Student Opportunities Fund

Please note that this scholarship is only available to students who have progressed their opportunity to such a point that its occurrence is almost certain. As such, students may have to purchase tickets or accommodation in advance of being awarded this scholarship, in which case, the scholarship panel will consider the costs already incurred and include that in their deliberations as to the amount granted if successful.

The strength of each application will be measured against the above selection criteria. A report will make recommendations to the selection panel, which will be represented by the Office of Engagement, Office of Research, Finance, Governance and other work units where specialist insights may be required.

Exclusions:

• Not available to first year undergraduate students.
• Not available to students who have already received funding under this scholarship in the past.
• Not available for job interviews, unless there is
  • clear commencement post-graduation from the applicant’s current course; and
  • applicant can prove that they are in the final round of interviews and their chances of being successful would be improved substantially by receiving funds from this scholarship.
• International travel will usually not be considered, unless there is a very clear and considerable opportunity for the student’s project to have global impact, in which case, the opportunity will be assessed on its merits, and how it aligns to the selection criteria.

Do you have a great idea that you’ve worked into a proposal and are ready to take it to the world? This could be a new invention, a business, or simply the opportunity to undertake a placement at a blue-chip company in a major capital city. We believe in bringing our Southern Cross University talent to the world stage, and this scholarship will make it easier for you to get there.

Students whose applications are successful must agree to:

• See their plan through to completion (as detailed in application).
• Agree to provide a report within four weeks of completing the project. The report should contain their final budget expenditure and any action items or ongoing engagement activities that arise from their opportunity.
• Students will also be asked to provide a release form which will allow Southern Cross University to undertake promotion of their achievements and how they have used the scholarship to develop their transition from university into employment, or how they have integrated their search for project funding within their course work.