From 1984 to 2014 the Queensland Child Watch Committee operated under the umbrella of the Australian Early Childhood Association, with the Objective to act as an advocate for young children and their families for quality of Early Childhood Education and the protection of young children in every way. When disbanded in 2014, the Committee chose to continue its legacy by offering annual Bursaries of $1,000 to students enrolled in Early Childhood Tertiary studies who displayed a firm desire to teach children in the Early Years (Birth to Grade 3) and who showed a firm commitment to understand and work for the “whole” child – emotional, physical and educational care.
The bursary was named to honour two founding members Jennette Lavis OAM (chair) and Jocelyn Wilson who worked tirelessly on the committee for the whole 30 years.
There are two key steps to apply for this bursary:
Step 1 – Check Eligibility and
Step 2 – Submit An Application – this occurs on the Zealous platform. You will be provided with a link at the end of the eligibility check. You will be asked to create a Zealous account with your name and email before you can proceed.
To be eligible to apply for this bursary, you must meet each of the specified Eligibility Criteria and be able to address the Selection criteria (as listed in Step 1 below).
The Selection Criteria is used to assess your application.
In Step 2 of the process, you will be provided with helpful hints to complete your application.
You are invited to Start Step 1 – Check Eligibility
1. You may apply for more than one bursary if you meet the relevant criteria. A separate application is required for each bursary.
2. Preference will be given to applicants who have not been a previous recipient in the NCWQ Bursary Program.
The details which you provide in the application are held in strict confidence and are accessed only by the Bursary Selection Panel members of the National Council of Women of Queensland Inc (“NCWQ”) Bursary Program and the Bursary Sponsor. Information contained in the application is to only be used for the purpose of administration of the NCWQ Bursary Program. The information will not be disclosed to any third party without prior written permission from the Applicant.
Please note, you may be eligible for more than one bursary. You are also welcome to apply for more than one bursary.
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Kathy Cavanagh AM
NCWQ Bursary Program Manager
We welcome enquiries from potential bursary partners and bursary applicants. Please contact the NCWQ Bursary Program Manager, Kathy Cavanagh AM.