Support for financially disadvantaged students studying business, commerce and financial planning
The Karl Morris Scholarship is for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business, or dual-degree program with a major in financial planning or the Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice (1612).
The scholarship is aimed at helping those students who demonstrate talent, but are financially disadvantaged, realise their full potential.
Key points
Targeted to
Business, commerce and finance students
Value
$5,000
Level of study
Undergraduate
Apply by
4 pm Monday 22 April 2024
Scholarship details
To be eligible, you must:
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder
- be enrolled full-time at Griffith University in the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business, or a dual degree with a major in Financial Planning, or the Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice (degree code 1612, not OUA)
- be commencing at least second year of the required program (have completed a minimum of 80CP)
- not be in receipt of any other scholarship funding.
You can apply for this scholarship via our application process.
Application information
To be considered for this scholarship, you must complete the following sections within the application.
Study details
- Program.
Personal background
- Income and expenditure.
- Scholarships.
Statements
- Personal statement: In 500 words or less, share a statement about yourself and your personal ambitions.
- Challenges statement-: In 250 words or less, detail your personal and financial circumstances.
- Supporting documentation: You must upload the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Other: Please provide a copy of your Centrelink statements or evidence of financial hardship.
Please upload the following formats only: PDF, Word, JPEG or Excel. We cannot guarantee other formats will be accepted.
Value
Maximum value is $5,000, paid in instalments. Instalments of $2,500 are payable for each full-time enrolled trimester up to maximum value of the scholarship.
Payment
Payments are made up to six weeks after the census date, subject to recipients satisfying the scholarship’s terms and conditions.
To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must:
- remain enrolled on a full-time basis, with a Financial Planning major and in the Griffith Business School degree for which the scholarship was awarded
- maintain a minimum GPA 4.0
- not hold any other scholarship.
Recipients may be invited to meet with the donor and be featured in marketing materials to promote the scholarship.
The above conditions are verified each trimester at census date. If a scholarship recipient fails to successfully meet these conditions, it is at the discretion of the Scholarship Selection Committee to withhold the trimester instalment, or terminate the scholarship. The recipient must show cause to the Scholarships Office why the scholarship should not be terminated.
Applications, including supporting documentation, must be completed and submitted by the closing date.
Offers are made via email.
Applicants may be shortlisted and be required to provide additional information.
Griffith University reserves the right to withdraw an advertised scholarship at any time.
Donor details
Since graduating from Griffith University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Commerce, Mr Karl Morris AO has celebrated an outstanding career. His passion for the business world, along with his drive and commitment to the community, has seen him achieve incredible success.
Mr Morris is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Ord Minnett, one of Australia’s oldest and most respected investment advisory and stockbroking firms. In addition to his commerce degree, Mr Morris has completed a postgraduate diploma from the Stockbrokers Association, Institute of Company Directors and FINSIA. He has also completed executive education at Harvard University, University of Notre Dame, and University of Toronto.
Mr Morris is Chair of the Brisbane Broncos Ltd, AmCham Qld Council of Governors, Bravehearts Foundation Fund and the Investment Committees of The Catholic Archdioceses of Brisbane. Mr Morris is also a Board Member of JP Morgan Australia Advisory Council and the Australian Catholic University Senate.
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