Self-Starter Scholarship Details

Outline

At ACPE, we are committed to providing you with equal and supportive opportunities. The Self-Starter Scholarship is intended to recognise your life journey that may have been challenging, as well your outstanding academic excellence or your career in the sports industry. Consideration will be given to applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, applicants from rural and remote communities within Australia, students who have a disability or advocating for inclusion, high achieving students and our alumni network.

Benefits

25% off the total tuition fee

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen residing permanently in Australia
have completed the Australian Year 12 Higher School Certificate or equivalent
be commencing studies at ACPE in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course in the study period of application
be enrolled in a minimum of three study units in the study period of application and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person of Australia
- be from a rural town or remote community within Australia
- have a physical disability, ongoing illness or advocating for inclusion
- demonstrate high academic achievement
- a part of the ACPE alumni network
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This scholarship is non deferable.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:

academic merit and/or
your written personal statement (details of what to include is outlined in the Evidence Required section below)

Evidence Required

A well written Personal Statement of purpose where you express your academic goals, field of interest, and how this scholarship is going to contribute to your academic and career aspirations. This response should highlight your passion, motivation, and impact you will have both as an ACPE student and in your area of study (coaching, dance, education, football, health, sport business). This should include an introduction about you and a paragraph (of no more than 100 words per paragraph) on each of the following:
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- Explain what you hope to achieve by studying this course
- Describe how your passion in this area is going to drive your continued academic success and/or your career ambition in the sports industry
- Show evidence of your previous involvement in sports, projects, academic competitions, independent study or accomplishments in the sports industry (to enhance your application)
- How will you contribute to ACPE and its community as a scholarship student?
  
  Additional questions that may be applicable to some students:

- Alumni: describe any personal skills and attributes you have developed over the years (e.g. communication, decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, inspire and motivating others), and give examples of how you’ve used these effectively
- Students with a physical disability or ongoing illness: demonstrate how your involvement in sport or dance has made a positive impact on your community, school or team. Give examples of any initiatives or projects you have been a part of, including your advocacy in the sport or dance community for people with disabilities or ongoing illness
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Supporting evidence which may include a statutory declaration, evidence of circumstances, etc.

Self-Starter Scholarship Application Form

An ACPE team member will be in contact with you to discuss your scholarship application within 24 hours of your submission.

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Go-Getter Scholarship Details

Outline

Whether you are a go-getter, an achiever, or a dreamer, the ACPE scholarship could be the game changer you have been waiting for to start your education journey. We are looking for all-rounders who excel in either academic or non-academic pursuits and have a desire to be young leaders.

Benefits

25% off the total tuition fee

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

be an Australian citizen, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident or Permanent Humanitarian Visa
have completed the Australian Year 12 Higher School Certificate or other academic qualifications
be commencing studies at ACPE in a full-time undergraduate course in the study period of application
meet at least one of the following criteria:
- strive to bring a positive change by collaborating with others to achieve great things
- have big ideas and goals and you want to bring them to life
- demonstrate academic excellence and achievements throughout high school
- you are a natural leader and a role model at your school and/or in your sports community
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This scholarship is non deferable.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:

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evidence of academic merit, non-academic pursuits or young leader attributes
your written personal statement (details of what to include is outlined in the Evidence Required section below)

Evidence Required

A well written Personal Statement of purpose where you express your academic goals, field of interest, and how this scholarship is going to contribute to your academic and career aspirations. This response should highlight your passion, motivation, and impact you will have both as an ACPE student and in your area of study (coaching, dance, education, football, health, sport business). This should include an introduction about you and a paragraph (of no more than 100 words per paragraph) on each of the following:
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- Explain what you hope to achieve by studying this course
- Describe your career ambitions
- How will your passion, ideas or goals drive positive changes in the sports industry?
- Define young leaders, and provide details about the benefits of being a role model within your school and community
- How will you contribute to ACPE and its community as a scholarship student?

Go-Getter Scholarship Application Form

An ACPE team member will be in contact with you to discuss your scholarship application within 24 hours of your submission.

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Head Start Scholarship Details

Outline

Get a head start to your study goals with ACPE undergraduate diplomas. Our diplomas are designed to prepare you for an enriched and successful education journey and future career in the sports industry. By providing you with the right level of study skills, you will easily transition into a degree and gain credits into your chosen degree, which means you will have few units to study when you start your degree.

Benefits

12.5% off the total tuition fee

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen residing permanently in Australia
have completed the Australian Year 12 Higher School Certificate or other academic qualifications
be commencing studies at ACPE in a full-time diploma course in the study period of application
be enrolled in a minimum of two study units in the study period of application
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This scholarship is non deferable.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:

your application form that includes a written personal statement (details of what to include is outlined in the Evidence Required section below)

Evidence Required

A well written Personal Statement of purpose where you express your academic goals, field of interest, and how this scholarship is going to contribute to your academic and career aspirations. This response should highlight your passion, motivation, and impact you will have both as an ACPE student and in your area of study (coaching, dance, education, football, health, sport business). This should include an introduction about you and a paragraph (of no more than 100 words per paragraph) on each of the following:
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- Explain what you hope to achieve by studying this diploma
- Describe how your passion in this area is going to drive your continued academic success and/or your career ambition in the sports industry
- How will you contribute to ACPE and its community as a scholarship student?

Head Start Scholarship Application Form

An ACPE team member will be in contact with you to discuss your scholarship application within 24 hours of your submission.

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Refer A Mate Scholarship Details

Outline

Refer a mate today and give your friends or family members the opportunity to join ACPE and succeed with you!

You and your mate will receive $2,000 each if your mate meets the entry requirements and remains enrolled in a minimum of 3 units past census date.

Terms and conditions apply. See Eligibility section for more details.

Benefits

$2,000 voucher each for you and your mate

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Selection Criteria

This scholarship is open to ACPE students, staff and alumni who refer their mate to study with us.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

both be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens residing permanently in Australia
both have completed the Australian Year 12 Higher School Certificate or other academic qualifications
meet the entry requirements of your chosen course (for new students)
be enrolled in a minimum of 3 units after census date and provided tuition fees have been paid (either FEE Help or direct fee payment)
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This scholarship is awarded for the specific study intake and cannot be deferred to a new start date.

Referrals will not be paid if the referred student has already submitted or started an application to enrol at ACPE at the time of the referral.

Refer A Mate Scholarship Application Form

An ACPE team member will be in contact with you to discuss your scholarship application.

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

CEO’s Merit List Scholarships Details

Outline

The CEO’s Merit List Scholarships are offered to current students who demonstrate a high academic achievement and/or outstanding potential to be future leaders in each semester.

Our top priority is our students and these scholarships demonstrate that we help our students to build their future.

Benefits

25% off one unit fee

Selection Criteria

This scholarship is decided each semester by the Examiner’s committee and the CEO based on the student’s academic results and demonstrated initiative and motivation to succeed.

This scholarship is awarded for the specific study semester and cannot be deferred to a new start date. Students must also have a full-time study load in that study semester.

CEO’s Merit List Scholarships Application

There is no application form to be submitted.
These scholarships are awarded automatically following the review from the Examiner’s Committee and the CEO.

Elite Star Scholarship Details

Outline

ACPE understands the level of commitment, discipline and dedication required to excel at a high level in sport or dance and that this level of commitment to a sport places different demands on students to ensure that they can maintain good academic standing. The Elite Star Scholarships are intended for new students who have demonstrated a high level of commitment and achievement in dance or sport as an emerging athlete, performer or coach, and would benefit from financial support.

Benefits

$20,000 off the tuition fee
Other subsidiaries may be available

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen residing permanently in Australia
have completed the Australian Year 12 Higher School Certificate or other academic qualifications
be commencing full-time study in any ACPE undergraduate course in the study period of application
be an active member of a team (athlete or coach), dance company or an official participating at a representative level of sport or dance
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This scholarship is non deferable.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:

proven outstanding sporting, coaching, officiating or performance achievement
your written personal statement (details of what to include is outlined in the Evidence Required section below)

Evidence Required

A well written Personal Statement of purpose where you express your academic goals, field of interest, and how this scholarship is going to contribute to your academic and career aspirations. This response should highlight your passion, motivation, and impact you will have both as an ACPE student and in your area of study (coaching, dance, education, football, health, sport business). This should include an introduction about you and a paragraph (of no more than 100 words per paragraph) on each of the following:

Explain what you hope to achieve by studying this course
Describe how your passion in this area is going to drive your continued academic success and/or your career ambition in the sports industry
Show evidence of your previous involvement in sports, projects, academic competitions, independent study or accomplishments in the sports industry (to enhance your application)
How will you contribute to ACPE and its community as a scholarship student?

Two ACPE reference checks
Two letter of support from referees
Supporting evidence which may include a statutory declaration and evidence of high level performance and achievements such as coaching certifications, letter from a coach or player development manager

Elite Star Scholarship Application Form

An ACPE team member will be in contact with you to discuss your scholarship application within 24 hours of your submission.

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Gilchrist Foundation Scholarship Details

Outline

The Gilchrist Foundation’s mission is to assist eligible students in furthering their education and/or sporting ability through financial assistance and active mentoring. ACPE and the Gilchrist Foundation have two fee-relief scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who meet the course entry requirements to study at ACPE.

Benefits

$5,000 off the tuition fee

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen residing permanently in Australia
be an Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander only)
have completed the Australian Year 12 Higher School Certificate or other academic qualifications
commencing full-time study in any ACPE undergraduate course in the study period of application
be considered disadvantaged according to the following criteria: geographical isolation, Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, Ethnicity, Financial Hardship, family trauma, domestic violence, medical issues, single parenthood, physical disability or intellectual disability
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This scholarship is non deferable.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:

academic merit
your written personal statement (details of what to include is outlined in the Evidence Required section below)

Evidence Required

A well written Personal Statement of purpose where you express your academic goals, field of interest, and how this scholarship is going to contribute to your academic and career aspirations. This response should highlight your passion, motivation, and impact you will have both as an ACPE student and in your area of study (coaching, dance, education, football, health, sport business). This should include an introduction about you and a paragraph (of no more than 100 words per paragraph) on each of the following:

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- Explain what you hope to achieve by studying this course
- Describe your knowledge of your Indigenous community and background and your participation within your Indigenous community
- Show evidence of leadership roles and/or responsibilities you’ve undertaken within your Indigenous Community, or how you will use this course to promote your community
- How will you contribute to ACPE and its community as a scholarship student?
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Two ACPE reference checks
Two letter of support from referees

Gilchrist Foundation Scholarship Application Form

An ACPE team member will be in contact with you to discuss your scholarship application within 24 hours of your submission.

Important note: To submit and be considered for an ACPE scholarship application you must first apply and received an offer from ACPE. If you have not done so, please apply now.

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