Offered for the first time in Semester 2, 2016, the Scott Williams Foundation Study Support Bursary provides funds to support continuing undergraduate business students with financial need. Students need to have successfully completed one semester of study in a business or combined business program and be able to demonstrate academic merit and leadership skills.

It is intended that recipients will be able to commit more time to their studies and engaging in university life, with less time in paid employment. Students working long hours during the semester period are encouraged to apply.

The Bursary is paid in eight fortnightly instalments of A$312.50 [A$2,500 per semester].

Please Note: This bursary is offered on a yearly basis through funds provided by an external donor. If funding is not available in any given year, the bursary will not be awarded.

Eligibility

• full-time domestic students
• enrolled in any undergraduate business or combined business programs
• residents of Noosa Shire will be considered first, then business students outside of Noosa Shire based on greatest need
• preference will be given to students who have previously received a Scott Williams Foundation Study Support Bursary who continue to meet all other eligibility criteria
• students must have completed at least one semester at UniSC (48 units)
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or Permanent Resident of Australia

Selection criteria

• financial need
• leadership skills demonstrated through academic, extra-curricular, work or community activities
• hours worked in paid employment or commitment to activities that impact on the time available to the student to study (for example: compulsory fieldwork, significant carer responsibilities)
• academic merit

Eligible programs

Undergraduate business or combined business programs

Number available

varies each year

Value

A$5,000 or $2,500