About the Change Maker Scholarship
Available to new domestic postgraduate students, this scholarship rewards those continuing their education with a clear commitment to building capabilities and driving lasting change.
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ELIGIBLE COURSES
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are required to submit a written statement, reference letters, or other evidence of community involvement to substantiate claims of further learning and skills development which will create a positive impact.
Written Statement
- Outline ways you have committed to further your learning and skills development in an area related to your field of study
- Provide specific examples of how you have demonstrated your commitment through past actions or initiatives, outline your career goals, and explain what specific attributes or skills you wish to possess and what impact they will make
- Highlight any challenges you have overcome and how this scholarship will support your aspirations, if any
Scholarship Assessment Criteria
All applications for the Change Maker Scholarship will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Commitment to Creating Lasting Change
- Alignment of Postgraduate Study with Change-Making Goals
- Evidence of Leadership and Initiative (Demonstrated Passion for Societal Impact)
- Vision for Future Impact (Potential for Making Change)
How are the scholarship funds allocated?
The scholarship is applied to tuition fees and distributed evenly across the units required to complete the course. The total Change Maker scholarship value is $15,000.
For example, a Change Maker Scholarship recipient studying the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (16 units) would receive a scholarship value of $937.50 per unit, which is applied to their tuition fees as they progress through their studies.
More Details
Students are eligible to receive only one scholarship, bursary, or discount for the same unit of study. Where a student qualifies for multiple scholarships, bursaries, or discounts, the highest value award will be applied, and no additional scholarships or discounts will be granted for that unit.
Read the ACAP Change Maker Scholarship policy.