CSU Postgraduate Equity Scholarship

Am I Eligible?

To apply, you must:

1. be an Australian citizen, or a permanent Australian resident, or the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
2. be studying your first full time postgraduate coursework degree (Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma that leads to a Masters or Masters Coursework)
3. not be in receipt of other scholarships to the value of $7500 or more
4. provide proof of low income:
   
5. • a copy of your statement of income of a means tested Commonwealth Support Payment (eg, Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Parenting Payment, Disability Support Pension)
     OR
     
   • be in financial hardship as assessed by the CSU Scholarship Office
   
   

If you are a continuing (current) CSU student:

1. meet satisfactory academic progress requirements defined as having and maintaining a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher

Guidelines

The CSU Postgraduate Equity Scholarship Guidelines contain information about how Charles Sturt University will operate the CSU Postgraduate Equity Scholarship Scheme. It also contains detailed information about the eligibility criteria, offer and payment procedures and what is required of you if you are successful.

Download the 2013 CSU Postgraduate Equity Scholarship Guidelines [PDF]

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I am studying part time?

• A full time student is one who is enrolled to undertake an amount of study of at least three quarters (or 75%) of an equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL). This equates to three (8 point) subjects or more or 24 subject points or more per semester
• Students who are enrolled to undertake less than this amount of study are not eligible unless there are exceptional circumstances that prevent the student from studying full-time
• CSU will take into account factors such as disability, long term illness, indigenous community responsibilities and significant carer responsibilities in determining your inability to study full-time

I applied last year and was unsuccessful, can I apply again?

Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria you should apply again.

I commenced my course midyear 2012, can I apply for this scholarship in 2013?

Yes, you can apply for the CSU Postgraduate Equity Scholarship 2013 allocation.

The allocation of the scholarship for 2013, is available to students who commenced their course midyear 2012 or are commencing their course at the beginning of 2013

How and when do I know if I was successful or unsuccessful?

You will receive an outcome notice by email by 05:00pm 3 Feb 2013

When do I get paid my Scholarship?

• The scholarship is paid within 2 to 4 weeks after the sessions Census Date.  Payments are in two equal installments, normally made in Session 1 and 2.
• Payments are made by electronic funds transfer to the bank account you have nominated with CSU.
• Bank details can be entered or updated online

How do I know if my home address is rural or not?
Check your home postcode listing

How to Apply

You need copies* of the following documents before you begin the application process

If you receive a means-tested Centrelink benefit

• Your current Centrelink Income Statement

If you have a low income (but are not receiving a Centrelink benefit)

• Health Care Card (if you have one)
• Most recent Australian Tax Office Notice of Assessment
• 2 most recent payslips including Year To Date earnings
• If supported by parents, guardian, parnter etc. a copy of their ATO Notice of Assessment and pay notices
  

*You must provide scanned copies to be uploaded and submitted with your application. Documents can be provided in PDF, JPG, DOC or TIFF format.