Are part-time students eligible?
Unfortunately, according to university scholarship guidelines, most part-time students are not eligible for scholarships. You are only eligible to apply if you are able to demonstrate carer commitments or a medical condition that prohibit you from studying full time. Please note that the need to work full time is not accepted by universities as a prohibiting factor. If you would like more information about this requirement or are unsure if you meet the requirement, please contact your university directly. Capstone Editing must follow all university scholarship guidelines.
Are overseas students eligible?
The Capstone Editing Scholarship and Grant Program is only available to students studying at Australian or New Zealand universities who reside in either Australia or New Zealand. (You can be an international or overseas student studying on campus in Australia or New Zealand.)
Am I eligible to apply if I am finishing my studies shortly, or am about to submit my thesis?
Please check the date that the grant will be awarded. You must still be studying when the grant is awarded, as it is assumed you will be using the grant money to cover future costs, rather than to reimburse you for money already paid.
Can I supply a downloaded record of my grades, rather than an official transcript?
Yes, that is fine at the application stage. However, should you be shortlisted, you may be asked to provide an official transcript. Not providing an official transcript will not stop you being shortlisted.
Do I need a minimum GPA to apply for this grant?
No, we do not have a minimum GPA requirement. We understand that there is more to consider than just your GPA, so we will be accessing your application based on the bigger picture of your financial and academic situation.
Will my application be kept confidential?
Yes. Please read our confidentiality policy, which also applies to the Capstone Editing Scholarship and Grant Program.
Will I have any obligations towards Capstone Editing if I am awarded a scholarship or grant?
In order to promote our scholarships and grants to other students and academics, and to highlight the important research being undertaken by the successful applicants, we will publish information about each year’s recipients on our website, blog and social media channels. This will include the recipient’s name, photograph, department and university, and for postgraduate research students, their supervisors’ names, thesis title and thesis abstract. The recipients of some scholarships or grants are also asked to write a short report demonstrating how the funding assisted their research, and this will also be published on our website and social media channels. This information is all detailed in the terms and conditions for each scholarship or grant.
When do I need to use the funds by?
All funds must be used within 12 months of award of the grant or scholarship.
How do you determine financial need?
Since we cannot require any confidential information such as bank statements or Centrelink statements, we simply trust the information provided to us by applicants; although, you are free to provide these documents to demonstrate your financial need if you wish to. We ask that you explain your situation as part of your application. Information you might like to include is if you are working and how much you earn, if you receive any Centrelink benefits, and if you have any financial obligations other than your living and study expenses (e.g. having a family to support). Applicants must disclose if they hold another scholarship or grant. The successful applicant will be chosen at the sole discretion of Capstone Editing, based on our assessment of the financial need of applicants. Our decision is final.
How do you determine academic merit?
We assess your grades through the academic transcripts you provide us. For Honours and Postgraduate Research students, we also assess academic merit based on the letter from your supervisor and our determination of the quality of your research topic and the work you have completed thus far. Capstone Editing will choose the successful applicant at our sole discretion, based on our own assessment of the academic merit of applications, and our decision is final.
Are there any word limits for the sections of the application form?
No, there are no word limits. You are welcome to provide as much or as little information as you like.