ACU DOOLEYS Community Engagement Internship Scholarship 2026

The Community Engagement Internship recognises and rewards ACU students who demonstrate a commitment to ongoing development of their knowledge and skills in community engagement. Community engagement interns take on a substantial commitment to serving the community and working in community engagement programs. The student intern will be based in Western Sydney and serve community imperatives in that area.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2026
• Value$10,000
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• School to studyAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The scholarship is valued at $10,000, to be paid in instalments of $5,000 per semester.
• There is one scholarship available.

Successful applicants will also be provided with:

• a workspace in the ACU Engagement office
• an ACU Engagement mentor throughout their participation in the program
• access to all ACU Engagement seminars, workshops and other community engagement learning opportunities
• the opportunity to give a presentation on their learnings to our community partners and senior ACU Staff at the end-of-year seminar.

Requirements

This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:

• Course: any ACU undergraduate degree
• Campus: North Sydney, Strathfield or Blacktown
• Year level: second year or above (as of Semester 1, 2026)
• Contributions made to community service and ACU’s Mission

Selection Process

• Applicants will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the selection committee comprising of Dr Valentine Mukuria, Campus Dean, Blacktown, Ms Caroline Allen, Senior Community Engagement Officer, and a community partner representative.

Application Documents

Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:

• Written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining: your commitment to community service and how this relates to ACU’s Mission
• Letter of recommendation from an academic in support of your statement
• Letter of recommendation from a community leader in support of your statement

*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Appllications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly check the ACU Scholarship website.