Apply now: Scholarships available for members
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøCPSU NSW offers two scholarships; the É«ÀÇÉçÇøCPSU NSW Scholarship for the children of members and the Kris Cruden Scholarship for women aged 35 years and over who have been in the workforce and are commencing tertiary study.
Applications for both scholarships close at 5:00pm on Friday, 28 February 2025. Details are below.
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøCPSU NSW Scholarship
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøCPSU NSW scholarship is available at any Australian university in any course and is restricted to students entering the first year of a full-time course.
It is restricted to children of members of the É«ÀÇÉçÇøor CPSU NSW at the time of application, who have been continuous financial members for the previous five years. The scholarship will have a value of $2000 per annum and will be awarded in the first instance for one year and re-awarded annually for a maximum period of three years.
A scholar’s tenure shall be subject to a satisfactory report as to his/her progress and conduct.
The Scholarship will be awarded on results obtained in the 2024 Higher School Certificate Examination and Assessment or equivalent and will take into account whether or not the applicant is the holder of a scholarship, traineeship, etc.
Subject to the provisions above, the highest marks and assessment and/or aggregate will be the deciding factor in the award.
You can download an application form HERE.
The Kris Cruden Scholarship
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøCPSU NSW established this scholarship in recognition of the legacy of Kris Cruden, who was an Industrial Manager at the union and a mentor to many in the movement. Kris achieved so much in her career as a trade unionist, in the Labor Party and as Mayor of Leichhardt, after completing her tertiary studies as a mature-aged student who continued employment as she completed university.
The Scholarship is for women aged 35 years and over who have been in the workforce and are commencing tertiary study.
The Scholarship is restricted to women members of the É«ÀÇÉçÇøCPSU NSW who, at the time of application, have been continuous financial members for the previous five years.
The Scholarship has a value of $2000 per annum and will be awarded initially for one year and, subject to a satisfactory report on progress and conduct, awarded each year for a maximum of three years.
The Scholarship will be awarded to a woman member selected by the Executive based on factors including, socio-economic circumstances, academic potential, personal motivation, commitment to union values and commitment to studies.
You can apply by clicking .
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Nominations close for both scholarships at the end of next month.