Scholarships

Our scholarships offer eligible students the financial support they need to succeed in their studies. We currently offer scholarships in three fields: academic excellence, Christian leadership, and equity.

The Jack Hooper Scholarship for Academic Excellence

This scholarship is awarded to one new resident and one returning resident of Raymont Residential College.  The scholarships recognises and rewards their outstanding academic achievements at school or university, as well as their leadership, community involvement and extra-curricular involvement in the environment or renewable energy. This scholarship will assist with their student accommodation expenses whilst studying in Brisbane.


How to apply

You must submit an online application for the Academic Excellence Scholarship by the closing date. All submissions must be made as one single pdf attachment – multiple attachments will not be received. Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications via email.

The scholarship application can be provided by contacting the Raymont Registrar, on (07) 3377 9903 or by email admin@raymont.com.au.

Download the application form.

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Benefit type

Accommodation and Meals Allowance.

Jack Hooper: An allowance of $1,00 for a returning student and an allowance of $1,000 for a new student in one calendar year.

 

Citizenship requirements

Australian Citizen or Resident

 

Value

Jack Hooper: Two awards of $1000 each annually

 

Applicable study areas

Applicable study areas include engineering, environmental, business or entrepreneurship offered by an approved higher education provider in Brisbane.

 

Total number of bursaries awarded

A minimum of two bursaries per year for a period of 2022-2032

Eligibility and selection criteria

To be eligible for the Jack Hooper bursary, you need to:

  • be a new or returning student at Raymont Residential College paying College fees.
  • be enrolled in a tertiary degree course at an approved higher education provider in Brisbane. (eg: Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland, Griffith University, South Bank TAFE etc).
  • be undertaking a full-time load of 3 subjects or more. Students undertaking a single subject or a non-award course (e.g. study abroad or exchange) are not eligible.
  • provide a written submission that demonstrates your outstanding academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and extra-curricular involvement in the environment or renewable energy.
  • the submission is to include a minimum of your previous year’s academic results.
  • supporting documentation including a reference from your school principal or equivalent should accompany the application.

The Scholarships Advisory Council will make determinations on recipients of scholarships based on advertised selection criteria and may receive recommendations from specialist advisors such as the Principal of Raymont Residential College.

The Scholarships Committee in consultation with the Synod Finance Investment and Property Board will review and approve all disbursements from the UCA Queensland Synod Scholarship Fund.


The Brecknell Equity Bursary

We acknowledge Mr & Mrs Brecknell for their generous funding of the Brecknell Equity Bursary.

This bursary assists one new student of Raymont Residential College experiencing adverse financial circumstances with the costs of accommodation and meals whilst undertaking tertiary study in Brisbane

 

How to apply

You must submit an online application by the closing date.

All submissions must be made as one single pdf attachment – multiple attachments will not be received. Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications via email on or before the end of the year.

Download the application form.

Please contact the Raymont Registrar Livia Luke on (07) 3377 9903 or by email admin@raymont.com.au for further information or assistance.

More information

Benefit type

The bursaries each consist of an accommodation and meals allowance of $3,000 awarded to two students – one new student and one returning student for one calendar year. The bursary value awarded is paid directly to the student’s Raymont account at the beginning of Semester One.

 

Citizenship requirements:

Australian citizen or resident.

 

Value:

Two $1,500 awards.

Applicable study areas:

All study areas in tertiary courses offered by an approved higher education provider in Brisbane.

Eligibility and selection criteria

To be eligible for this bursary, you need to:

  • be a new or returning resident at Raymont Residential College paying college fees.
  • be enrolled in a tertiary degree course at an approved higher education provider in Brisbane (e.g. Queensland University of Technology, the University of Queensland, Trinity College Queensland, Griffith University or South Bank TAFE).
  • be undertaking a full-time load of three subjects or more. Students undertaking a single subject or a non-award course (e.g. study abroad or exchange) are not eligible.
  • provide a letter of endorsement from your minister, school teacher, or community leader.
  • display a willingness to participate in the activities of the Raymont Residential College.
  • where applicable, include details of financial need, geographical location and/or other disadvantage.

The Scholarships Committee will make determinations on recipients of scholarships based on advertised selection criteria.

The Scholarships Committee in consultation with the Synod Finance Investment and Property Board will review and approve all disbursements from the Queensland Synod Scholarship Fund.

The Dr Dale Mason Academic Scholarship

The Dr Dale Mason Scholarship is awarded to a student who will be commencing their final year of a 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree, or completing a postgraduate degree, and who has achieved an overall GPA at or above the level of Distinction in their studies.

 

How to apply

You must submit an online application by the closing date.

All submissions must be made as one single pdf attachment – multiple attachments will not be received. Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications via email on or before the end of the year.

Download the application form.

Please contact the Raymont Registrar Livia Luke on (07) 3377 9903 or by email admin@raymont.com.au for further information or assistance.

More information

Benefit type

The scholarship consists of $2,000 awarded to one student one new or returning student for one calendar year. The bursary value awarded is paid directly to the student’s Raymont account at the beginning of Semester One.

 

Citizenship requirements:

Australian citizen or resident.

 

Value:

One $2000 award.

Applicable study areas:

All study areas in tertiary courses offered by an approved higher education provider in Brisbane.

Eligibility and selection criteria

To be eligible for this bursary, you need to:

  • be a new or returning resident at Raymont Residential College paying college fees.
  • be enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate degree or completing a postgraduate degree at an approved higher education provider in Brisbane.
  • be undertaking a full-time load of three subjects or more. Students undertaking a single subject or a non-award course (e.g. study abroad or exchange) are not eligible.
  • provide a letter of endorsement from a community leader.
  • display a willingness to participate in the activities of the Raymont Residential College.
  • where applicable, include details of financial need, geographical location and/or other disadvantage.

The Scholarships Committee will make determinations on recipients of scholarships based on advertised selection criteria.

The Scholarships Committee in consultation with the Synod Finance Investment and Property Board will review and approve all disbursements from the Queensland Synod Scholarship Fund.