The CBS Innovation International Scholarship is part of Curtin University’s commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching and research, for the benefit of our students and the wider community. Students applying for the CBS Innovation International Scholarship are required to show insight and creative ideas in relation to their future profession and demonstrate a strong understanding of their chosen course of study.
Student type
- Current Students
- Future Students
Faculty
- Curtin Business School
Course type
- Undergraduate
Gender
Non-gender specific
Nationality
- International students
Scholarship base
- Merit Based
Maximum number awarded
5
Scholarship Value
The CBS Innovation International Scholarship will provide the following support for the expected duration of the undergraduate degree for up to a maximum of three years (based on a full-time study load of at least 100 credits per semester):
- A total value of up to $9,000 paid as the contribution of $1,500 per semester towards the cost of the student tuition fees (excluding the student services and amenities fee(SAAF))
Note:
- The scholarship will be paid directly to the student tuition fee account prior to the census date relevant to each enrolled semester.
- The scholarship will commence from semester 2, 2017.
- You are liable for the balance of your student tuition fees each semester as the scholarship benefit will not cover your entire fees.
- You are liable for the Student Amenity Fees (SSAF) and as the scholarship benefit will not cover the this fee.
- You must ensure that you meet the payment deadlines for both the balance of tuition fees and the relevant SSAF liability for each semester.
Eligible courses
- Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems) single major
- Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Technology) single major
- Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Technology and Systems) double major
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the CBS Innovation International Scholarship:
- International student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education (Subclass 573 or 500)
- Enrolled as a first year student or received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) into an eligible undergraduate degree and major at Curtin University for Semester 2, 2017
This scholarship is deferrable for up to one year.
Conditions that need to be met to keep your scholarship
Recipients must meet ALL of the following:
- Remain enrolled in eligible course and major and major of study
- Maintain a full time study load of 100 credits each semester at Curtin University
- Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 70 each semester
- Pass all units attempted each semester
Scholarship continuity is subject to meeting satisfactory academic progress as outlined above. Progress will be assessed at the end of each study period. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a recipient with unsatisfactory progress or who breaches the scholarship conditions shall be ineligible to retain the scholarship. Exceptional circumstances must be forwarded to and shall be at the discretion of the Scholarships Office.
Changes to enrolment
If a recipient intends to do any of the following they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office (scholarships@curtin.edu.au) for approval BEFORE the change. The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect their scholarship.
- Change from full-time enrolment
Withdrawal or Terminated from units or course: A recipient who withdraws from their units or course of study, or has been terminated from studies will become ineligible for continuation of the scholarship, will not receive any further payments and will be required to repay to Curtin University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.
Applications open: 13/06/2017
Applications close: 28/07/2017
Applications close: 28/07/2017
