2022 Application Dates
Planning is underway for the 2022 NCWQ Bursary Program. The key dates are:
- Monday 4 April 2022 – Applications open
- Monday 23 May 2023 – Applications close
Selections will be finalised by the end of June, with the presentation details to be confirmed, but expected to be towards the end of July.
Team Bursary
Team Bursary is a group about 30 strong, comprising coordinators and selection panellists. For various reasons, a few members from this year are not able to join us in 2022. For most members, the busy time is June, during the selection process, with groups of three assigned to each bursary.
Sometimes the decision-making process is challenging, but if you are interested in an inspiring time, we would love you to Join Our Team.
For further information about joining our team, please contact Kathy Cavanagh, NCWQ Bursary Program Manager e: bursaries@ncwq.org.au or t: 0407 117 378.
About The Bursary Program
Established in 1905, the National Council of Women of Queensland Inc. (NCWQ) continues to represent the voice of thousands of women through its affiliated organisations and individual membership.
The bursary program, since its commencement in 2009, indicates the strong commitment of NCWQ to equality of opportunity for all women, especially in offering assistance to Queensland female students as they pursue their chosen pathway of study.
The 2021 program, through NCWQ and its sponsors, offered a range of bursaries, to assist Queensland women with their educational expenses. Most bursaries are valued approximately $1,000 each. 2022 Bursary program Application dates released.
For further information about the Bursary Program, please contact Kathy Cavanagh, NCWQ Bursary Program Manager at bursaries@ncwq.org.au or send a query here.
Kathy has been involved with NCWQ since 2011 (currently on the NCWQ Management Committee), and has been associated with ESA for many years. Now retired, Kathy has worked in a variety of contexts, both overseas and inter-state, in roles ranging from small business to writing and photography, but the main focus has been in adult education.
A wide-ranging career both within Australia and internationally has developed broad skills in communication, management and coordination, adapting to change. Writing skills in varied contexts, evidenced by production of second edition of self-funded booklet on cancer experiences, distributed to support other women and their families experiencing cancer.
Coordination, team work and management skills in bursary coordination role, working with over 100 people, including sponsors for 40 bursaries in 2020; coordinators and selection panel members; and recipients. Flexibility in adapting established processes within the COVID-19 environment to meet the required outcome of meeting sponsor conditions in the selection and recognition of bursary recipients. Kathy is the NCWQ Bursary Program Manager.
