DOOLEYS Community Engagement Internship Scholarship

Awarded By: Australian Catholic University in Australia
Updated on Apr 17, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Bachelors
Deadline: Apr 17, 2024
Amount: USD 10,000
Countries:
AustraliaAustralia

Scholarship Overview

The Community Engagement Internship recognises and rewards ACU students who demonstrate a commitment to ongoing development of their knowledge and skills in community engagement. Community engagement interns take on a substantial commitment to serving the community and working in community engagement programs. The student intern will be based at the Strathfield campus and serve community imperatives in Western Sydney.

Applicable course, university, and country

  • Bachelor of Nutrition Science
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Youth Work
  • Bachelor of Applied Public Health
  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)
  • Bachelor of Theology
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)
  • Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities)
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Exercise Science
  • Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of High Performance Sport
  • Bachelor of International Development Studies
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)
  • Bachelor of Applied Public Health (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Creative Arts
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
  • Bachelor of High Performance Sport (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology
  • Bachelor of Educational Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Drama
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Arts in Geography, Environment and Society
  • Bachelor of Arts in History
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Media
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Languages
  • Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
  • Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Study of Religions
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Arts in Event Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Finance
  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Informatics
  • Bachelor of Arts in Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Global Studies
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
  • Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies
  • Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Design and Technologies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy

 

Scholarship amount details

The scholarship is valued at $10,000, to be paid in instalments of $5,000 per semester.
Conversion rate used: 1 AUD = Rs. 54.76 (last updated 7th December 2023).
Scholarship amount will be given: Every Semester

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees × Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Others ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this

Number of students to be awarded:
1

Eligible student nationality

India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, United Kingdomraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • Written statement of approximately 300 words outlining:
    • Your commitment to community service and how this relates to ACU’s Mission
  • Written reference from an academic in support of your statement
  • Written reference from a community leader in support of your statement
  • Commitment to community engagement and the ACU Mission
  • Recipients will also be requested to submit a scholarship impact statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them
    • The letter should be submitted to the Scholarships Office no later than 1 October each year
  • Enrollment in the same course under which the scholarship was awarded
  • Minimum grade point average of at least 50 (credit) in each semester
  • Participation in a minimum of 100 hours of community engagement practicum per year with ACU Engagement (may include internally-focused engagement activities)
  • Participation in a minimum of 100 hours of approved community engagement activity per year with community partners of ACU Engagement
  • Attend quarterly workshops focused on topics related to community engagement
  • Electronic portfolio that displays their progress and achievements throughout their time in the CES Program
  • Regular contact with their ACU Engagement mentor

Scholarship Application:
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Application Documents:

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Transcript Required

 

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info Date
Application Deadline Not Available
Contact Email: Not Available
FAQ Link: Not Available
Phone Number: Not Available

 

Additional Information:

  • To remain eligible for scholarship payments, recipients are required to maintain the following:
    • Enrollment in the same course under which the scholarship was awarded
    • Minimum grade point average of at least 5.0 (credit) in each semester
    • Participation in a minimum of 100 hours of community engagement practicum per year with ACU Engagement (may include internally-focused engagement activities)
    • Participation in a minimum of 100 hours of approved community engagement activity per year with community partners of ACU Engagement
    • Attend quarterly workshops focused on topics related to community engagement
    • Electronic portfolio that displays their progress and achievements throughout their time in the CES Program
    • Regular contact with their ACU Engagement mentor

Selection process:

    • Applicants will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office, and the recipient will be determined by a selection committee
    • The committee will be comprised of:
      • Father Anthony Casamento (Vice President)
      • Dr Matthew Pink (Associate Director, Community Engagement)
      • Community partner representative (TBA)

 

Scholarship Eligibility

This scholarship is open to current ACU students who meet all the following criteria:

    • Course: Any ACU undergraduate degree
    • Campus: North Sydney, Strathfield, or Blacktown
    • Year level: Second year or above
    • Contributions made to community service and ACU’s Mission
    • Successful applicants will also be provided with:
      • A work space and access to a computer in the ACU Engagement office
      • An ACU Engagement mentor throughout their participation in the program
      • Access to all ACU Engagement seminars, workshops, and other community engagement learning opportunities
      • The opportunity to give a presentation on their learnings to our community partners and senior ACU Staff at the end-of-year seminar

Special Restrictions:
No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site. Student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Exams Details:

Exam Name Indicates if exam is required
12 Required

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Every Semester