The Magnitude Foundation Scholarship UGCA1444
Key
Scholarship Details
Criteria
Stage
High school leavers, First year students
Opens
04/11/2015
Closing Date
29/01/2016
Value
$10,000
1 Scholarship(s) available
For Duration of program (minimum)
Residency
Aus Citizen/Aus Permanent Resident
Outline
The purpose of this Scholarship is to encourage and support an undergraduate student studying in UNSW. Application is made through the University Admissions Centre (UAC) Equity Scholarships in addition to UNSW Scholarships.
The Magnitude Foundation Scholarship will have a cash value of $10,000 per year for the normal duration of the recipient’s (Scholar) undergraduate degree program.
An integral part of the Magnitude Foundation Scholarship is the provision by the Magnitude Foundation of the following additional services to the Scholar:
A mentor who is a leader in the relevant chosen field (a minimum of 1.5 hours on average per academic month).
A leadership development program (minimum of 1.5 hours on average per academic month).
Opportunities for voluntary service in the Scholar’s chosen field of study (minimum 40 hours per year)
Eligibility
Applicants for the Magnitude Foundation Scholarship must:.
Be under 21 years of age (on 1 February 2016).
Have completed the HSC (or interstate equivalent) or International Baccalaureate .
Have applied for an undergraduate degree at UNSW commencing Semester 1 of the year in which the scholarship will be awarded..
Demonstrate financial hardship. Applicants must demonstrate their financial circumstances through either:
or
Selection
Selection will be based on:
- Academic Merit. As an indicator, the expected level of academic achievement would be an ATAR of 95 (or equivalent).
Interviews
Short-listed candidates will be requested to attend an interview on FRIDAY 4 MARCH 2016.
Contact
For further details, refer to magnitudefoundation.com