CSU Pathway and Partnership Scholarship

Am I Eligible?

To apply, you must:

• be enrolled in an undergraduate course at CSU
• have completed the CSU Pathway Program or the University Certificate or Diploma in General Studies or are participating in a recognised articulated or integrated studies with CSU and a TAFE institute.
• By the Census Date be enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate Commonwealth Supported (ie. HECS or HECS-HELP) course at CSU or combined CSU/TAFE enrolment
• an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of a humanitarian visa
• Not have completed a previous University undergraduate course (or equivalent)
• provide proof of low income:
  
  • 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
    
  • a copy of your latest ATO Notice of Assessment and your last two pay notices

Ongoing Eligibility

To retain your scholarship for the next and subsequent session's payment, you need to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 and above

Guidelines

Download the 2013 CSU Pathway and Partnership Scholarship Guidelines [PDF]

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I didn't receive the email receipt when I submitted by application?

It might take up to 24 hours for your email receipt to come through.

• Have you checked your spam or junk mail folder?
• Did you provide the correct email address?

If you still haven't received the receipt after 24 hours, send an email to ask@csu.edu.au, quoting the submission number (if you got one), your name and DOB.

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

You will receive an outcome notice by email by 5 Aug 2013

How do I receive and accept my offer?

The CSU Scholarship Office, Student Services will email you a confirmation offer 5 Aug 2013. Your Offer Letter will outline what you have to do.

What if I am successful?

• If you are successful payments will occur via electronic funds transfer (EFT) payable at half the annual scholarship value in each of the selected sessions.
• Payments are made within 3-4 weeks from the sessions Census Date.
• Bank details can be entered or updated online

How many times can I suspend my Scholarship?

If you take an approved Leave of Absence from your course, you may be able to suspend your scholarship. You should email ask@csu.edu.au to discuss your situation.
If you defer your course offer, you will need to reapply for the Scholarship again.

What if I'm worried that I won't get my next scholarship payment as my GPA is below the required GPA of 3.0 or above?

Email the Scholarship Office ask@csu.edu.au and they will advise you what do to.
In most cases you will be requested to complete a Special Circumstances form explaining why your GPA is below 3.0 and they will assess your circumstances to ascertain if you remain in receipt of the scholarship.

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 are claiming low income (but are not receiving a Centrelink benefit)

• Health Care Card (if you have one)
• Most recent Australian Tax Office Notice of Assessment
• Most recent payslip including Year To Date earnings

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