Upcoming Online University Events

COVID-19 hasn’t stopped universities running open day events this year – it’s just forced them to be creative regarding how they run them! I encourage all Senior College students and parents to consider attending as many of these events as possible, to get a feel for the different universities and get some of your questions answered. This year also offers students and parents a unique opportunity to get to know universities outside our SEQ region and maybe think about going further afield for university study in the future.

Below is an updated list of virtual open day events that are currently confirmed. There is a link for each that will take you to a webpage where you can register for updates as programs are finalised. Details on virtual events at other major universities are not yet available.

• Griffith University: Virtual Open House from now till 1st October learn more
• Bond University: Saturday 25th July from 12.00pm – 4.00pm learn more
• CQU: 1st and 15th August from 10.00am – 1.00pm learn more
• UQ: Sunday 2nd August from 9.00am – 6.00pm learn more
• RMIT (Melbourne): 8th and 9th August learn more
• ANU (Canberra): Virtual Open Week 22nd – 28th August learn more
• ACU: 29th August, 5th September or 12th September from 9.00am – 3.00pm learn more  
• QUT: 29th and 30th August from 10.00am – 2.00pm learn more
• USQ: 5th September learn more

ACU Guarantee

ACU Guarantee offers eligible Year 12 students a place at Australian Catholic University (ACU) based on your Year 11 results. While successful applicants must still complete their Year 12 exams, students can do so secure in the knowledge that your marks from Year 11 meet ACU’s entry requirements. Students may also enhance their entry score by including a short personal statement that gives ACU an insight into your personal circumstances and motivation for university study. Applications open on Monday 3rd August, with offers made as early as September.

Bond University Scholarships

Bond University has one of Australia’s most generous scholarship programs, featuring a range of full-fee and part-fee scholarships awarded to the best and brightest applicants. Scholarships are designed to reward and recognise students who have excelled in the areas of academia, leadership, community and sport; including but not limited to:

• Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship – 100% tuition remission
• Bond University Indigenous Scholarship – up to 100% tuition remission
• Sporting Scholarships – up to 100% tuition remission
• Excellence Scholarship – 50% tuition remission
• Leadership Scholarship – 25% tuition remission

Applications are currently open and close on Sunday 9th August for the Vice Chancellor ‘s Elite Scholarship and Sunday 6th September for all other scholarships.

To apply, students need to complete the Bond University Study Application Form (apply.bond.edu.au) and the Scholarship Application Form (apply.bond.edu.au/scholarships) by the earliest closing date relevant to the scholarship(s) they are applying for.

Griffith Film School Experience Week – 21-25 September 2020

The Griffith Film School prepares the next generation of filmmakers, animators and game designers for creative and exciting careers in the global industry. Experience Week is tailored to current Year 12 students considering future tertiary study at the Griffith Film School.

During the week-long program, participants will choose a study area (Animation or Film and Screen Media Production) and be taught by a highly skilled, industry connected teaching team and gain theoretical and practical skills.

Participants will also complete a piece of work for their creative portfolio and get a feel for what it’s like to study at the Griffith Film School on Griffith’s vibrant South Bank campus. For more information, visit: griffith.edu.au/filmschool.

Government Support for Year 12 School Leavers

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (North Coast Region) provide a rank of information and support for recent school leavers. For our Year 12 student of 2020, it will be important to access all support available in their first year out of school.

The support DESBT provides includes:

• Providing updates on new departmental initiatives, subsidies, incentives and grants.
• Providing VET pathway information and advice.
• Potential employment or training opportunities.
• Relevant training programs and support (such as nearby Skilling Queenslanders for Work projects).
• Connecting you with information to assist in your job search or study pathway goals.

You can opt-in and then opt-out of this service at any time. To sign up for the service, you will need to complete this online form.

Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development