Chris Knight and Adele Rice AM are both members of Soroptimist International Moreton North Inc. (SIMNI) sharing a friendship of over 40 years. They are passionate about eliminating barriers for women and girls from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to access lifelong learning opportunities and to promote their leadership and equal participation in society and the economy.
Adele is a nationally recognised expert in multicultural education. She was the Founding Principal of Milperra State School (1984-2012) and was instrumental in establishing a study program that equipped the next generation of specialist ESL teachers. This Bursary is to honour Adele’s life-long commitment to Educate to Lead.
The value of the bursary is $1,000.
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.
Applications for the 2025 Bursary Program are now open.
Check your eligibility below.
We welcome enquiries from potential bursary partners and bursary applicants. Please contact the NCWQ Bursary Program Manager, Kathy Cavanagh.