Scholarship Program – Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants must:

• Be registered with CUC Isaac
• Live in the Isaac region
• Be enrolled in an accredited tertiary qualification (Certificate I or above)
• Demonstrate commitment to their studies

Both new and continuing students are welcome to apply.

The value of the scholarship may vary each year depending on the available funding and number of scholarships awarded. The scholarship is intended to assist with study-related costs such as:

• Course materials
• Technology
• Internet or study equipment
• Travel for study requirements
• Other education-related expenses

Scholarships are generally awarded for a 12-month period, but they may be structured to support shorter study periods if appropriate. The scholarship program operates annually, meaning students may reapply in future years if they remain eligible.

Yes. In most cases, scholarships will be paid in two instalments:

• First instalment: at the start of the scholarship period
• Second instalment: approximately six months later

Payment of the second instalment may be subject to confirmation that the student remains enrolled in their course.

Yes. If a course runs for six months or less, the scholarship may be structured as a single payment or adjusted to reflect the duration of the course.

If you change courses but remain enrolled in an eligible tertiary qualification, you should notify CUC Isaac. The scholarship may continue if the new course meets the eligibility criteria. Each situation will be reviewed individually.

If you defer your studies for a period of time, you must inform CUC Isaac as soon as possible. Depending on the circumstances:

• The scholarship may be paused
• Remaining payments may be delayed
• The scholarship may be reassessed

Each situation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you withdraw from your course, you must notify CUC Isaac. If the scholarship has already been partially paid:

• You may be allowed to retain funds already used for legitimate study expenses.
• Any future instalments may not be paid.

In most circumstances, students will not be required to repay funds already received, unless the scholarship was obtained through false or misleading information.

Scholarships are intended as financial support rather than a loan, so repayment is generally not required. However, repayment may be requested if:

• The information provided in the application was false or misleading
• The scholarship conditions were significantly breached

Scholarships may be considered income depending on individual circumstances. Students should seek advice from Services Australia or their financial advisor if they are concerned about how the scholarship may affect their payments.

Yes. Recipients may be asked to provide a short progress update approximately six months after receiving the scholarship. This helps demonstrate the impact of the program.

Yes. All applications will be treated confidentially and assessed by the Scholarship Assessment Panel. Only information required for the selection process will be shared with panel members.

Recipients may be invited to share their student story or participate in promotional activities. Participation is completely optional and will only occur with the student’s consent.

Yes. Students may apply again in future scholarship rounds if they remain eligible and funding is available. Receiving a scholarship in one year does not guarantee funding in future years.

Applications are assessed by the CUC Isaac Scholarship Assessment Panel, which reviews all applications against the published selection criteria. Final recommendations are endorsed through CUC Isaac governance processes.