Accommodation Scholarship in Arts, Education and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences introduced the Accommodation Scholarship in 2006 in order to reduce the burden of accommodation and living expenses for a student wishing to commence study with the Faculty. The successful applicant is expected to make a positive contribution to the community of the nominated residential college and demonstrate why they wish to stay in university accommodation.

Please ensure to read the scholarship details prior to downloading the application form.

Nature of the Scholarship

There will be one scholarship awarded each year. The scholarship will contribute to the cost of a full year of accommodation and meals at any one of the on-campus accommodation residences in Townsville or at one of the student residences in Cairns (i.e. Oyster Court or Campus Lodge) to the maximum value of $8,500.

The successful applicant will be able to choose the particular college and style of accommodation. If a self catering option is chosen by the student the Faculty will pay the accommodation plus up to the equivalent value of $8,500.
Funds for the accommodation will be paid directly to the student residence each semester.

If the recipient elects to leave the residential college after the first semester the scholarship will lapse.

Eligibility Criteria

The Accommodation Scholarship in Arts, Education and Social Sciences shall be open to competition among candidates who:

are domestic students, i.e. Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa; and
have a Queensland overall position score (OP) of 5 or better, or its equivalent from other Australian States;
have completed their final year of school within 2 years of applying for the scholarship; and
are enrolling in an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences as a full-time student.

(A certified copy of your birth certificate, passport or permanent visa must be attached).

Selection Criteria

The Selection Committee will, in the exercise of their absolute discretion, afford consideration to the applicant's:

Academic merit or potential;
involvement in school or community organisation;
excellent communication skills;
record of other achievements such as sporting, musical, debating;
reasons for choosing to stay in university accommodation;
the motivation of the applicant to succeed in their chosen field and demonstrated leadership; and
any other criteria that the Selection Committee deems appropriate, including whether the candidate has, or will receive any other scholarship assistance during their studies.

Application Procedures

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

Applicants will attach to the official form, where appropriate:

a certified copy of their Student Education Profile (consisting of the Senior Certificate and Tertiary Entrance Statement) or equivalent;
a certified copy of their birth certificate, passport or permanent visa;
their curriculum vitae, including not more than three references;
a brief statement outlining their reasons for choosing a particular degree course and why they have chosen to stay in university accommodation;
evidence of receipt of any other award (if applicable); and
any other supporting documentation that would assist the Selection Committee in developing an opinion as to the merit of the application.

Applications submitted without the relevant documentation 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.

Closing Date: 31 December each year

Application form

Selection Process

The Selection Committee may require applicants to undertake an interview as part of their application.

The award of the scholarship shall be made in the absolute discretion of the Selection Committee, which shall comprise of:

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences (Chair);
Head of the School of Arts and Social Sciences;
Head of the School of Education; and
Head of the School of Indigenous Australian Studies;

The Selection Committee reserves the right:

not to award a scholarship in any year if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, there is no candidate of sufficient merit to warrant an award;
to award a scholarship for a period of one or more years (normally for one year); and
to extend a scholarship for the existing recipient.

The Selection Committee will determine all matters relating to the scholarship.

Courses available through the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences:

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary and Human Movement (Primary and Secondary);
Bachelor of Educational Services;
Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism;
Bachelor of Languages;
Bachelor of Psychology;
Bachelor of Social Science;
Bachelor of Social Work

Note: Candidates for joint degrees which include any of the above courses are eligible to apply.

Majors in the Bachelor of Arts:

Anthropology	Indigenous Australian studies
Archaeology	Italian#
Communication and cinema*	Japanese
Criminology	Journalism*
English	Mandarin Chinese#
Environmental studies	Politics and international relations
French	Psychology
Geography	Public relations*
German*	Sociology
History	Writing*
Human services

# Available at Cairns campus only.
* Available at Townsville campus only.

Majors in the Bachelor of Social Science:

Asia-Pacific Governance and Development;

Environment and Heritage;

Social and Criminal Justice;

Tropical Health and Society

Conditions of the Scholarship

If the holder of an award fails to comply with any of these provisions or any provision relating to a particular award or with any conditions imposed under these provisions or the provisions relating to a particular award, the Council may terminate the award or withhold any further emoluments or take such action as it may deem necessary to enforce compliance with the provision or performance of the condition by the holder.
The recipient of the scholarship shall continue to receive the award on condition that in the opinion of the Selection Committee, and on advice from the head of the school in which the recipient is undertaking a course of study, that the recipient maintains a satisfactory level of performance. Where it is determined that the level of academic performance is unsatisfactory the Selection Committee may in its absolute discretion cancel the award or suspend the award for such time as it may determine and/or until academic performance is considered satisfactory. Where an award is cancelled pursuant to the provisions to this clause it may, for the remainder of the term for which the original holder would have been entitled to it, be awarded to another suitable candidate.
In the event the Selection Committee cancels or suspends the student's scholarship, at the request of the student within 14 days, a review of the decision shall be undertaken by an Appeal Panel. The scholarship shall not be awarded to another suitable candidate before the Appeal Panel makes a final decision on the review. The Appeal Panel shall comprise the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor or nominee (Chair); two staff members of the appropriate Faculty appointed by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; and either the Student Association Academic Support Services Coordinator or the Student Association Welfare Coordinator. The staff members appointed by the Pro Vice Chancellor shall have no association with the teaching of the subject(s) in which the unsatisfactory academic performance is alleged. Unless the circumstances are exceptional, the Appeal Panel shall consider only: the student's grounds for requesting the review; any documents relevant to the finding of unsatisfactory academic performance; and the reasons for the decision by the Selection Committee.
The requirements of the scholarship shall not make the awarding of the scholarship conditional upon the recipient providing unremunerated services or products to the donor.
In the event that the recipient suspends their study, the scholarship shall be suspended.

Administration of the Scholarship

The scholarship shall be administered by the Pro-Vice- Chancellor of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences on behalf of the Selection Committee.
The funds of the scholarship shall be held in an account in the name of the University and shall be administered by the officer of the University charged with administering the scholarship.
Where there is a fund maintaining the award, the annual value of the award shall be approximately equal to the annual income from the fund.
Income from a fund not expended on the award which it maintains, shall be added to and become part of the fund.
Moneys payable in any year to the holder of an award shall be paid at such times and in such amounts as the Registrar deems appropriate to the circumstance of each case.
Where a special provision relating to an award provides for the award to be paid in cash, the Vice Chancellor may direct that in lieu of cash the award to be made in whole or in part in the form of books, instruments or equipment necessary to the awardee's course to a value approximately equal to the stated amount of the award, unless the terms of any trust or the conditions laid down by the donor of the award expressly provide otherwise.
Where an award provides some benefit to the recipient from a body external to the University, or an obligation upon a body external to the University, the University, its servants and agents, shall not be liable for that benefit or obligation.

Definitions

Unless there appears a contrary intention in these rules:

"academic institution" includes University, Technical and Further Education College, private education provider, secondary school and any other institution that undertakes teaching or research;
"academic record" means the official records of the University, or any other academic institution that details the levels of academic achievement attained by the person whose academic record it is;
"award" means the scholarship;
"awardee" means the recipient of a scholarship; and
"candidate" means the person applying for the scholarship
Scholarships for the purpose of these guidelines exclude scholarships for project and stipend support of research higher degree students.