Inclusion Works Bursary

This Bursary is to promote community inclusion excellence by supporting participation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in social work field education.

Areas of study: Social work At Institution: James Cook University Study level: Undergraduate Study Load: Full Time and Part Time Location: QLD

If you are a successful applicant of this scholarship you will receive $1,000 paid in a single instalment after census date of Study Period 2. Please allow up to 6 weeks after census date for payment. There will be 3 awards available per year.

How to apply Applications must be submitted on the official application form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made.

Applicants must submit with the official form, where appropriate:

A brief statement of need, not to exceed 250 words. Any other supporting documentation that would assist the Selection Committee in developing an opinion of you as an applicant. When applying for a scholarship it is very important that you answer all the questions and include all relevant documents. Your application and relevant documents must be submitted before the closing date. If an application is incomplete, it will not be considered.

The applicant authorises the Selection Committee to make such enquiries as to the applicant’s good character and suitability to receive the scholarship, which includes authorisation for the Selection Committee to examine the applicant’s academic record, and seek opinions from relevant members of the academic staff of this University or any other academic institution.

If all the below statements describe you and your current situation, you can apply for this bursary:

• I am registered with JCU as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• I am an Australian citizen; and
• I am enrolled in Bachelor of Social Work, and enrolled in one of these four subjects WS3513,WS5304, WS4504 and WS5605 (students enrolled in their first placement (WS3513 and WS5304) will be prioritised, followed by students enrolled in their second placement (WS4504 and WS5605).