NORMA PACKER SCHOLARSHIPS

LIBERAL ARTS

The Norma Packer Scholarship will cover up to $10,000 of tuition fees per year for new students enrolling in a Liberal Arts course. In 2020, new students may apply to have their first two units paid in full by this scholarship.

The scholarship, named in honour of Norma Packer, is made possible by a generous donation from the Packer family of Queensland company Packer Leather. Domestic students enrolling in a Liberal Arts course can apply for a Scholarship by emailing HERE with a brief expression of interest.

About Norma Packer

Norma Packer (née Adams) was born in Toowoomba on 3 January 1918. She grew up in the Darling Downs region and went to high school at the Brisbane Commercial College. Following her graduation at age 16, she studied violin in Brisbane and later received an Associate in Music diploma. She remained a member of the Chermside Uniting Church orchestra until the age of 98. Norma’s lifelong study of the Bible has inspired her to overcome adversity over many years and to offer servant generosity to several generations of her family.

The Norma Packer Scholarship was donated to Christian Heritage College in 2019 to honour Norma on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

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Applications must address the following criteria and include evidence in relation to each one.

1. Academic achievement

Please provide:

  • Your most recent school report.
  • Academic achievements such as academic prizes, external academic competitions (eg Australia-wide university-initiated mathematics competition) and/or internal school competitions, Eisteddfod results, etc.
  • A list of activities and experiences in which you have been involved (eg debating, writing, participation in clubs, drama groups, artistic displays and exhibitions, sporting and other competitions).
  • Any university subjects/units, VET units of competency, or Certificates/Diplomas completed.

2. Contribution to CHC’s values and ethos

In a statement of 200 words, describe how you would support and contribute to CHC’s values, culture and community.

3. Value of an education in teaching

In a statement of 200 words, describe why completing a degree in teaching is important to you and how you see it as representing or embodying a pathway to achieving the goals you have set for your life and work.

APPLICATION DETAILS

  • Applications are to be submitted by email to admissions@chc.edu.au with the subject line, “Teacher Education Scholarship Application”.
  • Applications are to include as attachments a completed CHC Teacher Education Scholarship application form and documentation that addresses and supports the scholarship criteria indicated.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • The scholarship is available to commencing students who hold Australian citizenship or permanent resident status and who complete Year 12 in 2019.
  • The scholarship is awarded subject to the applicant meeting normal CHC admission requirements for the nominated courses and will be implemented once all academic enrolment procedures are finalised..
  • The scholarship is not transferable.
  • The scholarship cannot be deferred.
  • The recipient can benefit from one CHC scholarship per year.
  • The semester value of the scholarship will be applied to the recipient’s student account and cannot be redeemed for cash, in part or in whole.
  • The recipient must maintain a full-time study load of 40 credit points (4 units) per semester in an undergraduate initial teacher education course to remain eligible for the scholarship. Approved cross-institutional study will be included when determining the recipient’s study load (this does not include concurrent enrolment in two courses).
  • Continued eligibility for the scholarship is contingent upon the applicant maintaining satisfactory academic progress by passing all units each semester.
  • All recipients should be of good character and willing to support and uphold the core values and ethos of CHC. Scholarships or part thereof may be revoked at the discretion of CHC, if the recipient brings the name of CHC into disrepute.

SCHOLARSHIP OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE PROCESS

Applications are to be submitted by Friday 29 November 2019.

Applications will not be processed unless CHC has received an application for a nominated initial teacher education course via QTAC.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application, to the email address provided on the application form, within 20 working days of the close of applications.

In accepting the CHC Teacher Education Scholarship, the recipient acknowledges that they accept the terms and conditions outlined above.

REVIEW OF DECISIONS

Applicants who are not satisfied with the outcome of their application may access the provisions of CHC Policy: Grievance Policy and Procedures for Domestic Students – Non-Academic Grievances.

TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

School of Education and Business.

A limited number of scholarships are available in 2020 for applicants to the following initial teacher education courses:

  • Bachelor of Education (Primary);
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary); and
  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary).

These competitive scholarships are valued at $4,000 over two years ($1,000 for each semester) and are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents who are completing Year 12 in 2019.

Note: Some scholarships may affect Centrelink payments. It is the recipient’s responsibility to seek advice from Centrelink.

Applications close on Friday 29 November 2019.

BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS

School of Education and Business.

A limited number of scholarships are available in 2020 for applicants to the CHC Bachelor of Business.

These competitive scholarships are valued at $4,000 over two years ($1,000 for each semester) and are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents who are completing Year 12 in 2019.

Note: Some scholarships may affect Centrelink payments. It is the recipient’s responsibility to seek advice from Centrelink.

Applications close on Friday 29 November 2019.

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Applications must address the following criteria and include evidence in relation to each one.

1. Academic achievement

Please provide:

  • Your most recent school report.
  • Academic achievements such as academic prizes, external academic competitions (eg Australia-wide university-initiated mathematics competition) and/or internal school competitions, Eisteddfod results, etc.
  • A list of activities and experiences in which you have been involved (eg debating, writing, participation in clubs, drama groups, artistic displays and exhibitions, sporting and other competitions).
  • Any university subjects/units, VET units of competency, or Certificates/Diplomas completed.

2. Contribution to CHC’s values and ethos

In a statement of 200 words, describe how you would support and contribute to CHC’s values, culture and community.

3. Value of an education in business

In a statement of 200 words, describe why completing a degree in business is important to you and how you see it as representing or embodying a pathway to achieving the goals you have set for your life and work.

APPLICATION DETAILS

  • Applications are to be submitted by email to admissions@chc.edu.au with the subject line, “Business Scholarship Application”.
  • Applications are to include as attachments a completed CHC Business Scholarship application form and documentation that addresses and supports the scholarship criteria indicated.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • The scholarship is available to commencing students who hold Australian citizenship or permanent resident status and who complete Year 12 in 2019.
  • The scholarship is awarded subject to the applicant meeting normal CHC admission requirements for the nominated courses and will be implemented once all academic enrolment procedures are finalised.
  • The scholarship is not transferable.
  • The scholarship cannot be deferred.
  • The recipient can benefit from one CHC scholarship per year.
  • The semester value of the scholarship will be applied to the recipient’s student account and cannot be redeemed for cash, in part or in whole.
  • The recipient must maintain a full-time study load of 40 credit points (4 units) per semester in the Bachelor of Business to remain eligible for the scholarship. Approved cross-institutional study will be included when determining the recipient’s study load (this does not include concurrent enrolment in two courses).
  • Continued eligibility for the scholarship is contingent upon the applicant maintaining satisfactory academic progress by passing all units each semester.
  • All recipients should be of good character and willing to support and uphold the core values and ethos of CHC. Scholarships or part thereof may be revoked at the discretion of CHC, if the recipient brings the name of CHC into disrepute.

SCHOLARSHIP OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE PROCESS

  • Applications are to be submitted by Friday 29 November 2019.
  • Applications will not be processed unless CHC has received an application for the Bachelor of Business via QTAC.
  • Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application, to the email address provided on the application form, within 20 working days of the close of applications.
  • In accepting the CHC Business Scholarship, the recipient acknowledges that they accept the terms and conditions outlined above.

REVIEW OF DECISIONS

Applicants who are not satisfied with the outcome of their application may access the provisions of CHC Policy: Grievance Policy and Procedures for Domestic Students – Non-Academic Grievances.

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Australian Government Support Services

The Australian Government provides a range of support for students while they study including support for students who are experiencing hardship or who face other challenges.

There are differing eligibility requirements depending on the support sought. The link to the complete list of support services including financial support can be found here