enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate theology course at or through the Ballarat campus of the University.

3. Applications should include -

  1. evidence of academic merit;
  2. evidence of the applicant’s contribution to and/or leadership in service to the rural or regional Church community; and
  3. an explanation on how the Scholarship could financially support the applicant’s intended program of study and/or other evidence of the applicant’s circumstances for the purpose of assessment of financial need.

4. One Scholarship will be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Campus Dean, Ballarat campus, the Head, School of Theology and one other staff member of the School of Theology having teaching responsibilities on the Ballarat campus.

Nano Nagle Scholarship

(Established by the Presentation Sisters, Queensland Congregation, to commemorate and honour the work of their founder Nano Nagle.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of $1,250 per annum for the duration of the recipient’s course.

2. The Scholarship will be open to commencing Indigenous students undertaking a postgraduate course at Brisbane campus of the University. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing studies in (first) Education or (second) Nursing disciplines.

3. Applications should include a written statement of approximately 200 words providing -

  1. evidence of ongoing contribution to and/or leadership in community service and support of Indigenous people;
  2. an explanation of how the intended program of study would potentially benefit Indigenous people; and
  3. an explanation on how the Scholarship could financially support his/her intended program of study.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students, Learning and Teaching), the Coordinator, Weemala Indigenous Education Unit, a nominee of the Heads of Schools which conduct postgraduate Education and Nursing courses at the Brisbane campus (McAuley at Banyo), a representative of the Presentation Sisters in Queensland and the Director, Australian Catholic University Foundation.

Pratt Foundation Bursary

(Established in 2004 by a grant from the Pratt Foundation which was established by the philanthropists Richard and Jeanne Pratt.)

1. The Bursary will have a value of $2,500.

2. The Bursary will be open to Indigenous students enrolled for any postgraduate course on any campus of the University.

3. Applications should include a 200 word statement providing an explanation of –

  1. how the Bursary could financially support the applicant’s intended program of study;
  2. how his/her intended program of study could potentially advantage Indigenous communities.

4. One Bursary may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students, Learning and Teaching), a member representing (on a rotational basis) the Coordinators of Indigenous Education Units, and the Director, Australian Catholic University Foundation.

Wexford Senate Bursary

(Established by the Australian members of the Wexford Senate to support Indigenous students undertaking postgraduate study at the University. The specific goal is the development of skills of emerging leaders of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through professional preparation at postgraduate level.)

1. The Bursary will have a value of $3,000.

2. The Bursary will be open to Indigenous students enrolled for any postgraduate course on any campus of the University.

3. Applications should include a 200 word statement providing an explanation of –

  1. how the Scholarship could financially support the applicant’s intended program of study;
  2. how the intended program of study could demonstrate and/or provide leadership in Indigenous communities.

4. One Bursary may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students, Learning and Teaching), a member representing (on a rotational basis) the Coordinators of Indigenous Education Units, and the Director, Australian Catholic University Foundation.