The CUNNINGHAM and D’SOUZA Family Scholarship honours the life of Bernard Joseph Cunningham (1905-1989) his wife Gertrude Lillias Cunningham (1905-1982) and their daughter Frances Mary D’Souza (1936-1986) all of whom were dedicated teachers, who made notable contributions to education in the Illawarra region. It is a representation of their family’s desire to support students who are nearing the end of their degree, and serves to recognise the next generation of quality educators by providing support to students seeking to do Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (in the areas of History or English) or Education (Honours).
Selection will be based on application and interview
Open from 01/Dec/2020 to 17/Jan/2021
Value
$3,000
Duration
One (1) year
Level of Enrolment
Fourth Year, Fifth Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
Two (2)
Year of Scholarship
2021
Degree
Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours), Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours), Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Honours) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English literature, Writing and English Literature, History
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community
Broad Study Area
Arts & International Studies, Creative Arts, Education
Faculty
Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Application Criteria
Applicants must be enrolling in a Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours), Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours), Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Honours) or a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English Literatures, Writing and English Literatures, History;
Applicants must remain enrolled full time at UOW in one of the eligible courses for the duration of the scholarship;
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.
Applicants must maintain a weighted average mark of 75+
Applicants must be entering their Honours year in Autumn session 2021
Applicants are required to demonstrate community involvement via submission of a written statement
