The CSU University Pathway Scholarship Program
The CSU University Pathway Scholarship Program is a TAFE-specific scholarship program open to TAFE students interested in completing a CSU undergraduate degree.
Students must be studying (or have completed) a Diploma or Advanced Diploma at one of the following participating TAFE Institutes:
- Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
- TAFE NSW Riverina Institute
- TAFE Western
The CSU University Pathway Scholarship Program is a cash scholarship of $2,500. In 2010 there are a total of 12 scholarships available, to be disbursed equally between the three participating institutions (i.e. four scholarships per TAFE institution).
How to Apply
To apply for a CSU University Pathway Scholarship;
- read the CSU University Pathway Scholarship Guidelines
- ensure you meet the eligibility criteria
- download and complete the Application form
- provide the relevant supporting documentation
- Submit your application to Charles Sturt University (submission details are included in the application form).
Who is eligible to receive a CSU University Pathway Scholarship?
To be eligible for a CSU University Pathway Scholarship in 2010, a student must:
- be enrolled at one of the participating TAFE Institutes and, at the time of their scholarship application, be in their final year of a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma, OR have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from one of the participating TAFE Institutes within the last three years; and
- be a commencing student, entering their first session of study at CSU in 2010; and
- upon acceptance of the scholarship offer, provide a certified copy of transcripts, showing the completion of the Diploma or Advanced Diploma, if these were not supplied with application; and
- have achieved one of the following:
- a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 and above or have demonstrated a high level of academic performance1 with one of the participating TAFE Institutes; or
- a GPA of 3 and above or have a Pass level of academic performance1 with one of the participating TAFE Institutes and have demonstrated a high level of industry experience and expertise in the workplace; or
- a GPA of 3 and above or have a pass level of academic performance1 with one of the participating TAFE Institutes and have demonstrated financial hardship by being in receipt of a means tested Centrelink Benefit or have completed the Financial Hardship section on the application form; and
- be an Australian citizen, or a permanent Australian resident, or the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa or a temporary protection visa; and
- not have completed a previous university undergraduate (or equivalent) course; and
- not be in receipt of other scholarships greater than the value of $6,254; and
- by the Census Date in commencing session, be enrolled part-time or full-time2 in an undergraduate Commonwealth Supported (i.e. HECS or HECS-HELP) course at CSU in 2010.
- Assessment of TAFE academic performance may take a combination of the following into account: examination results, graded competency assessments, small group projects, assignments, learning initiatives, and level of practical expertise.
- A part-time student is one who is enrolled in one or two subjects per session, which equates to 8 or 16 subject points per session. A full time student is one who is enrolled to undertake an amount of study of at least three quarters (or 75%) of an equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL). At CSU this equates to being enrolled in three or more (8 point) subjects or 24 subject points or more, per session.
Guidelines
The CSU University Pathway Scholarship Guidelines contain information about how the University will operate the Scholarship program. They also contain detailed information about the eligibility criteria, offer and payment procedures and what is required of a student if they are successful.
Important dates for 2009/2010
| 1 October 2009 | Applications OPEN |
|---|---|
| 27 November 2009 | Applications CLOSE |
| 11 December 2009 | Scholarship Offers made to students |
| 22 January 2009 | Acceptance of Scholarship Offers CLOSE |
Contact us
If you have any enquiries, require assistance with the Scholarship Application form or need the form in a different format; please contact:
Student Equity Scholarships Officer
Phone: (02) 60519976
Email: scholarships.officer@csu.edu.au