Scholarships

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

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.

Applications open – Monday 11th of September 2023
Applications close – Friday 17th of November 2023

The notification of the Scholarship will be on 12 December 2023. The presentation of the Scholarship to the award winners will occur in February 2024.


The Grummitt Family Bursary

This bursary is awarded to one new resident and one returning resident of Raymont Residential College.  The bursary recognises the challenge of living in remote and regional Australia and supports students to come to Brisbane to study.  It also looks at student leadership, community and extra-curricular involvement. This scholarship will assist with their student accommodation expenses whilst studying in Brisbane.

Applications open – Monday 11th of September 2023
Applications close – Friday 17th of November 2023

The notification of the Scholarship will be on 12 December 2023. The presentation of the Scholarship to the award winners will occur in February 2024.


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 on or before 12 December 2023.

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.

More information



Benefit type

Accommodation and Meals Allowance.

Jack Hooper: An allowance of $1,500 for a returning student and an allowance of $1,500 for a new student in one calendar year.
Grummitt Family: An allowance of $1,250 for a returning student and an allowance of $1,250 for a new student in one calendar year.

 

Citizenship requirements

Australian Citizen or Resident

 

Value

Jack Hooper: Two awards of $1500 each annually
Grummitt Family: Two awards of $1,250 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.


To be eligible for the Grummitt Family bursary, you need to:

  • Student who lives in a remote or rural area
  • 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 and leadership.
  • 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 Christ Family Scholarship for Christian Leadership assists new and returning Raymont Residential College residents of the Christian faith, with the costs of accommodation and meals whilst undertaking tertiary study in Brisbane.

Applications open – Monday 11th of September 2023
Applications close – Friday 17th of November 2023

The successful applicant will be notified on or before December. The presentation of the scholarship certificate will take place in February the following year.

How to apply

You must submit a written application by the closing date. All submissions must be made as one single pdf attachment – multiple attachments will not be received.  Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email on or before the end of the year.

Download the application form.

Please contact the Raymont Registrar Catherine Henderson on (07) 3377 9903 or by email catherine.henderson@raymont.com.au for further information or assistance.

More information




Benefit type

The bursary consists of an accommodation and meal allowance. An allowance of $5,000 paid to one student for one calendar year, OR an allowance of $2,500 paid to two students for one calendar year are available. It is paid directly to the student’s Raymont account at the beginning of Semester One.

Citizenship requirements

Australian citizen or resident.

Value

One $5,000 award OR two awards of $2,500 each.

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.
  • be a Christian from any church denomination under 25 years of age and have displayed leadership in your local church and/or Christian group (e.g. local Uniting Church, Scripture Union, Redfrogs).
  • a letter of endorsement from your minister, school teacher or Christian group leader needs to accompany the application.
  • display a willingness to participate in the activities of the Raymont Residential College Christian Fellowship Group.
  • 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 Brecknell Equity Scholarship

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

This scholarship 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.

Applications open – Monday 11th of September 2023
Applications close – Friday 17th of November 2023

The successful applicants will be notified on or before December 2023. The presentation of the scholarship certificate will take place in February 2024.

 

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 Catherine Henderson on (07) 3377 9903 or by email catherine.henderson@raymont.com.au for further information or assistance.

More information



Benefit type

The Scholarships 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 Scholarship 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.
  • be a Christian from any church denomination under 25 years of age and have displayed leadership in your local church and/or Christian group (e.g. local Uniting Church, Scripture Union, Redfrogs).
  • a letter of endorsement from your minister, school teacher or Christian group leader needs to accompany the application.
  • display a willingness to participate in the activities of the Raymont Residential College Christian Fellowship Group.
  • 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.