Financial Assistance

Queensland Academies Isolated Students (QAIS) Bursary

On Friday 10 December 2010 the Premier announced a new category of support for rural and remote students attending one of the three specialised Queensland Academies in South East Queensland.

The new Queensland Academies Isolated Student Bursary will support highly capable students from rural and remote areas who are not eligible for the Living Away From Home Allowance Scheme (LAFHAS) to access financial support for travel and accommodation whilst attending an Academy.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Bursary, the following criteria must be satisfied:

• The student is not eligible to receive assistance through the Living Away From Home Allowances Scheme (LAFHAS); and
• The home address of the student must be in Queensland; and
• The nearest Queensland Government school with the appropriate year level to the student's family home is located in a Rural or Remote Education Zone; and
• The Queensland Academy the student attends is at least three hours travelling time per day from their home address using the school transport or public transport service; and
• The student's conduct, progress and attendance must be satisfactory.

For further information, please download:QAIS_ Bursary 2012 Guidelines

To apply, please download, complete and return:QAIS_ Bursary 2012 APPLICATION FORM

Alternatively, please copy and paste this web link in your browser:

http://education.qld.gov.au/ruralandremote/isolated-student-bursary.html

CLOSING DATE FOR 2012 APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 30 March 2012.

 

Student Scholarships

The Queensland Academies Scholarship Program is open to students entering Year 10 at each of the three Academies.   Scholarships are valid for three years of enrolment and only apply to the annual International Baccalaureate fee and the annual text hire and resource fee.

A maximum of three scholarships will be awarded each year by each of the Academies.

For further information on the eligibility, selection process and conditions, please click HERE.

 

Part Payment Plans for Queensland Academies Fees

A schedule of fee payments is forwarded to parents, after the deposit is paid. There are several options offered and any parent that is experiencing genuine financial difficulty is asked to speak to the Principal of the relevant Academy.

CRICOS Provider Number
00608A

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