Conference Scholarship – Students
The ACTS Conference Scholarship is available for students of institutional members undertaking sustainability related studies in a Further or Higher Education institution. The scholarship is awarded annually; however, this will be subject to the annual budget established by the Board, and dependent on suitable applications being received.
Aim
The aim of the Scholarship is to provide an opportunity each year for a student undertaking sustainability focused learning and teaching and/or research and whose institution is a member of ACTS to attend the Annual ACTS Conference. The 12th International ACTS Conference will take place on 26 – 28 September 2012, jointly hosted by The University of Queensland, Griffith University and the University of the Sunshine Coast at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre, Queensland. The theme “Mobilise and Motivate: Building momentum for a holistic sustainability approach” will address some of the key sustainability challenges facing professionals, managers, facilities, academics and researchers. Visit our conference pages for more information.
The Scholarship
The scholarship has a value of up to AUD$1500 incl. GST towards the cost of attending the conference. Where the total cost of attending the conference is less than AUD$1500, the scholarship will be the actual cost incurred.
The successful applicant will be required to produce a written report within 4 weeks of attending the conference (500 – 800 words). The report will be due for submission on 26 October 2012 and will be published in the ACTS newsletter and website. The report can cover questions including but not limited to:
- Why did you apply for an ACTS scholarship?
- What did you gain from attending the ACTS Conference?
- What was the highlight of the ACTS Conference?
- How will the knowledge gained from your attendance benefit your studies?
Please see the previous winner’s reports below for guidance.
Administration
ACTS will make the necessary travel/accommodation arrangements for the successful applicant.
Eligibility
- Only one candidate per institution will be awarded one of the three ACTS scholarships each year
- Scholarships will normally be granted to an individual only once
- Candidates must be a student of an Institutional Member of ACTS
- Candidates must be enrolled in a sustainability focused degree or demonstrate how they are proactively seeking experience and/or learning in sustainability (e.g involvement with an environmentally focused student group or volunteering with UNICEF)
- Scholarship applicants may be required to undertake an interview
Application and Selection
Applications for the 2012 Round of Conference Scholarship – Students will open Thursday 12 April.
The scholarship is to be awarded to two eligible candidates after consideration of the responses to the selection criteria. Selection of the successful applicants will be determined by the ACTS Board following receipt of a recommendation from a panel established to review the applications.
Selection Criteria
- Please provide your institution, and the name of the degree you are undertaking. (maximum 150 words)
- Please indicate which year of your degree you are in (ie. first, second etc.). Also provide details of specific studies undertaken relevant to environmental and/or social learning. (maximum 200 words)
- Provide details of how you actively support sustainability. (maximum 200 words)
- Provide information as to whether you plan to enter a career in sustainability or how you might use sustainability principles in your career. (maximum 200 words)
- Demonstrate why you think you are suitable to attend the ACTS Conference. (maximum 200 words)
- Explain what you think you will gain from attending the ACTS Conference. (maximum 200 words)
- Demonstrate learnings and findings that will be beneficial to you and your degree. (maximum 00 words)
- Outline how you intend to promote further involvement in ACTS amoug your peers. (maximum 200 words)
Candidates are to complete the online submission form by 4.00pm Thursday 21 June. Please note that answers to the selection criteria must be prepared prior to starting the online form, as partially completed applications can not be saved.
