Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship Selection Weekend
Congratulations!
Congratulations on being selected for this years Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarship Selection Weekend! You should be incredibly proud of your achievements so far.
Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarships are awarded to the best and brightest Year 12 applicants across Australia. There were an overwhelming number of applications for the Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarship this year, and you are one of just 24 students in the nation to be shortlisted for the Selection Weekend.
On this page, you will find a number of links and resources to accompany the weekend of activities. Remember, while we might be physically distant, you certainly aren't alone. Contact us at any time - we're here to help.
What to expect
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Get to know Bond
Let us bring Bond to you! We'll take you on a virtual campus tour, where you can explore the areas you're most interested in and chat to your Bond Buddy along the way. We'll provide plenty of time to chat with all the Bond Buddies so you can learn what life at Bond is really like as a student. Getting to know Bond extends past the Selection Weekend, we encourage you to explore our website for further resources, information and student stories, and if you're able to visit campus in person, then our Personal Open Day is a great chance to explore campus further.
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Get to know each other
We've arranged some virtual activities so you can get to know your fellow finalists and the current scholars who will join you on the weekend. The Selection Weekend is just as much about building friendships and connections as it is about participating in assessment activities. We encourage you to make the most of the time you have with your fellow finalists leading up to the Selection Weekend, and continue that connection past the weekend. You're in a unique position where you can create a community of friends before even commencing university next year!
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Activities and assessment
While it's natural to feel nervous about the assessment, there's no need to be. Be yourself and show us who you are - that's what this weekend is all about, as well as being an opportunity for you to learn more about Bond and decide if it's the right place for you.You will be provided with a full briefing prior to the assessments commencing, so please don't feel anxious about what is involved, we will guide you along the way.
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Psychometric Testing
Prior to the weekend, you will be asked to complete some online psychometric testing. Criteria Corp will send you an email with full instructions on how to complete the test and will provide you with a deadline to complete the testing. The results of the test will not be used as part of the assessment process. During the Selection Weekend, you will attend a professional development session with Criteria Corp which will provide you with a valuable insight into your communication style and effectiveness and aims to enhance your personal awareness.
Vice Chancellor’s Mentoring Program
The Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarship is the University's most prestigious and longest standing scholarship. With only a handful awarded each year, the process to award the scholarships is vigorous and well-defined.
In addition to being awarded with a a full tuition remission scholarship, every Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholar is also invited to participate in the Vice Chancellor’s Mentoring Program. The Mentoring Program connects each scholar with an influential corporate mentor, and is intended to cultivate industry links, networks and business acumen for our Vice Chancellor’s Elite scholars. Our mentors are all highly regarded senior executives, who have forged their own successful careers in the corporate world, and generously work alongside each Vice Chancellor’s Elite scholar for their first year of study, to help prepare them for a phenomenal career beyond university. Some examples of past VC Mentors include Mr Graham Annelsey - CEO, Gold Coast Titans, Ms Marion Charlton - Chief Operating Officer, Gold Coast Airport and Ms Trish Hogan - CEO, Pindara Private Hospital.
Build connections, now
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Connect on social
One of the things our scholarship finalists find most surprising about the Vice Chancellor's Elite Selection Weekend is how many friends they made from the experience.
Assessment is part of the weekend, but it's also about you building your network of friends, and deciding if Bond is right for you. This year, we've set up a private Facebook Group where you can get to know the people who might become your lifelong friends.
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Put on a playlist
We've put together a playlist of our favourite tunes to help you prepare for an amazing weekend. You can also add your own favourites!
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Set up your space
You'll be participating in all the Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarship Selection Weekend fun from home. Here are a few tips for setting up your space.
- Set up somewhere quiet. You'll have a more enjoyable experience if you choose somewhere free from distraction.
- Get comfortable. Whether it's a desk in your room of your favourite chair, make sure you're comfortable. If you feel your best, you'll be your best!
- Take in your surroundings. Find a relatively plain backdrop, without any distractions or movement. It's a great idea to test your lighting before you log in, too.
You'll be able to test your connection in th week leading up to the selection weekend - we'll be in touch with more details.

One of the things our scholarship finalists find most surprising about the Vice Chancellor's Elite Selection Weekend is how many friends they made from the experience.
Assessment is part of the weekend, but it's also about you building your network of friends, and deciding if Bond is right for you. This year, we've set up a private Facebook Group where you can get to know the people who might become your lifelong friends.

We've put together a playlist of our favourite tunes to help you prepare for an amazing weekend. You can also add your own favourites!

You'll be participating in all the Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarship Selection Weekend fun from home. Here are a few tips for setting up your space.
- Set up somewhere quiet. You'll have a more enjoyable experience if you choose somewhere free from distraction.
- Get comfortable. Whether it's a desk in your room of your favourite chair, make sure you're comfortable. If you feel your best, you'll be your best!
- Take in your surroundings. Find a relatively plain backdrop, without any distractions or movement. It's a great idea to test your lighting before you log in, too.
You'll be able to test your connection in th week leading up to the selection weekend - we'll be in touch with more details.
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