Central Coast Business Excellence Scholarship in Marine Science

Establishment

The Central Coast business community wishes to provide support for the students enrolled at the Central Coast campus of the University of Newcastle through provision of a scholarship in Marine Science. Marine Science is a flagship teaching and research area for the Central Coast campus and it demonstrates the importance of the role of the University on the Central Coast and the value of education. Monies for this scholarship were raised via fundraising held at the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards dinner in August 2012.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

• Be undertaking Honours with a Marine Science major on the Central Coast campus within the Faculty of Science and IT, School of Environmental and Life Sciences
• Not hold another scholarship
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Required Documentation

If this documentation is not provided your application will not be processed.

After you have submitted your application, please print off the cover sheet provided and attach a copy of each piece of required documentation to it before sending in.

• A written statement (no more than 2 A4 pages) explaining how the award of the scholarship will make a difference toward helping the applicant meet their career aspirations and details of any hardship.

Benefit

This scholarship provides the benefit of $3500 payable in two instalments of $1750 after each of two semester census dates.

If studying part-time, the recipient will receive instalments of $875 each semester over two years.

Selection

Selection will be based on consideration of the requested documents. An interview may be held, if required.

Contact Details

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICER