Student Equity Support and MTB grants

Student Equity Support Grants

Student Equity Support Grants are available to all undergraduate students at James Cook University, either full-time, part-time, on campus or off-campus.

The Student Equity Support Grant has been established to assist students with the purchase of textbooks. Each grant consists of a credit redeemable from the JCU Bookshop in Townsville or Cairns valued at up to $400, based on study load (special arrangements can be made for off-campus students and for students enrolled in Visual Arts courses).

MTB Grants

MTB Grants are available for students who are 2nd year or later in an undergraduate course at James Cook University, either full-time or part-time, on campus or off-campus.

The MTB Grant has been established to assist students with the purchase of textbooks. It consists of a credit valued at up to a $500 based on study load, redeemable from the JCU Bookshop in Townsville and Cairns (special arrangements can be made for off-campus students and for students enrolled in Visual Arts courses).

Students are eligible to apply for a Student Equity Support Grant or an MTB Grant each semester (funding dependant) even if:

• You were previously successful in receiving this Grant (at any time)

• You are a recipient of any grant, bursary or scholarship (however you must disclose the amount in Section D of the application form)

Whilst certification of documents is required for Commonwealth Scholarships, it is not required for these Equity Support Grants.

To be eligible for a Student Equity Support Grant or MTB Grant, you must:

• Demonstrate that you have been experiencing ongoing hardships or additional challenges, which has hindered your access to or participation in tertiary education.

• Be eligible for or hold a Health Care Card or be dependent on a person who holds a Health Care Card; or supply sufficient documentary evidence of on-going financial hardship to enable a comprehensive assessment by the selection panel.

• Be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or hold a permanent Humanitarian Visa.

You should send your application as soon as possible and no later than the following:

• Semester 1 – all applications must be lodged by Friday 20 February 2009

• Semester 2 – To be confirmed

Please complete the attached application form and return it in person, together with relevant supporting documentation to:

or alternatively, mail your application form and documentation to:

Forms

ESG_MTB Grants Information Sheet

ESG_MTB Grant Application Form

Selection and Appeal Process

Successful Applications

Successful applicants (student number only) in 2008.