Tertiary Scholarship

CPSU in conjunction with SGE Credit Union will continue our tertiary scholarship program this year, awarding $950 per year to support those members and their families attempting a suitable tertiary course with a demonstrated need.

 

A scholarship will be awarded in two categories for $950 per year in each.

 

A SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEMBERS CHILDREN (Assessment Criteria)

1. The parent must have been a financial member of CPSU for at least the past 2 years.
2. Applicant must be 25 years or younger.
3. Must be enrolled in a tertiary course approved by CPSU.
4. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who undertake a course, which includes units related to union interests, e.g. Industrial Relations, Politics, Dispute Resolution, Psychology, Sociology as detailed in the course outline.
5. Preference will be given to applicants who do not currently hold another scholarship.
6. To maintain the scholarship, proof of satisfactory completion of each academic year must be forwarded to the CPSU. Where progress has not been satisfactory, consideration may be given to exceptional circumstances affecting progress.
7. Applications should include, in addition to personal details and proof of enrolment: Written essay (maximum 500 words) outlining what it would mean to win the scholarship (or an equivalent submission in another media form). Any supporting evidence, i.e. references from teachers or other community leaders, activities in community services, political groups, demonstration of willingness to complete the course.

A SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEMBERS STUDIES (Assessment Criteria)

1. The applicant must have been a financial member of CPSU for at least the past 2 years.
2. Enrolled in a tertiary course approved by CPSU.
3. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who undertake a course, which includes units related to union interests, e.g. Industrial relations, Politics, Dispute Resolution, Psychology, Sociology as shown in the course outline.
4. Preference will be given to applicants who do not currently hold another scholarship.
5. To maintain the scholarship, proof of satisfactory completion of each academic year must be forwarded to CPSU. Where progress has not been satisfactory, consideration may be given to exceptional circumstances affecting progress.
6. Applications should include, in addition to personal details and proof of enrolment. Written essay (maximum 500 words) outlining what it would mean to win the scholarship (or an equivalent submission in another media form). Any supporting evidence, i.e. references from teachers or other community leaders, activities in community services, political groups, demonstration of willingness to complete the course.

Application forms are available under the BENEFIT section of CPSU's website www.cpsuvic.org or by e-mailing Pam Spencer at pspencer@cpsuvic.org or call 96391822 or toll free on 1800 810 153.

Application forms to be marked PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL & submitted to CPSU by Friday 19th March 2011.

Applicants will need to provide proof of CPSU membership, a completed enrolment form from an approved Victorian tertiary institution, a copy of the course guide to demonstrate the relevance of the subjects chosen to union issues, personal application with personal details plus an essay of no more than 500 words (or equivalent) and any other supporting evidence.