Flinders University Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship 2025
About Flinders University
Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years.
Aim and Benefits of Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship
At least one Scholarship each year will be available for assistance with tuition, text materials, computer/laptop or any other support considered necessary and approved by the Scholarship panel. The Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship will comprise of two rounds per year with each round offering financial assistance of $5,000 maximum.
Requirements for Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship Qualification
Applicants must be:
- Australian citizens or permanent Australian residents
- Bona fide deaf / hard of hearing persons, priority given to students with an educationally significant hearing impairment.
- Selected for admission to a recognized post-secondary education course through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g., University, Tafe course or equivalent in your State or Territory (full-time or part-time study), or other such institutions deemed appropriate by the Scholarship Panel
Interview date, Process and Venue for Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship
All applications will be presented to the Broken Hill & District Hearing Resource Centre Inc Scholarship Panel. The winning applicant will be notified in writing.
Preference may be given to deaf or hard of hearing applicants from one or more of the following.
- Rural & remote area
- Non-English-speaking background
- An indigenous person
- Signing Deaf community
All applications will be acknowledged. The decision of the Scholarship Panel is final, and no further discussion will be entered into.
Documents Required for Application
Your application will include the following information:
- Application form – personal details
- A personal statement describing your academic intentions and other interests. This should include the area of proposed study and why you wish to be a Catherine Bonnes AM Scholar. Your statement must not exceed 1000 words and be written in a direct manner. You must sign and date the statement in ink.
- Admissions notice (attach copy)
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate or other proof of age or proof of residency in Australia
Application Deadline
December 31, 2024
How to Apply
Email or mail your application complete with relevant attachments to:
Email: CathBonnesScholarship@gmail.com
Website: http://www.hearingcentrebh.org
or alternatively you can access the website through our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Brokenhillhearing
For more details, visit Flinders University scholarship website.
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