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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Peter W Sheehan Scholarship

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Disciplines
1000 AUD
Grant
Australia
Location
31 Jul 2026
Application deadline

About

Established in 2008, this award commemorates Professor Peter W. Sheehan AO, Vice-Chancellor of Australian Catholic University from 1998 to 2008 and his roles as former President of the Australian Psychological Society, the International Congress of Psychology and the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

One

Grant

AUD 1,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The Peter W Sheehan Scholarship honours Professor Peter W. Sheehan's deep commitment to the University and his professional commitment to the Psychology profession. 

Benefits

This scholarship is valued at $1,000, to be paid in one lump sum.

There is one scholarship available.

Eligibility

  • Commenced current ACU course in Semester 2, 2022 or prior.
  • Faculty: Health Sciences.
  • Course: Bachelor of Psychological Science or Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).
  • Year level: third year (as of Semester 1, 2023).
  • Completed 50 credit points in Psychology units from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Health Sciences

Locations

Australia

Nationality

226 nationalities

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

31 Jul 2026

Applicants are required to provide the following as part of the application:

A written statement of approximately 100 words outlining how you engage with your community and how it reflects the mission and values of ACU.

Letter of recommendation. 

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