Status: Open
Applications open: 5/08/2012
Applications close: 23/11/2012
Applications open: 5/08/2012
Applications close: 23/11/2012
About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information
CBS International Innovation Scholarships are
available to students enrolling in their first year of an eligible CBS
undergraduate degree and major at Curtin University in 2013 and who can
demonstrate an understanding of their course of study and show insight
and creative ideas relating to their future profession. Application
forms are required to be completed and the scholarship will be awarded
on the basis of demonstrating innovation relating to the applicants'
future profession and by choosing to study an eligible undergraduate CBS
degree at Curtin University in 2013.
Student type
- Future Students
Faculty
- Curtin Business School
Course type
- Undergraduate
Gender
Both
Nationality
- International students
Scholarship base
- Merit Based
Maximum number awarded
5
Value
The scholarship will provide a cash payment of $5,000
per year (based on a full time study load of 100 credit points each
semester) to assist with costs associated with studying (textbooks,
incidental expenses etc) for the normal expected duration of the degree
for which the scholarship is offered.
The scholarship will be paid each year in two instalments of $2,500 (pro rata payments apply if semester study load is less than 100 credit points).
Payments will occur after enrolment is confirmed post census date each semester. Payments will be made approximately mid-end April and September each year.
The university reserves the right to reduce the amount of assistance where applicants are in receipt of other scholarships.
The scholarship will be paid each year in two instalments of $2,500 (pro rata payments apply if semester study load is less than 100 credit points).
Payments will occur after enrolment is confirmed post census date each semester. Payments will be made approximately mid-end April and September each year.
The university reserves the right to reduce the amount of assistance where applicants are in receipt of other scholarships.
Eligible courses
Business Information Systems (single major)
Business Information Technology (single major)
Business Information Technology and Systems (double major)
Business Information Technology (single major)
Business Information Technology and Systems (double major)
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet ALL of the following
criteria to be considered for a Curtin Business School International
Innovation Scholarship:
- Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education (Subclass 573)
- Have received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) into an eligible undergraduate business degree and major at Curtin University in 2013
- Commencing the first semester of their first undergraduate degree at Curtin University in semester 1, 2013
Enrolment requirements
Unless there are exceptional circumstances such as but not limited to medical or family reasons students must meet ALL of the following:
The scholarship is available for the normal expected duration of the initial course offered to the successful scholarship recipient. For example, if the normal expected undergraduate degree duration is 600 credits of study, the scholarship will cover 600 credit points only. Any study that is taken over and above the normal expected duration will be at the student’s expense. No extensions beyond the normal duration of study will be considered except if a recipient continues to an honours year. Recipients will need to contact the Scholarships Office for approval of the extension of their scholarship.
- Remain enrolled in initial course and major of study
- Maintain a full time study load of 100 credit points each semester at Curtin University
- Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 70 each semester
- Pass all units attempted each semester
The scholarship is available for the normal expected duration of the initial course offered to the successful scholarship recipient. For example, if the normal expected undergraduate degree duration is 600 credits of study, the scholarship will cover 600 credit points only. Any study that is taken over and above the normal expected duration will be at the student’s expense. No extensions beyond the normal duration of study will be considered except if a recipient continues to an honours year. Recipients will need to contact the Scholarships Office for approval of the extension of their scholarship.
Changes to enrolment
If a recipient intends to do any of the following they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office (scholarships@curtin.edu.au) for approval BEFORE the change.
Change from full time enrolment: The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect your scholarship.
Change of course or major : Change of course or major is NOT permitted for this scholarship.
Leave of absence: If Approved the maximum period of leave is 12 months.
Withdrawal or Termination from units or course: A student who withdraws from their units or course of study, or has been terminated from studies will become ineligible for continuation of the scholarship, will not receive any further payments and will be required to repay to the University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.
Change from full time enrolment: The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect your scholarship.
Change of course or major : Change of course or major is NOT permitted for this scholarship.
Leave of absence: If Approved the maximum period of leave is 12 months.
Withdrawal or Termination from units or course: A student who withdraws from their units or course of study, or has been terminated from studies will become ineligible for continuation of the scholarship, will not receive any further payments and will be required to repay to the University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.
How to apply
Application process
An applicant must submit a completed application form with supporting documents attached by 4:00pm on the scholarship closing date, to the Scholarships Office at the Bentley campus.
For a list of all documentation required for an application please see the documentation requirements checklist at the back of the application form. Documentation must be certified copies, for details about certification go to http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/apply/certification.cfm
Applications will be assessed by a selection panel using the following criteria:
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via the email address you provided to TISC in mid-January 2013.
In order to accept the scholarship a recipient will be requested to return a signed Terms and Conditions document and provide bank details.
If a recipient wants to defer their scholarship, they will need to complete the necessary paperwork that will be included with their offer of a scholarship.
Once the scholarship has been accepted, the scholarship will commence from the first semester of study.
This scholarship is not transferable to another major, course, faculty, or university.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Curtin University
Scholarships Office
Student Central
Building 101, Level 1
GPO Box U1987
Perth WA 6845
For a list of all documentation required for an application please see the documentation requirements checklist at the back of the application form. Documentation must be certified copies, for details about certification go to http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/apply/certification.cfm
Applications will be assessed by a selection panel using the following criteria:
- “Innovation statement”
- Academic merit
- Responses to questions in application
- Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) in an eligible undergraduate business school degree at Curtin University in 2013
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via the email address you provided to TISC in mid-January 2013.
In order to accept the scholarship a recipient will be requested to return a signed Terms and Conditions document and provide bank details.
If a recipient wants to defer their scholarship, they will need to complete the necessary paperwork that will be included with their offer of a scholarship.
Once the scholarship has been accepted, the scholarship will commence from the first semester of study.
This scholarship is not transferable to another major, course, faculty, or university.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Curtin University
Scholarships Office
Student Central
Building 101, Level 1
GPO Box U1987
Perth WA 6845