Georgina Hope Rinehart Swimming Excellence Scholarship
Bond University
The Georgina Hope Rinehart Swimming Excellence Scholarship is among the most prestigious scholarships available in Australia, targeted to provide an opportunity for a series of high performance swimming scholars to compete at an elite level, while gaining an outstanding education. The Bond Swimming Club currently provides access to some of the best swimming coaches in Australia, some of whom are based on the Gold Coast. The scholarship is open to male and female elite swimming athletes who are eligible to compete for Australia; are swimming at a very high level for a school or club; have a high quality academic record; and who possess leadership qualities. Recipients of this scholarship will be provided with a unique mentoring experience through Bond Swimming Ambassadors, including Bond University Olympic and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallists. Bond Swimming Ambassadors will provide both sport and career mentoring, to assist in the development of the students’ sporting performance and preparation for life beyond sport.
Eligibility
Available to all Australian students applying for a single undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree or diploma at Bond University (excluding the Bond Medical Program, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology). Applicants must be:Australian students eligible to represent Australian Swimming; Meet the Academic requirements for selected program; Currently swimming at a very elite level; andDemonstrate strong leadership skills and community involvement. Recipients will be chosen in conjunction with Swimming Australia.
| Amount | $21,000 The scholarship covers 100% tuition scholarship awarded to the student for any single diploma program, single undergraduate degree, single postgraduate degree at Bond University (excluding the Bond Medical Program, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology). For a Bachelor of Laws this scholarship applies for a maximum of 6 semesters. It also provides a living allowance of $21,000 cash bursary given to the student each year as a cash payment, for up to three years. The cash bursary will be awarded as a cash payment and made directly to the scholar’s Bond student account. Pro-Rata basis if enrolled part-time (below 3 subjects). The cash bursary may be used as the student wishes, however, it is recommended that it is spent on accommodation, food, sporting equipment, participation in sporting events and training, Student Services and Amenities Fee and textbooks. The bursary does not guarantee to cover all living expenses that the student will incur during their time at Bond University. |
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| Frequency | Annual |
| Duration | years |
| Student type | Australian |
| For Australian students | |
| For international students | |
| Level of study | Undergraduate / VET Postgraduate |
| Field of studys | Accounting Agriculture Architecture Psychology Built environment Business and management Communications Computing and information technology Creative arts Economics Education and training Engineering and technology Environmental studies Tourism and hospitality Health services and support Humanities and social sciences Languages Law Para-legal studies Mathematics Nursing Rehabilitation Sciences Social work Sport and leisure Surveying |
