Max Salthouse Leadership Scholarship for Women

 Provider Name:  University of Canberra

 Scholarship Name:  Max Salthouse Leadership Scholarship for Women

 Description:  This scholarship is to support a female student with a disability and/or chronic health condition in their final year of undergraduate study, to enable them to develop their leadership potential and make a successful transition to the workplace or further study.

 Study Level:  Bachelor Degree (Honours), Bachelor Degree (Pass)

 Study Fields:  General

 Support Type:  Equity Scholarship

 Offer Frequency:  Annual

 Annual Amount:  $5,000

 Annual Comment:  The scholarship is valued at $5,000, paid in instalments of $2,500 each semester.

 Length:  1 year(s)

 Gender:  Female

 Eligibility:  Applicants must: be Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; be enrolled in their final year of Undergraduate study or first year of an Honours degree; be registered with the UC Inclusion & Welfare office and attach a copy of their adjustment letter; have a demonstrated need for financial assistance; and demonstrate strong academic achievement. Applicants must attach a statement of approximately 500 words addressing the following criteria: evidence of past or current leadership roles in school, community or sporting life; outline of what this scholarship will enable them to do that might not have been possible otherwise; and outline of what are the gender-based barriers they may face in their field of study or intended industry and their vision for addressing these. It is anticipated that the scholarship holder will be paired with a mentor in their chosen field of study.

 Target Group:  Physical, medical, psychological or learning difficulties

 Study Location:  Australia - Australian Capital Territory

 Scholarship Website:  http://www.canberra.edu.au/scholarships/max-salthouse-leadership-scholarship-for-women (opens in new window)

 Contact Department:  Scholarships and Prizes Office

 Contact Phone:  61 1300 301727

 Contact Email: 

 Provider Name:  University of Canberra

 Provider Phone:  61 2 62015111

 Provider Fax:  61 2 62015391

 Provider Website:  http://www.canberra.edu.au (opens in new window)