NCS VACATION RESEARCH EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2014 - 2015 NSC Vacation Workplace Health and Safety Experience Scholarship These scholarships are to provide students with training in workplace health and safety. Experience in workplace health and safety is a desired employer skill. At the end of the program students will be awarded a certificate that states the training they have received and the experience they have gained. Students will be provided with training around chemical labelling, induction processes, safe storage of chemicals. As part of these vacation scholarships students will acquire knowledge of the new gloabally harmonised labelling system for chemicals and will assist trained academics with applying this knowledge in the laboratory. They will also have the opportunity to develop other lab based skills. Students can state their preference for chemistry, physics and biology laboratory placements. The number of scholarships available will vary depending on the availability of funding. Duration of a scholarship is dependent upon the circumstances of student and available staff. They will be offerred in the December/January break and can range from a period of 6 weeks and up to 8 weeks and will be broken into two parts to allow for the Christmas closure of the University. It is expected that the students will be able to attend the compulsory training session in early December and be prepared to work on the program durig the first 2 weeks of December. Non attendance at this session will mean forfeiture of the scholarship. The value of a scholarship is up to $2000 and equivalent to a rate of $250 per week. The total value of the scholarship will be paid at the end of the Scholarship. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be a currently enrolled student: • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program offered by the School of Natural Sciences (completing second year or undertaking third year of the undergraduate program). SELECTION CRITERIA Selection will be based on: • • Academic merit, GPA (please attach a copy of academic transcript with your application) Suitability to undertake the proposed research, eg relevant skills and knowledge. COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND ATTACHMENTS Applications must be lodged by 5.00pm Monday 17 November 2014. Applications and/or supporting documentation submitted after the closing date will not be considered. For further information please contact either Associate Professor Kathryn Tonissen or Associate Professor Chris Brown. All applicants will be notified of the outcome via your Griffith University student email address. By Email Scholarships and Prizes Office scholarships@griffith.edu.au By Post Scholarships and Prizes Office Sewell Building N12 0.06, Nathan Campus Griffith University Qld 4111 scholarships@griffith.edu.au <NSC Vacation Research 2014> In Person At any Griffith University Student Administration Centre on the Nathan, Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt or South Bank Campus Location of Student Administration Centres www.griffith.edu.au/about-griffith/campuses/campus-maps Application form CRICOS code 000233E NSC Vacation Workplace Health and Safety Experience Scholarship Application Form 2014-2015 PERSONAL DETAILS Griffith Identification Number QTAC/UAC Application Number (if applicable) Title: Mr Miss Ms Other ……………….. Family Name:…………………………………………………………………………………………Date of Birth………/…….…./…..…… Given Names:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Address:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Suburb/Town:………………………………………………………………………………………..State…………………….…………… Country:……………………………………………………………………………………………….Post Code…………………………… Email Address:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Telephone Number:……………………………………………Mobile Number…………………………………………………………… CITIZENSHIP STATUS Please indicate your citizenship status below: Australian Citizen Permanent resident (Please provide Residency documentation) Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder (Please provide Residency documentation) New Zealand Citizen Are you Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? YES NO EDUCATION/PROGRAM INFORMATION Are you currently enrolled in a School of Natural Science Degree Program? Yes Expected to be admitted No (you are not eligible to apply) Grade Point Average (GPA)……………in your undergraduate course Current year of study……………………………… Please list your preferred discipline for undertaking the scholarship (please number in preference) Note that the aim is for all students to be given some experience across the available disciplines. 1. Biosciences 2. Chemistry 3. Physics <NSC Vacation Research 2014> Application form CRICOS code 000233E Suitability to undertake proposed research Please outline below why you wish to undertake this vacation program (Include relevant skills/knowledge and any prior experience with workplace health and safety you may have had.) (Max of half A4 page). DECLARATION – ALL APLLICANTS TO COMPLETE I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information I have supplied in this application is correct and complete. I understand that if I provide incorrect or incomplete information this may result in the cancellation of any offer made by Griffith University. I understand that if the University becomes aware of or has reason to believe that I have provided false or misleading information in my application, my eligibility will be reassessed. I recognise that it is my responsibility to provide all necessary documentation. I authorise the University to obtain information concerning my status required under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA). I understand that the scholarship selection process is competitive and not all applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria are necessarily awarded scholarships. I understand all correspondence regarding this application, including outcome will be made via my Griffith Student Email Address. Signature of applicant:……………………………………………...………………………………….Date……/……/………….. PROTECTING PRIVACY Griffith University collects, stores and uses personal information only for the purposes of administering student and prospective student admissions, enrolment and education. The information collected is confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except to meet government, legal or other regulatory authority requirements. For further information consult the University's Privacy Plan at www.griffith.edu.au/ua/aa/vc/pp or Telephone (07) 3735 7700 or (07) 5552 8811. <NSC Vacation Research 2014> Application form CRICOS code 000233E