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Student Opportunity Fund

Bondies supporting Bondies

The Student Opportunity Fund (SOF) is funding sourced from the generous donations of Bond alumni through the Ambition Appeal.   

SOF is available to support students in achieving their goals either as an individual or part of a club.  The activities should demonstrate an ‘out of the classroom’ experience that enhances the education experience of Bond University students.

The allocation of funding is determined by a Committee and based on the quality of application, the uniqueness of the opportunity and the impact on an individual, group of students or a community. Available funding is up to $2000 and should be considered as a contribution.

We acknowledge the contribution of past Bondies to help future Bondies.

1. Individual educational opportunities

This fund provides support for student access to "beyond the classroom" educational experiences. This includes academic, leadership or other extracurricular activities such as internships, work experience, volunteer work, conferences, clinical placements, informal study abroad, courses/study and academic competitions. 

This category may also include individual applications from members of a study group or team that is not a BUSA affiliated club. 

Educational Experience Requests are encouraged to demonstrate:

  • Unique and outstanding activities

  • Benefits to the individuals involved and helps enrich their Bond student experience

  • Orientation toward academic or professional development

  • Direct relationship to the individual's declared major, field of study or current program

  • Support of a Bond faculty member

  • A detailed budget to support the activity

  • Attempts for additional and/or alternative funding

  • Clarity of goals and thoroughness of planning

  • Adherence to University policies, regulations and established procedures

  • Other University funding is not available for the activity

  • Student invitation or selection is based on merit

Who can apply for these funds? 

Bond University students currently enrolled in a Bond University undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree or Bond University College diploma, for activities to be undertaken while they are enrolled at the University. 

Bond Medical Program Students

Funding will be considered for Medical students who undertake extracurricular, volunteer, or career-development activities instead. 

Funding will not be granted for Medical placements within core-curriculum activities, as they are not considered in anyway to be external or an additional opportunity. 

2. Group co-curricular opportunities

This fund provides monetary support to unique and outstanding activities, events or projects planned by and for Bond students. 

Programs should promote a greater sense of community at Bond; enrich the Bond Student Experience or reflect a commitment to the cause. This fund is designed to encourage increased interaction outside the classroom. 

Funding requests are encouraged to demonstrate:

  • Club activities designed to enrich the student experience in a significant way

  • Club activities that contribute to the community in a significant way

  • A unique opportunity or experience for its participants

  • Promotion of an issue/cause relevant to Bond students

  • Promote a broad view of cultural experiences and knowledge

  • An opportunity for students to gain valuable leadership experience and knowledge

  • Encouragement of collaborative events planned by and for Bond students fostering intellectual exchange or advance knowledge, such as: visiting speakers, forums on topics of general interest and student publications.

  • Involvement of a significant number of Bond students in planning and participating in the activity

  • A detailed budget to support the activity

  • Clarity of goals and thoroughness of planning

  • Attempts for alternative fund raising demonstrated

  • Adherence to University policies, regulations and established procedures

Who can apply for these funds? 

Bond University Student Association affiliated clubs and societies.

3. Faculty Study Tours

This fund provides support to Faculty approved study tours where a group of students and academic(s) undertake a unique and educational experience overseas.

Faculty leads will be responsible for the distribution of the funding to approved students on the study tours.  This category may support current study tours from the Faculty of Society & Design and the Bond Business School. 

Study Tours are encouraged to demonstrate:

  • Unique and outstanding activities in an overseas location

  • Benefits to the students involved and helps enrich their Bond student experience

  • Orientation toward academic or professional development

  • Direct relationship to the students’ declared major, field of study or current program

  • Support the strategic initiatives of the Faculty

  • A detailed budget to support the activity including other funding options

  • Clarity of goals and thoroughness of planning

  • Adherence to University policies, regulations and established procedures

  • Students are selected through a competitive and merit-based process

Who can apply for these funds? 

Lead educators within Bond University faculties and schools.