Tertiary 3 Year Scholarship Program
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 with a total of $950 per year in each.

- SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEMBERS CHILDREN
- SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEMBERS STUDIES

Assessment Criteria: A SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEMBERS CHILDREN

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.

Assessment Criteria: A SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEMBERS STUDIES

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 on 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 26th March 2010.

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.

Please distribute this bulletin and ask your colleagues to join CPSU to have their voice heard and views represented.

CPSU - 125 in 2010.

When 1,000 colonial public servants crammed into the Athenaeum Hall in Collins Street on 17 June 1885 to form the Victorian Public Service Association they had no idea that we d be still here and turning 125 this year.

TOGETHER WE DO BETTER!

http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/Work-Can-Change-membership-flyer.pdf
http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/memform.pdf

KAREN BATT
CPSU Victorian Branch Secretary

11 February 2010