10kclub.io Scholarship

About this scholarship

Each year the ANU College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics (‘the College’) may offer an award known as the 10kclub.io Scholarship (‘the Award’).

The objective of the award is to support later year students who are undertaking a program or Major in a Computer Science discipline. The award aims to help build the recipient’s passion, innovation and creativity within computer science.

Funding for this award is provided by Spinify Foundation and other donors. Spinify is an organisation that brings motivational psychology and gamification together to deliver fun at work, increase staff engagement and enhance work productivity to drive business outcomes.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Academic

VALUE

$10,000 per scholarship, paid as a stipend of two equal payments paid after the semester census date.

1 on offer

Payments made per semester

Payments made for 1 year

APPLICATION PERIOD

01-Oct-2024 to 30-Nov-2024

Student types
Domestic, International, Current
Student levels
Flexible double degree, Undergraduate, Honours, Master Degree, Postgraduate coursework, Graduate Certificate
Number of scholarships awarded
1 on offer
Selection bases
Academic merit
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on full-time study load

Field of study

Computer Science

Eligibility

The Award is available each year to a continuing ANU student who:

(a) is a domestic or international student;

(b) is undertaking a program or Major in a Computer Science discipline in the School of Computing, in the ANU College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics;

(c) has completed a minimum of 12 units of 3000-level COMP courses; and

(d) can demonstrate an ongoing commitment to passion, innovation and creativity within computer science.

Additional information

The duration of the award is 12 months and includes a stipend of $10,000 will be paid to the scholar in two equal payments, paid after the semester census date.

The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University each session. Recipients of this award are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.

Applications are called for with a closing date set by the College. The application process is in two stages:

Stage 1: The Pitch

The applicant is to submit in video format an expression of interest that articulates their idea. The content and format is at the student’s discretion, and should require no professional editing or video equipment (smart phone recording is all that is expected). The Pitch will need to address a range of questions outlined in the application form.

Videos should be no more than three minutes in length and further details for video submission are included in the application form.

Stage 2: Face to Face

On successful completion of Stage 1, shortlisted applicants will be required to present to the Selection Committee a plan for how they intend to use the scholarship funding to address their problem. This presentation is different to the pitch and should be no more than 15 minutes in length.