Flinders University 2022 Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship

The Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship has been established by the Broken Hill & District Hearing Resource Centre Inc., with the view of assisting Deaf and hard of hearing people to further their education by undertaking post-secondary studies.

The purpose of the scholarship is: 

• To provide financial assistance to Deaf/hard of hearing people to assist and improve their participation and access to higher education
• To Increase education opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing students from rural and remote communities, the indigenous community and non-English speaking backgrounds is of particular importance.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship
• Requirements for Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship

At least one Scholarship each year will be available for assistance with tuition, text materials, computer/laptop or any other support considered necessary and approved by the Scholarship panel. The Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship will comprise of two rounds per year with each round offering financial assistance of $2,000 maximum.

Requirements for Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must be:

• Australian citizens or permanent Australian residents
• Turning 18 years of age in the year the scholarship is offered; preference may be given to applicants under the age of 25
• Bona fide Deaf / hard of hearing persons, priority given to students with an educationally significant hearing impairment
• Selected for admission to a recognized post-secondary education course at a university, college of advanced education etc. (full-time or part-time), or other such institutions deemed appropriate by the Scholarship Panel

Interview date, Process and Venue for Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship

Preference may be given to deaf or hard of hearing applicants from one or more of the following;

• Rural & remote area
• Non-English-speaking background
• An indigenous person
• Signing Deaf community

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications are invited from individuals across Australia.

Applications

Your application will include the following information:

• Application form – personal details

• A personal statement describing your academic intentions and other interests. This should include the area of purposed study and why you wish to be a Catherine Bonnes AM Scholar. Your statement must not exceed 1000 words and written in a direct manner. You must sign and date the statement in ink.
• Admissions notice (attach copy)
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate or other proof of age or proof of residency in Australia

For more details, visit Flinders University website.