Tertiary Scholarship

Tertiary Scholarship

CPSU, in conjunction with G&C Mutual Bank continues our tertiary scholarship program this year, awarding $1,000 per year for three years 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 $1,000 per year in each.

The Application is to be submitted online via our website, if you need any assistance with this please email Sarah Kopij at skopij@cpsuvic.org or call 9639-1822 or toll free on 1800 810 153. 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, written essay (as stated below) plus any other supporting evidence.

If you would like to complete the application form via PDF, please click HERE

Assessment Criteria:
A SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEMBERS CHILDREN

  1. The parent must be a current financial member of CPSU and have been financial 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 and Social Work 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.

    Essential. 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

  1. The applicant must be a current financial member of CPSU and have been financial 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 and Social Work 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.

Essential. 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.

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