2019 - Julia Gillard Women in Leadership Scholarship - Closed

The Julia Gillard Women in Leadership Scholarship has been established to encourage and support women develop the required skills to become leaders in their field.

Academically gifted female students who display leadership qualities and have the desire to develop themselves as a leader are eligible to be nominated for this scholarship.

Nominees can also be nominated for the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students who display John Curtin's qualities of vision, leadership and community service. Both scholarships can be applied for on the same application form.

• Future Students

• Faculty of Business and Law
• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Humanities
• Science & Engineering
• Health Sciences

• Undergraduate

Female identifying

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Merit Based

1

The Julia Gillard Women in Leadership Scholarship will provide one of the following options of support for the normal expected duration of the degree for which the scholarship is offered (based on a full-time study load of 200 credits per year):

Once an option has been selected, it cannot be changed for subsequent years.

OPTION 1

• The cost of the student contribution fees each study period (this excludes SSAF) 
• $1,000 cash payment each semester (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits) to assist with costs associated with studying and/or living expenses
• A one off payment of $6,000 towards an approved international study experience
• Opportunity for mentoring with Jullia Gillard (subject to availability)

or

 OPTION 2

• $4,000 cash payment each semester (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits) to assist with costs associated with studying and/or living expenses
• A one off payment of $6,000 towards an approved international study experience
• Opportunity for mentoring with Jullia Gillard (subject to availability)

INTERNATIONAL STUDY EXPERIENCE

Scholars are required to undertake an approved international study experience.

The experience must either:

• Involve enrolling in an international study unit (study exchange) or career development program such as an internship or placement (which can take place at the end of the course if necessary) and will earn academic credits towards the Curtin University degree.

or

• Be an approved leadership or community development program. 

Scholars will be required to provide a report or presentation at the conclusion of their international study experience.

All undergraduate degrees

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Julia Gillard Women in Leadership Scholarship:

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen
• Female
• Current year 12 student in the top 5% of their high school's graduating year and be nominated by the school principal or non school leaver who is able to demonstrate academic excellence and nominated by a professional educator
• Selected Curtin University as a first preference through TISC to undertake an undergraduate degree by the scholarship closing date (non school leaver applicants who are not applying through TISC should contact the Scholarships Office for further information)
  • Preferences must be confirmed by the closing date of this scholarship application, and remain unchanged until the scholarship is awarded
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities and engagement in community service

This scholarship is not deferrable - recipients must commence their course in 2019

Recipients must meet ALL of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial course of study
• Maintain a full time study load of 100 credit points each semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 70 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester

Scholarship continuity is subject to meeting satisfactory academic progress as outlined above. Progress will be assessed at the end of each study period. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a recipient with unsatisfactory progress or who breaches the scholarship conditions shall be ineligible to retain the scholarship. Exceptional circumstances must be forwarded to and shall be at the discretion of the Scholarships Office.

If a recipient intends to do any of the following they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office (scholarships@curtin.edu.au) for approval BEFORE the change. The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect their scholarship.

• Change of course
• Change from full-time enrolment
• Leave of absence: Students must complete at least one semester of study before applying for a leave of absence from their scholarship. If approved, the maximum period of leave is 12 months.

Withdrawal or terminated from units or course: A recipient who withdraws from their units or course of study, or has been terminated from studies will become ineligible for continuation of the scholarship, will not receive any further payments and will be required to repay to Curtin University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: (08) 9266 2992

Frequently Asked questions: https://askcurtin.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/scholarship

For further information about holding more than one scholarship contact scholarships@curtin.edu.au

Centrelink

For advice on your Centrelink payments and how your scholarship could affect your payment please see http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/income  or contact a Centrelink Office.  If you require a letter about your scholarship for Centrelink, please contact the Scholarships Office. 

Taxation

Generally scholarship money paid to full-time students is not treated as taxable income, however if your study load is less than 75 credits (part-time) your scholarship money is not tax exempt. Other than the full-time study requirement, the general rule is that scholarships are exempt from taxation unless:

• It is a condition of the scholarship that a recipient is required to undertake activities that are of use, help or benefit to the scholarship provider - then the student is rendering a service by agreeing to undertake those activities;

• An award is received by a student where the scholarship is not provided principally for educational purposes; or

• During or upon completion of the degree for which the scholarship is awarded a recipient is required to become, or shall continue to be, an employee of the funding body

The Australian Tax Office has a tool to help you determine if your scholarship is taxable.  For expert advice please contact the Australian Taxation Office or your accountant when completing your annual Tax Return.  If a letter regarding your scholarship is required for taxation purposes, please contact the Scholarships Office.