Welcome to the Qantm College Scholarship Program

The following Commencing Students Scholarships are available in 2013 for prospective students who demonstrate exceptional talent and skills in their chosen creative media field.

Creative Development Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship is to assist graduating secondary school students who can demonstrate a high level of talent and skills in creative media, and provide them with an opportunity to develop these skills and achieve their goals within the creative media industry.

Intake	Applications Close
February	08/02/2013

Scholarship Award:
Recipients of a Creative Development Scholarship will be entitled to free tuition (40CP) for their third Trimester of study (usually Trimester 3 of Year 1) of any Bachelor Degree Course; or Trimester 3 tuition fees for any full-time Diploma course.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: Minimum 17 years old (turning 18 in the year of commencement);
• Successful Completion of Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) for Degree applicants or successful completion of at least Year 11 from an Australian Secondary School for Diploma applicants;
• All applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents;
• All applicants must be new commencing students who have not previously studied with SAE Institute or Qantm College;
• Evidence of high grades for Creative High School subjects (i.e. Art, Music, Media, IT).

Application Process:
Applicants must submit to the relevant Campus:

• A completed application form;
• Evidence for meeting the age, secondary studies and citizenship requirements;
• A covering letter explaining the reasons for applying for a scholarship, which course they are applying for, what they aim to get out of their time at SAE Institute, and why they should be considered for the scholarship;
• An extensive Portfolio containing samples of work they have produced that relate to the discipline they are applying for*;
• Two references (from school, employer or both).

*(As a guideline, you should include a traditional printed portfolio that displays your best design skills, illustrations and other work relevant to the course you are applying for. If you are applying for an audio, film, games or interactive media course, we encourage digital media and games submissions, videos of projects, short show reels and links to any work published online).

Creative Vision Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship is to assist Non-school leavers / Mature Age students who can demonstrate a high level of talent and skills in creative media, and provide them with an opportunity to develop these skills and achieve their goals within the creative media industry.

Intake	Applications Close
September	15/08/2013

Scholarship Award:
Recipients of a Creative Development Scholarship will be entitled to free tuition (40CP) for their third Trimester of study (usually Trimester 3 of Year 1) of any Bachelor Degree Course; or Trimester 3 tuition fees for any full-time Diploma course.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: Minimum 17 years old (turning 18 in the year of commencement);
• Successful Completion of Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) for Degree applicants or successful completion of at least Year 11 from an Australian Secondary School for Diploma applicants;
• All applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents;
• All applicants must be new commencing students who have not previously studied with SAE Institute or Qantm College;
• Evidence of high grades for Creative High School subjects (i.e. Art, Music, Media, IT); or demonstrated work experience in the Creative Media Industry.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit to the relevant Campus:

• A completed application form;
• Evidence for meeting the age, secondary studies, work experience and citizenship requirements;
• A covering letter explaining the reasons for applying for a scholarship, which course they are applying for, what they aim to get out of their time at SAE Institute, and why they should be considered for the scholarship;
• An extensive Portfolio containing samples of work they have produced that relate to the discipline they are applying for*;
• Two references (from school, employer or both).

*(As a guideline, you should include a traditional printed portfolio that displays your best design skills, illustrations and other work relevant to the course you are applying for. If you are applying for an audio, film, games or interactive media course, we encourage digital media and games submissions, videos of projects, short show reels and links to any work published online).

Creative Indigenous Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship is to assist Indigenous Australians who can demonstrate a high level of talent and skills in creative media and provide them with an opportunity to develop these skills and achieve their goals within the creative media industry.

Intake	Applications Close
February	08/02/2013
September	15/08/2013

Scholarship Award:
Recipients of a Creative Development Scholarship will be entitled to free tuition (40CP) for their third Trimester of study (usually Trimester 3 of Year 1) of any Bachelor Degree Course; or Trimester 3 tuition fees for any full-time Diploma course.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be of Indigenous Australian heritage;
• Age: Minimum 17 years old (turning 18 in the year of commencement);
• Successful Completion of Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) for Degree applicants or successful completion of at least Year 11 from an Australian Secondary School for Diploma applicants;
• All applicants must be new commencing students who have not previously studied with SAE Institute or Qantm College;
• Evidence of high grades for Creative High School subjects (i.e. Art, Music, Media, IT); or demonstrated work experience in the Creative Media Industry.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit to the Head of Student Services:

• A completed application form;
• Evidence for meeting the heritage, age, secondary studies and work experience requirements;
• A covering letter explaining the reasons for applying for a scholarship, which course they are applying for, what they aim to get out of their time at SAE Institute, and why they should be considered for the scholarship;
• An extensive Portfolio containing samples of work they have produced that relate to the discipline they are applying for*;
• Two references (from school, employer or both).

Address for submission of Creative Indigenous Scholarship applications:
Mr Mark L'Estrange
Head of Student Services
SAE Institute and Qantm College
Cnr Jane Street and Riverside drive
WEST END  QLD  4101

*(As a guideline, you should include a traditional printed portfolio that displays your best design skills, illustrations and other work relevant to the course you are applying for. If you are applying for an audio, film, games or interactive media course, we encourage digital media and games submissions, videos of projects, short show reels and links to any work published online).

Creative Visitor Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship is to assist International students who can demonstrate a high level of talent and skills in creative media, and provide them with an opportunity to develop these skills and achieve their goals within the creative media industry.

Intake	Applications Close
September	15/08/2013

Scholarship Award:
Recipients of a Creative Development Scholarship will be entitled to free tuition (40CP) for their third Trimester of study (usually Trimester 3 of Year 1) of any Bachelor Degree Course; or Trimester 3 tuition fees for any full-time Diploma course.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Meet all published entry requirements;
• Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa;
• Have received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) for an SAEQ course;
• All applicants must be new commencing students who have not previously studied with SAE Institute or Qantm College;

Application Process:
Applicants must submit to the relevant Campus:

• A completed application form;
• Evidence for meeting published International Student entry requirements;
• Evidence of holding a valid and relevant student visa;
• A covering letter explaining the reasons for applying for a scholarship, which course they are applying for, what they aim to get out of their time at SAE Institute, and why they should be considered for the scholarship;
• An extensive Portfolio containing samples of work they have produced that relate to the discipline they are applying for*;
• Two references (from school, employer or both).

*(As a guideline, you should include a traditional printed portfolio that displays your best design skills, illustrations and other work relevant to the course you are applying for. If you are applying for an audio, film, games or interactive media course, we encourage digital media and games submissions, videos of projects, short show reels and links to any work published online).

Commencing Students Scholarships Terms and Conditions
These scholarships are awarded in line with the following terms and conditions:

• The recipient is the sole scholarship holder;
• The recipient agrees to be profiled for marketing and promotional purposes. This may include providing photos and profile information for the Institute's websites, newsletters, advertising, posters, interviews etc.;
• The scholarship is non-transferrable and cannot be exchanged for any monetary value whatsoever;
• The scholarship entitles the recipient to undertake units of study from the awarded course only (it is not transferrable to another course or major);
• Should the recipient fail any units during the term of their scholarship, they will be obliged to pay full tuition fees to repeat these units;
• All outstanding tuition fees must be paid before scholarship commencement;
• The scholarship is only available at the Campus it has been awarded at;
• The scholarship excludes the cost of any hardware, software or textbooks.

The Institute is not obliged to award the Commencing Students Scholarships if it is determined that there were no suitable applicants.

 

The following Continuing Students Scholarships are available in 2013 for current students who demonstrate exceptional academic and vocational performance in their SAE or Qantm creative media studies.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship is to assist continuing Degree students who demonstrate excellence through their SAEQ course academic achievements, the opportunity to fulfil their potential to become the next creative media prodigy.

Scholarship Award:
Recipients of an Academic Excellence Scholarship will be entitled to free tuition (40CP) for their final Trimester of their 2 Year Degree course (usually Trimester 6 of Year 2).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Continuing SAEQ Degree student who has successfully completed the first 12 units of a Degree course;
• GPA of 6 or higher for the first 12 units of a Degree course;
• Demonstrated excellence in their academic studies;
• All tuition fees for Year 1 have been paid;
• No record of disciplinary action;
• Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship.

Application Process:
There is no application process applicable for the Continuing Students Scholarships as the recipient is selected by Institute staff, based on course academic or vocational learning achievements.

Vocational Excellence Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship is to assist VET students who demonstrate excellence through their SAEQ course vocational learning achievements, the opportunity to articulate to Higher Education studies and continue their learning journey with SAE Institute or Qantm College.

Scholarship Award:
Recipients of a Vocational Excellence Scholarship will be entitled to free tuition (40CP) for their final Trimester of a 2 Year Degree course (usually Trimester 6 of Year 2).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Recent SAEQ VET Diploma graduate;
• A current applicant for an SAEQ Degree course;
• Demonstrated excellence in their vocational learning studies;
• All tuition fees paid up to date;
• No record of disciplinary action;
• Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship.

Application Process:
There is no application process applicable for the Continuing Students Scholarships as the recipient is selected by Institute staff, based on course academic or vocational learning achievements.

Continuing Students Scholarships Terms and Conditions
These scholarships are awarded in line with the following terms and conditions:

• The recipient is the sole scholarship holder;
• The recipient agrees to be profiled for marketing and promotional purposes. This may include providing photos and profile information for the Institute's websites, newsletters, advertising, posters, interviews etc.;
• The scholarship is non-transferrable and cannot be exchanged for any monetary value whatsoever;
• The scholarship entitles the recipient to undertake units of study from the awarded course only (it is not transferrable to another course or major);
• Should the recipient fail any units during the term of their scholarship, they will be obliged to pay full tuition fees to repeat these units;
• All outstanding tuition fees must be paid before scholarship commencement;
• The scholarship is only available at the Campus it has been awarded at;
• The scholarship excludes the cost of any hardware, software or textbooks.
• Vocational Excellence Scholarships are not available for Certificate level courses or On-line courses.
• The Institute is not obliged to award the Continuing Students Scholarships if it is determined that there were no suitable candidates.