Noteworthy items

• A reminder to Year 12 students that many university early entry programs are closing this month – these are worth applying to as in many cases student Overall Position results are not considered in the application and students can receive an offer for a 2020 university place in November
• The University of Southern Queensland has great scholarship opportunities on offer
• Year 10 work experience is next week!

Year 12 Pathways

In recent weeks Year 12 students have had sessions around pathways information. This includes two sessions on how to apply to university as well as an information session to provide information around TAFE pathways and courses.

University of Southern Queensland Scholarships

USQ has announced new automatic scholarships for students with OPs from 1-8. The scholarships will be available to school leavers studying full-time at any of the three campuses at Toowoomba, Ipswich and Springfield. The scholarships will be automatically awarded to students who place USQ as their first preference via QTAC, and who meet the qualifying results.

The scholarships, which are unlimited in number, include:

• Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship - awarded to 2019 school leavers with OP 2/ATAR 97.5 or above. Total scholarship value of $29,000 over 4 years of study (or $23,000 over 3 years) including a $5000 Study Abroad package, participation in a leadership and development program, plus the opportunity to participate in the Student Ambassador program.
• Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship - awarded to 2019 school leavers with OP 6/ATAR 90 or above. Total scholarship value of $20,000 over 4 years of study (or $15,000 over 3 years), plus the opportunity to participate in the Student Ambassador program.
• Executive Dean’s Scholarship – awarded to 2019 school leavers with OP8/ATAR 85 or above. Total scholarship value of $6,000 over 4 years or $4,500 over 3 years), plus the opportunity to participate in the Student Ambassador program.

Full details about these scholarships are available at https://www.usq.edu.au/scholarships.

Year 10 Work Experience

Our Year 10 students are about to embark on their week of work experience. The aim of such work experience is to give students the opportunity to develop their employability skills and their understanding of the world of work and career pathways. I would like to congratulate the Year 10 students in their efforts to organise their work experience placements and thank their families who have supported them in this endeavour. Most of all I would like to wish our Year 10 students the best for the week and I look forward to catching up with them in Term 4 to hear all about it.

“Good Luck” to our Year 10 students on their work experience week next week!

Brisbane School of Distance Education

On October 16th, the Brisbane School of Distance Education is having an Open Day at the Coorparoo campus. This is an opportunity for students, considering study in subjects via this mode, to visit the school and gather information about enrolment. Any families interested in attending should register their interest at https://brisbanesde.schoolzineplus.com/form/5.

For more careers information, tips and news please view the careers newsletter that is regularly emailed to Year 10, 11 and 12 students or view it online at www.acwcareers.com.