CSU Excellence Scholarship
2012 Applications OPEN 1 October 2011 and CLOSED 9 January 2012.
2013 Applications will OPEN 1 October 2012.
Charles Sturt University (CSU) Excellence Scholarships are awarded to students based on a combination of academic merit, which is an ATAR score of 95.00 and above, inclusive of the Regional Bonus and evidence of demonstrated leadership and citizenship within the community.
The Scholarship is a cash scholarship of $5,000 per annum for students studying in an undergraduate course for a maximum of 5 years, provided the scholarship recipient continues to meet the scholarship ongoing eligibility.
There are 12 CSU Excellence Scholarships available; allocated evenly and according to demand across all Faculties at CSU : Arts, Business, Education and Science.
How to Apply for a CSU Excellence Scholarship in 2013
To receive a CSU Excellence Scholarship you need to complete the online Application form and meet the eligibility criteria. If more eligible applicants are received than scholarships available, applicants will be ranked on a combination of their ATAR and standard of demonstrated leadership and citizenship within the community.
Please click on the link below to access the online form:
- 2013-CSU-Excellence-Application-Form (as applications have closed, this link is not active until 2013 applications open 1 October 2012)
The CSU Excellence Application supporting documentation, can be submitted by mail OR fax OR scanned and emailed to:
- Scholarships Office, CSU, PO Box 789, ALBURY NSW 2640; OR
- Fax to: 02 6051 9849; OR
- Scan and email to: scholarships.officer@csu.edu.au
LATE APPLICATIONS will be accepted if quota available in 2013. Please contact the Scholarship Officer to discuss a late application if you feel you have extenuating circumstances.
Who is eligible to receive a CSU Excellence Scholarship?
To be eligible for a CSU Excellence Scholarship you must:
- be a first year commencing student in your first session of study at CSU; and
- be enrolled as a full-time student; and
- be enrolled as an internal (on campus) student in the majority of units of study that form part of the course of study you are undertaking; and
- be studying their first degree; and
- not be in receipt of any other scholarships worth more than $7,131; and
- have an ATAR of 95.00 (inclusive of the Regional Bonus Points) or above, or the equivalent; and.
- it is compulsory to provide a summary statement of evidence of demonstrated leadership and community involvement, together with support statements from community members, teachers, etc.
- Please Note: applicants that demonstrate high level leadership skills and community involvement receive a higher assessment ranking.
Guidelines
The CSU Excellence Scholarship Guidelines contain information about how the University will operate the Scholarship Scheme. They also contain detailed information about the eligibility criteria, offer and payment procedures and what is required of a student if they are successful.
Important dates for 2012/2013 Applications
| 1 October 2011 | CSU Excellence Scholarship Applications OPEN |
|---|---|
| 9 January 2012 | CSU Excellence Scholarship Applications CLOSE |
| Week Beginning 16 January 2012 | CSU Excellence Scholarship Offers made to students |
| 23 March 2012 | CENSUS DATE for 1st Session 2012 |
| 2-3 weeks from CENSUS DATE | 1st Session 2012 Scholarship Payment (half of per annum value) |
| 3 August 2012 | CENSUS DATE for 2nd Session 2012 |
| 2-3 weeks from CENSUS DATE | 2nd Session 2012 Scholarship Payment (half of per annum value) |
| 1 October 2012 | 2013 CSU Excellence Scholarship Applications OPEN |
| 11 January 2013 | 2013 CSU Excellence Scholarship Applications CLOSE |
| Week Beginning 21 January 2013 | 2013 CSU Excellence Scholarship Offers made to students |
If at any stage you require assistance with the application form or need the form in an alternative format, please don't hesitate to contact us.