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This scholarship is only for international students. Permanent residents or citizens of Australia will not be considered.
The recipient must be the holder of a foreign passport with an Australian Government student visa subclass 500 (vocational education).
The recipient must abide at all times by the terms of the visa. This includes adhering to the number of hours employed per week, attendance at the course, financial obligations and obeying Australian laws.
Students must complete a minimum of study 2 years study to be eligible
Re-enrolling students can not apply for a scholarship a second time.
The recipient must be enrolled in an international course with QCA with a CoE
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Student will be judged on the following criteria:
Attendance
(Minimum 90%)
Academic performance
(up to date with course progress – no previous issues)
Practical ability
(Advised by trainer/industry placement report)
Attitude and participation in class
(Advised by trainers/ISSO)
Attitude and participation during industry placement
(Advised by IP reports)
Performance in non-academic aspects of studies
(Advised by ISSO/trainers)
Personal presentation/uniform in class
(Advised by trainers)
Quality of written application
(Assessed by scholarship judging panel)
Quality of presentation/student interview (Assessed by scholarship judging panel)
Demonstrated worthiness for the award
(Other contributing factors)
Application to be judged against other eligible scholarship applicants
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Shortlisted students will be required to meet a judging panel for a short scholarship presentation and interview.
This may be face to face at the QCA campus or via Zoom.
The presentation/interview no longer than 15 minutes.
Presentation to be pre-prepared using PowerPoint or similar software suitable for presenting required information
Student presentation should include:
Brief summary of written application
Why you want a career in hospitality
How QCA has helped you achieve your goals
Your favourite parts of studying at QCA
The most challenging parts of studying at QCA
How you can act as a college ambassador
How you contribute to the wider community
The judging panel will ask some standard questions.
Judging panel will rate applicants on:
Quality of presentation
Quality of answers given
Personal presentation and attitude of applicant at interview
Preparedness of applicant
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The Scholarship award is named to honour people who have shaped QCA to be the college that it is today.
January / April Graduation - Graduation Scholarship Award
The Jim Finlayson International Student Scholarship
Jim Finlayson was the founder of Quality Training & Hospitality College. His vision was to create a college which focussed on preparing students with the right ‘attitude’ and skills required in the hospitality industry and to be ‘job ready’.
Graduation Scholarship Award
July / September Graduation - Graduation Scholarship Award
The Robert Foord International Student Scholarship
Robert Foord was a long standing and well-respected board member of Quality College of Australia. Robert helped shape the direction of the college and oversaw the expansion of our college into Sydney.
Compassionate Award (this award is given in special circumstances at the discretion of the college director)
The Sue Stevens Student Award
Sue Stevens oversaw the creation of Quality College of Australia’s international student program in 2009. Sue worked tirelessly to support the students and make them feel at home while they studied here in Australia.
The Sue Stevens International Student Award recognises a student who has made a positive impact on college life for those around them and demonstrates community values, support of fellow students and a positive attitude throughout their studies. These attributes are reflective of those shown by Sue herself.
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Please note you can only apply in the final semester of study (Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management)
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In 500 (or less) words please outline:
Why you want a career in the hospitality industry
How studying at Quality College of Australia has helped you achieve your goals so far
Note: This can include your personal and academic achievements to date and details of previous community participation or leadership roles. Please write your submission below
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As the winner of the International Student Scholarship will act as an ambassador for the college.
In what ways do you think you can contribute as a college ambassador?
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Do you do any volunteer work in the community here in Australia?
If so, please describe what you do and why.
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I understand that if I am not a student at Quality College of Australia, I will not be eligible for the international student scholarship.
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Signature:
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Good Luck!