About this scholarship Description/Applicant information Three Go Global Staff Funded Equity Scholarships are available to assist students who demonstrate financial hardship to participate in the 2015 Go Global program. For more details on the Go Global program. Student type Current Students Faculty Health Sciences Course type Undergraduate Postgraduate Coursework Gender Non-gender specific Nationality Permanent Humanitarian Visa New Zealand Citizen Australian Citizen Australian Permanent Resident International students Scholarship base Need Based Maximum number awarded 3 Value The Scholarship provides a one off cash payment of $3,500 to assist with costs associated with participating in the Go Global program. Eligible courses Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following specified undergraduate courses: Undergraduate courses – final year in 2015 Bachelor of Science (Exercise, Sports and Rehabilitation Science) Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)* Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery) Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)* Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion), Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)* – Double Degree Curtin Leadership Centre (Students from any Health Sciences & School of Education)* Undergraduate courses – 2nd year in 2015 Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)* Postgraduate courses – final year in 2015 Master of Occupational Therapy Postgraduate courses – any year in 2015 Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion* Master of Health Promotion* Master of International Health* * Students enrolled in these courses would participate in the Go Global program as not for credit only. Eligibility criteria Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for a Go Global Staff Funded Equity Scholarship: Enrolled part-time or full-time at Curtin University, Bentley Campus Minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 60 Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree or postgraduate courses in 2015 Undertaking Go Global program in 2015 Financial hardship Conditions that need to be met to keep your scholarship Unless there are exceptional circumstances such as, but not limited, to medical or family reasons, students must meet ALL of the following: Remain enrolled in initial course of study Maintain a Course Weighted Average of 60 or more 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: The Scholarships Office will advise how the change of course will affect your scholarship. Leave of absence: Leave of absence is not permitted. Withdrawal or Terminated 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 Step 1: Apply Application form can be accessed via ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page Step 2: Complete Complete the application form online Application form can be saved at any point of the process Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the ‘Application Advice’ tab on the scholarships website Step 3: Submit Closing date listed at top of page and within scholarships channel on OASIS Incomplete applications will not be assessed Once submitted, application status will change to submitted If you would like to withdraw your application to change it once it has been submitted, you will need to contact the Scholarships Office. The Scholarships Office will then send your application back to you to complete by the closing date. Please note: submitted application forms cannot be changed within one week of the scholarship closing date. Step 4: Receipt Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted Step 5: Assessment Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria: Responses to questions in application form Financial hardship Step 6: Outcome Successful and unsuccessful interview applicants notified of outcome via Official Communications Channel within approx. 6-8 weeks of scholarship closing date Step 7: Acceptance Successful applicants must return acceptance documents by deadline listed in Official Communication Please note: Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need Scholarship payment will be made in one instalment in late May Scholarship is not transferrable to another major, course or university Need more information? Enquiries Scholarships Office Email: scholarships@curtin.edu.au Telephone: (08) 9266 2992 Fax: (08) 9266 3279 Frequently Asked questions: https://askcurtin.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/scholarship Further information For more information about what scholarships you can apply for please visit our application profiles. For advice on how to complete your application visit our application guidelines page Students may apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible to apply for however, will only be awarded up to one Curtin funded continuing scholarship. A continuing scholarship is defined as a scholarship that has more than one payment. A Curtin funded scholarship is a scholarship that is solely funded by Curtin and is a non industry funded scholarship. For further information about holding more than one scholarship contact scholarships@curtin.edu.au Centrelink For advice on your Centrelink payments and how your scholarship could affect your payment please see http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/income or contact a Centrelink Office. If you require a letter about your scholarship for Centrelink, please contact the Scholarships Office. Taxation Generally scholarship money paid to full-time students is not treated as taxable income, but if your study load is less than 75 credits (part-time) your scholarship money is not tax exempt. Other than the full-time study requirement, the general rule is that scholarships are exempt from taxation unless: it is a condition of the scholarship that a recipient is required to undertake activities that are of use, help or benefit to the scholarship provider - then the student is rendering a service by agreeing to undertake those activities; during or upon completion of the degree for which the scholarship is awarded a candidate is required to become, or shall continue to be, an employee of the funding body; or an award is received by a student where the scholarship is not provided principally for educational purposes. The Australian Tax Office has a tool to help you determine if your scholarship is taxable. For expert advice please contact the Australian Taxation Office or your accountant when completing your annual Tax Return. If a letter regarding your scholarship is required for taxation purposes, please contact the Scholarships Office.