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).
Applications are asked to complete a UOW scholarship application package, and a one page statement outlining their community involvement, and how the scholarship will assist with their career ambitions within the field of Education.
Open from 22/Dec/2021 to 13/Mar/2022
Value
$5,000
Duration
One (1) year
Level of Enrolment
Fourth Year, Fifth Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2022
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)
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 2022
Applicants are required to demonstrate community involvement via submission of a written statement