Current Students
Scholarships and Awards
Higher Education Scholarships and Awards
Higher Education Equity Scholarships
TAFE Scholarships
Eligibility
- Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate Nursing,Visual Arts, Civil Engineering or
Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Ballarat at the time of applying for, and if successful, at
the time of receipt of the Award.
- Candidates must have successfully completed their first year of a Nursing,Visual Arts, Civil Engineering or
Mechanical Engineering degree and be enrolled in the second year of the course.
- Both full-time and part-time students from these study areas are eligible for these awards. *
- Candidates must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Australia.
* Where this scholarship is awarded to a student who is not
undertaking a full-time student workload PAYG income tax
withholdings will apply.To ensure the correct amount of
income tax PAYG withholdings are made part-time
scholarship award recipients will need to furnish a fully
completed income tax, tax file number declaration.These
declarations can be obtained from UB Human Resources.
Selection Criteria
- The Awards will be presented by the University of Ballarat and the Albert Coates Memorial
Trust to the candidates who have:
- Achieved standards of excellence in their academic record;
- Demonstrated the ability to achieve academically whilst overcoming challenging circumstances, as determined by the Albert Coates Memorial Awards Selection Committee. These circumstances may involve financial, personal or academic difficulties, for example.
- Enrolled in the second year of their degree.
- The Awards shall not necessarily be awarded to the candidate achieving the highest academic standards.
- If no candidates are considered to be of sufficient merit by the Selection Committee the Awards will not be awarded in that given year.
- One or more Awards may be awarded in any given year
- Applications/letters received must be original copies and signed.
Please follow the links for a copy of the Albert Coates Memorial Awards
Brochure or Application Form.
Further Information
Student Recruitment
University of Ballarat
PO Box 663
Ballarat Vic 3350
Phone: 1800 811 711
Fax: (03) 5327 9704
Email: info@ballarat.edu.au
For background information on the Sir Albert Coates Oration
click here
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The uniqueness of the Arts Academy's cross-sectoral programs allows for the three financial aid scholarships in 2008 to be available to either Higher Education or TAFE students enrolled in nominated Arts Academy courses.
- 2 Education Costs Scholarship: $2,162 each for Higher Education and/or TAFE students
- 1 Indigenous Scholarship: $2,162 for a Higher Education or TAFE student
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
Other Arts Academy (Visual Arts) Scholarships:
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At this point in time there is no current information available for this scholarship. As soon as the information becomes available it will
be updated here.
Further Information :
Full details may be found on the AFUW website at www.vicnet.net.au/~afuwvic
Inquiries may be made to the Scholarship Secretary Ms Irene Axup
Email: ireneaxup@hotmail.com
Phone: (03) 9557 2556
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Interested in scholarships, career assistance, personal development, service or recognition of your academic achievement? You will find it all as a member of Golden Key!
Golden Key believes in rewarding its members for their academic, leadership and service excellence. To this end, the organisation maintains numerous scholarship programs available solely to its members. The Society rewards more than 700 members annually with exclusive scholarships exceeding US$400,000.
How to Apply
To apply, you must first be a currently enrolled student and member of Golden Key. Invitations to join the Society are extended on an annual basis to students who fall within the top 15% of undergraduates at UB.
Further Information
To learn more, visit the Golden Key website: www.goldenkey.org or contact the UB Golden Key Chapter Advisor
Vivienne Wittwer by email: v.wittwer@ballarat.edu.au or phone: (03) 5327 9929.
To view the Golden Key International Honour Society Scholarships flyer please
click here.
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The Australian Constitution is the foundation of our system of government. It gives us our national unity and guarantees our freedoms. Yet very few of us know much about it. To encourage young Australians to learn more about our Constitution, the Governor-General, Major General Michael Jeffery, has created a special annual competition funded by the Constitution Education Fund - Australia (CEF-A).
Called the Governor-General's Prize, the initial competition is open to all Australian citizens enrolled in an undergraduate degree (including honours) in an Australian University.
- The Gold Medal will be a scholarship worth $20,000;
- The Silver Medal, a cash prize of $6000;
- The Bronze Medal, a cash prize of $4,000; and
- All other finalists will receive a cash prize of $1,000.
Applications are now closed.
For further Information:
Visit www.ggprize.org.au
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Rural Finance is committed to the on-going education and skills development of young farmers and other young people involved in Victorian agriculture. Each year Rural Finance offers up to six scholarships worth up to $6,000 per annum to Victorian students for the duration of their course.
Who can Apply?
- Students attending a tertiary institution in Victoria
- Student in the first or second year of their first undergraduate degree
- Students under 26 years of age
- Studies may include agriculture, business, food science, forestry, applied science, horticulture, science and veterinary science, among others
- Students must demonstrate a career commitment that will ultimately benefit agriculture
The scholarships are open not only to students who wish to take up farming as a career, but also to those who wish to provide consultancy, research, technical and other services to agriculture.
How do you Apply?
Application forms are available from any Rural Finance office or may be downloaded from the website: www.ruralfinance.com.au
Alternatively, you can also collect an application form from the Student Administration Office at the Mount Helen campus of the University.
Application Closing Date
Applications close 31 May each year.
For Further Information
Please contact Rural Finance Bendigo: (t) 03 5448 2600
(w) www.ruralfinance.com.au
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Fee Assistance for International Students in Adversity
Funds are available to support an international student in undertaking an undergraduate degree in the School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities. One Fee Assistance Award is available each year for a student demonstrating financial adversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
The School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities aims to encourage and support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to undertake a course with the School. The scholarship is a course fee exemption of approximately $11,500 per year.
Application closing date
Applications close 1 March each year.
Further Information and Application Forms
(p) School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities: (03) 5327 9610
(w) BSSH Scholarship information
Other Awards
- Jean Gittens Award - $500
- Award for Academic Excellence:
- Bachelor of Arts (Humanities & Social Sciences)
- Bachelor of Arts (Rural Social Welfare)
- Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) and Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts/Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing & Editing)
- Award for Literary Excellence for 1st year students. Donated by the Australian Federation of University Women and the School of BSSH – Two $150 prizes.
Further Information
School of Behavioural & Social Sciences & Humanities:(t) 03 5327 9755
(e) bssh@ballarat.edu.au
School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2008, there will be three financial aid scholarships available to students studying an undergraduate course in the School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities:
- 3 Education Costs Scholarships: $2,162 each
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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At this point in time there is no current information available for these scholarships. As soon as it becomes available it will be updated here.
Further Information
School of Business: (t) 03 5327 9288
(e) d.lord@ballarat.edu.au
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School of Education Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2008 five financial aid scholarships will be available to students in undergraduate courses in the School of Education.
- 2 Accommodation Scholarships: $4,324 each
- 1 Indigenous Scholarship: $2,162
- 2 Education Costs Scholarship:$2,162 each
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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Academic Excellence Scholarships
Awarded annually to the students with the highest GPA in each year level of the following undergraduate programs:
- Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Management
- Bachelor of Sport Management
Athlete Travel Scholarships
Awarded to students competing at National or International level competition.
- National Competition: $100
- International Competition: $350
To apply
Complete the Athlete Travel Scholarship Application Form.
Further Information
School of Human Movement & Sport Sciences: (t) 03 5327 9697
(e) s.jones@ballarat.edu.au
(w) Scholarship information
Awards for Graduating Students
Peter Fryar Award
Awarded to the most outstanding undergraduate of the School of Human Movement & Sport Sciences. Awarded for academic and professional excellence plus service/contribution to the School/University/Community throughout their program.
Peter Swan Award
Awarded to a graduating student form the Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) for academic and professional qualities throughout the four-year program.
Ian Anderson Award
Awarded to a graduating student from the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) for academic and professional qualities throughout the three-year program.
Graham Ford Award
Awarded to a graduating student from the Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) for the most outstanding undergraduate teacher.
TrewHealth Award
Awarded to a graduating student to recognise an individual who has demonstrated success in the academic program and who has achieved excellence in all areas of the fieldwork program.
Academic Awards
Awarded to the student with the highest GPA in the following programs:
- Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)
Outstanding Graduate Award - Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Management
Awarded to a graduating student from the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Management for displaying outstanding academic and professional qualities throughout the four-year program.
Outstanding Graduate Award – Graduate Diploma of Exercise Rehabilitation
Awarded to a graduating student from the Graduate Diploma of Exercise Rehabilitation for displaying outstanding academic and professional qualities throughout the program.
Further Information
School of Human Movement & Sport Sciences: (t) 03 5327 9697
(e) s.jones@ballarat.edu.au
(w) www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/hmss/students/index.shtml
School of Human Movement and Sport Sciences Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2008 there will be two financial aid scholarships available to students in an undergraduate course in the School of Human Movement and Sport Sciences:
- 1 Education Costs Scholarship: $2,162
- 1 Accommodation Scholarship: $4,324
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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- Australian Computer Society Award
- School of ITMS Honours Scholarships
- School of ITMS Summer Scholarships
Further Information
School of Information Technology & Mathematical Sciences: (t) 03 5327 9770
(e) j.howes@ballarat.edu.au
(w) www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/itms/students/scholarships.shtml
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2008, there will be seven financial aid scholarships available to students in an undergraduate course in the School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences:
- 7 Education Costs Scholarships: $2,162 each
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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Faculty Awards from the School of Nursing:
- School of Nursing Academic Achievement Award (Postgraduate)
- Award for Academic Excellence (Postgraduate)
- War Widows and Widowed Mothers' Scholarship (Postgraduate Scholarship for Oncology and Palliative Care Students)
- School of Nursing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship (Undergraduate)
- Rotary Club of Ballarat South:
- Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Nursing 2nd Year
- Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Nursing 3rd Year
- Leadership in Student Affairs
- High Achiever Award - Royal College of Nursing Australia
- Australian Nursing Federation (ANF), Victorian Branch - Nurses Care Award, 3rd Year Student
- Elsevier Australia Academic Achievement Award
- Sir Albert Coates Award
Further Information
School of Nursing: (t) 03 5327 9675
(e) m.walker@ballarat.edu.au
School of Nursing Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2008 four financial aid scholarships will be available to students enrolled in an undergraduate course in the School of Nursing.
- 3 Education Costs Scholarships:* $2,162 each
- 1 Indigenous Scholarship: $2,162
*Two Education Costs Scholarships will be reserved for a first year and a second year student respectively.
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
Other Nursing Scholarships:
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Xstrata Zinc Second Year Vacation/Work Scholarships
Up to five scholarships will be offered in 2008 to applicants who must be full time, second year undergraduates studying the
Bachelor of Applied Science (in Metallurgy or Geology) or the Bachelor of Engineering Science (in Mining, Civil or Mechanical).
Successful applicants will be offered paid work with Xstrata Zinc in Mt Isa over the end of year study break as well as:
- $4000 for the third year of study in Geology, Metallurgy or Mining Engineering or,
- $2000 for the third year of study in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
Further Information
School of Science & Engineering: (t) 03 5327 9419
(e) l.storer@ballarat.edu.au
School of Science and Engineering Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2008, there will be twelve financial aid scholarships available to students enrolled in an undergraduate course in the School of
Science and Engineering:
- 12 Education Costs Scholarships:- $2,162 each
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
Other Science and Engineering (Civil Engineering) Scholarships:
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The University of Ballarat Pipe Band is a highly successful Victorian Pipe Band with more than 50 members of all ages. Its aim is to promote the Highland Bagpipes and Drums.
Two scholarships are available to the value of $1,000 each (full scholarship), or half scholarships may be awarded to the value of $500. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must be enrolled at the University of Ballarat, and be interested in becoming playing members of the University of Ballarat Pipe Band. Applicants must also have had some tuition in playing Bagpipes or Drums.
Further Information:
Please contact Mrs V Ives on (03) 5339 5158 or Mr T Bodey on (03) 5331 9611.
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- The Ray Epthorp Human Factors Prize
- The Max Brooke Memorial Prize
- The Oliver Footwear Solution Award
- Safety Institute of Australia Dissertation Prize
- National Safety Council of Australia Perpetual Trophy for Best Academic Performance
Further Information:
VIOSH: (t) 03 5327 9160
(e) d.elshaug@ballarat.edu.au
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The Brian McLennan Art Scholarship was created in recognition of the contribution made by Brian McLennan to the teaching of arts at the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, now a campus of the University of Ballarat. The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat has a long and proud history in teaching art, and Brian McLennan as a teacher, Head of Department and Assistant Director had a major influence on the teaching programs over the period 1976 - 1999.
Scholarships are awarded annually and consist of one scholarship, to the value of $2,000.00.
The Scholarship is paid in two instalments.
- The first payment is made after enrolment and commencement of study.
- The second and final payment is made on the commencement of semester two, subsequent to the confirmation that the recipient is still enrolled and attending their course of study and that you are performing academically at a consistent standard.
Eligibility
Students enrolled in the first year University of Ballarat TAFE, Arts Course and intend undertaking the second year of the course are entitled to apply. At the time of application and on receipt of scholarship the recipient must be enrolled in 11 hours (or 0.75 of this) per week.
How to Apply
1. Read the Brian McLennan 2007 Information Sheet for full eligibility criteria.
2. Complete the Brian McLennan Application form.
3. Send or deliver application marked "confidential" to:
Valerie Sheather,
Administrative Assistant,
Arts Academy,
PO Box 745,
Ballarat, Vic, 3353
Closing Date
Applications are now closed.
For further information contact:
Arts Academy: (t) 03 5327 8656
(e) v.sheather@ballarat.edu.au
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Two scholarships are available, one for students studying a degree program and one for students studying a TAFE program, valued at $2000 each.
The over-riding eligibility criteria for a recipient of a Mick Young Scholarship is financial disadvantage combined with motivation and commitment to furthering education and improving life circumstances.
Scholarships are only available to students enrolled in full time courses run by the University of Ballarat in the 2008 academic year.
Please note that Scholarship application does not guarantee you a place in the course of your choice.
Value: $2,000 each
How to Apply
1. Please read the Mick Young 2008 Information for full eligibility criteria.
2. Download and complete the Mick Young Application Form.
3. Send or deliver it to the address shown by the closing date.
Closing date
Applications have closed for 2008.
Further Information
Student Administration: (t) 03 5327 8249
(e) s.austin@ballarat.edu.au
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Students must be enrolled full-time or part-time in a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma course at the University of Ballarat, SMB Campus, for the 2008 Academic Year.
In so far as possible, preference will be given to applicants who are employees or children of employees of Pasminco Port Pirie Smelter (formerly Broken Hill Associated Smelters).
Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.
Applications will be assessed on financial circumstances; academic performance; commitment to educational achievement; and objectives of study. Termination of studies by the holder will automatically cancel the Scholarship.
Please note that scholarship application does not guarantee you a place in the course of your choice.
Value: $3,000 each
How to Apply
1. Please read the RJ Young Information for full eligibility criteria.
2. Download and complete the RJ Young Application Form.
3. Send or deliver it to the address shown by the closing date.
Closing date
Applications have closed for 2008.
Further Information
Student Administration: (t) 03 5327 8249
(e) s.austin@ballarat.edu.au
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Note: Scholarships, prizes and awards are subject to change from time to time. Contact the relevant School or Section for further details.
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