Overview & Eligibility

South Burnett Mayor Bursary

South Burnett Regional Council

About This Bursary

South Burnett Regional Council

This is the 8th year of sponsorship of this bursary by the South Burnett Regional Council for female students residing in its council area.

The bursary recognises the additional difficulties faced by students living away from major cities, with studies often requiring time away from home and families. The bursary, valued at $1,200 also recognises the importance of community activities in maintaining the fabric of the rural environment.

The value of the bursary is $1,200.

Important Dates

Monday 17 April 2023 – Applications open.

Monday 5 June 2023 – Applications close. Applications submitted or post-marked after that date will not be considered

Monday 10 July 2023 – All applicants will be advised of the selection panel’s decision after 10 July 2023. Please note that no correspondence will be entered into for feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

The Bursary Presentation will be held in Brisbane late July. (Arrangements to be confirmed, in accordance with relevant Coronavirus restrictions.) We welcome the attendance of the successful recipient of each bursary to this function, where there will be the opportunity to meet your sponsor and other bursary recipients. See here for event updates

Important Information

There are two key steps to apply for this bursary: Step 1 – Check Eligibility and Step 2 – Submit An Application.

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. Preparation is key.

You are invited to Start Step 1 – Check Eligibility

Please note: We understand that it may not be possible to submit your application using our online Bursary Application process. In special circumstances, we do offer a hard copy / printed version of the application for you to submit. Please contact our Bursaries Program Manager, Kathy Cavanagh Ph: 0407 117 378 or Email: bursaries@ncwq.org.au to discuss your options.

Confidentiality

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. 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.

STEP 1 - Check Your Eligibility

Applications for the 2023 Bursary Program have now closed. To stay informed, we invite you to subscribe to the NCWQ eBulletin.

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Thank you to our kind Bursary Program Sponsors

Bursary Enquiries

We welcome enquiries from potential bursary partners and bursary applicants. Please contact the NCWQ Bursary Program Manager, Kathy Cavanagh.