Equity Scholarship - Terms and Conditions
Value
Each Equity Scholarship will be valued at the enrolment cost of the recipient’s selected program for each course, per semester. Any additional costs, including travel, materials or tools of trade such as uniforms, books or equipment required as part of the program will be the recipient’s responsibility. For programs that articulate directly into a university degree program, the scholarship will cover only the SBIT components of the program.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- have been offered a place (via QTAC or Direct Entry) in a Southbank Institute Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Vocational Graduate Certificate, Vocational Graduate Diploma or Associate Degree Program and will be commencing this program in Semester 1, 2010;
- be enrolling for the first time in the first year of study at, or above, the level of the program;
- be planning to study full-time (or have an exceptional reason for studying part-time);
- be an Australian Citizen or holder of a permanent Australian visa;
- meet the low income or educational disadvantage criteria;
- not have any outstanding fees from previous study on their student account;
- not have previously received a SBIT scholarship or bursary or had a scholarship or bursary from the Institute withdrawn.
Definitions
SBIT defines the following situations as "low income":
- applicants on a Centrelink benefit paid directly to the applicant (e.g. Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy); or
- applicants not considered independent by Centrelink from their parents and their parents are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit based on low income; or
- applicants not in receipt of any Centrelink Benefit who can demonstrate and provide proof of low income.
SBIT defines the following individuals as at "educational disadvantage":
- applicants with a disability;
- applicants who currently live in, or have moved from, a rural/remote area to study;
- applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent;
- applicants with English as a Second Language;
- female applicants enrolling in non-traditional industries;
- applicants with significant caring responsibilities.
Conditions
- Scholarship recipients will not receive any money from the Institute. The value of the scholarship will be recorded on the student's account with the total enrolment cost being funded by the Institute upon enrolment each semester. Students are not required to pay back any fees in the event of withdrawal/forfeiture.
- Scholarship recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout their program in order to retain their scholarship - accordingly an assessment of scholarship recipients' academic progress will take place at the end of each semester.
- Scholarships are not transferable to other students, institutes or for other SBIT Programs in any circumstances.
- SBIT reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given year.
- Maximum of 10 short-listed applicants.
- Scholarships cannot be backdated.
- A scholarship may be forfeited if a recipient:
- changes their mode of study from full to part-time (except if exceptional personal circumstances apply);
- defers their program of study;
- withdraws from study;
- fails to gain competencies across each individual course during their program;
- breaches Institute policies, rules and/or regulations or State or Commonwealth laws;
- provides false or misleading information in their application.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on:
- evidence of academic achievement;
- evidence of low income / educational disadvantage;
- personal statement addressing questions as to why the applicant believes they should be the recipient of a SBIT Equity Scholarship. Responses will be marked against the following sub-criteria:
- academic potential;
- personal maturity and character;
- commitment to study;
- ability to overcome challenges;
- personal achievements;
- feedback provided from nominated referee;
- outcome of scheduled interview - if required.
Application Instructions
- Download the Equity Scholarship Application Form - available October 2010.
- Complete the 'Eligibility Checklist' at the beginning of the application form to ascertain whether or not you are eligible to apply.
- Complete the application form electronically.
- Print out your completed application form and have your nominee/s complete applicable sections.
- Attach all relevant documentary evidence - certified copies must be attached where indicated.
- Sign the declaration and submit to:
| By Mail: | In Person: |
|---|---|
| Scholarships Officer SBIT Scholarship & Bursary Program Student Administration and Services Southbank Institute of Technology Locked Mail Bag 14 South Brisbane Q 4101 |
Scholarships Officer SBIT Scholarship & Bursary Program Student Services Centre - Information Desk Level 1, C Block Southbank Institute of Technology 66 Ernest Street South Brisbane Q 4101 |
Closing Date
The closing date for Semester 1, 2010 Equity Scholarship applications is to be advised.
If you are unable to complete your application form electronically, need further clarification about relevant documentation to attach to your application, or you would like to make an appointment to discuss any aspect of your application, please contact the Scholarships Officer on 13 72 48.
Last updated 18 February, 2009