Dr Thelma Bessell-Browne Scholarship
The Dr Thelma Bessell-Brown Scholarship was established in honour of Dr Leo Leriche’s late wife Dr Thelma Bessell-Browne. Thelma was a teacher who dedicated her whole life to education, with a strong focus on reading and literacy in particular. The Dr Thelma Bessell-Browne Scholarship will be awarded to a student studying 4th Year in an Undergraduate Education degree who demonstrates a passion for education and a specific interest in reading and literacy
Application opening date: 14 January 2013
Application closing date: 25 February 2013
Method of application: Application form will be available to download from this web page between application opening and closing dates
Payments
Amount: $1600
Frequency: $800 in semester one and two following census date
Method: Electronic funds transfer
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility criteria:
- Students enrolling in their 4th Year at ECU in either
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- Bachelor of Education (Primary) or
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) or
- Bachelor of Education (Kindergarten through Primary)
- having completed one of the following unit structures (or equivalent)
- LIT1010 and LIT1110
- LIT2010 and LIT2110
- LAN2101 and LAN3201
Nationality:
- Australian citizen
Level of study:
- Undergraduate Bachelor courses
Year of study:
- 4th year
Faculty:
- Education and Arts
School:
Study mode:
- Full-time on-campus
Applicant Information:
Applicants must supply a written statement of 200 words indicating their commitment to the effective teaching of reading and literacy. In particular applicants should refer to any relevant activities they have undertake outside of their core units, in order to support their knowledge and understanding of effective literacy teaching.
Selection:
Selection will be based on Academic Merit and Statement of Commitment.
More Information:
Contact Scholarships Office