Bursaries

NCWQ are delighted to have offered 12 bursaries of $1000 each for 2012 for women in Queensland.

NCWQ would like to thank all applicants for their submissions.
The bursaries for 2012 were awarded at a ceremony on Thursday 3rd May.
NCWQ would like to take this opportunity to once again thank the Sponsors for their generous support.

Bursaries available in 2012 were:

Mayor Paul Pisasale Bursary (2 bursaries)	Resident of Ipswich City Council Be enrolled in full time tertiary study Demonstrate commitment to leadership in the community
Mayor Pam Parker Bursary	Resident of Logan City Council Be enrolled in full time tertiary study Demonstrate commitment to leadership in the community
Office for Women Bursary (2 bursaries)	Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander tertiary student Be studying for a qualification in a non-traditional industry (eg mining, construction, science, engineering, technology, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, marine, transport and logistics and aviation.)
NCWQ Rural / Regional Bursary (2 bursaries)	Live in a regional or rural area of Queensland Commence tertiary study in 2012
Senator Boyce Bursary	Eligible to receive a disability support pension Enrolled in tertiary study
DiH Health & Wellbeing Bursary	Over the age of 18 Have been diagnosed with a mental illness Enrolled in an education program
Elements Living Bursary	Be enrolled in full-time studies or commencing full-time within 6 months of application Be able to demonstrate commitment to leadership through active participation in either a religion or community based organisation with the intent of improving the lives of seniors Be under the age of 25
Ergon Energy Bursary	Be enrolled in a full time Electrical Engineering degree
Stella Bursary	Be a high school student in year 10, 11 or 12 Live in the Redcliffe area Be the child of a sole parent

The National Council of Women of Queensland Inc (NCWQ) acknowledges our partners, Ipswich City Council, Logan City Council, Elements Living, Ergon Energy, Office for Women, DiH Health and Wellbeing, the anonymous donor of the Stella bursary and Senator Sue Boyce, and thanks them for their support of the 2012 NCWQ Bursaries.