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Scholarships

Glen Eira College is committed to recognising and rewarding student excellence in all fields of endeavour. The wide range of opportunities available is described below:

1. College Council initiated a series of Academic Excellence Scholarships for students in year 7, 9 and 11. If the successful scholars maintain their excellent grades, the scholarship is automatically awarded for the second year.

Please click on link at the end of this page to download the application form.

2. The school also administers several additional scholarships detailed below:

a. The Dorling Scholarship:
The William E. Dorling scholarship fund is the result of a generous bequest aimed at furthering the education of its recipients. The school determines the number and cash amount of each scholarship. The criteria for award of these scholarships are unusual in that, as well as satisfactory academic progress, candidates must be of good character and receiving religious instruction. The latter criterion can be met by a declaration signed by a priest, minister or rabbi that the applicant is of good character and regularly attending a religious group. The application for the Dorling scholarship is attached.
Please click on link at the end of this page to download the application form.

b. The Noel Parker Scholarship
The school awards Noel Parker Scholarships at our Presentation Evening. Students in Years 8 to 12 are eligible for these scholarships which are to encourage students facing financial difficulties to continue their education. Criteria for selection are: a positive academic record, a demonstrated commitment to Glen Eira’s Code of Conduct, citizenship qualities and an intention to undertake tertiary study at the completion of VCE. In 2008-9, 5 scholarships, each scholarship valued at $500, were awarded.
Please click on link at the end of this page to download the application form.

c. The GW Robertson Scholarship
The school also awards GW Robertson scholarships annually. The number and cash amount of each scholarship is determined by the Education Department with the main criterion for the award being economic hardship. In 2008-9, four scholarships of $200 each were allocated to students in Years 8, 10 and 12. The school recommends worthy recipients to the scholarship administrators.

d. The Mercia Sailah Scholarship
The school awards two Mercia Sailah Scholarships at our Presentation Evening. Students in Years 10 and 11 are eligible for these scholarships. Criteria for selection are: that they have been a student of Glen Eira College for a minimum of the previous 12 months; intend to complete year 12 at Glen Eira; intend to continue on to tertiary education; are committed to making promising academic progress; are eligible for EMA / Youth Assistance. Two school and one community referee must be provided. Each scholarship is valued at $500.
Please click on link at the end of this page to download the application form.

e. John Lucato Maths and Science prizes.
The John Lucato Maths and Science prizes are an annual endowment awarded to encourage year 11 students to pursue their passion for, and commitment to, Maths and Science. Two prizes, each of $500, will be awarded to a Maths and/or Science student continuing into year 12 Maths/Science studies at Glen Eira College.
Eligible students will be nominated by their Maths and/or Science teachers and winners determined following consultation between teachers and endorsement by the Year 11 coordinator. Prizes will be awarded at our annual Presentation Evening.

f. Additional scholarships and prizes are awarded at our annual end of year Presentation Assembly. Details of these additional scholarships are available from the school.

We also actively promote scholarship opportunities from local and civic sources such as Glen Eira City Council.

3. The Department of Education also offers scholarships for primary and secondary students at government schools. For a full list of these, please consult their webpage: www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships

4. In addition, there are many scholarships administered by independent trustees rather than the Department or a school. A list of these scholarships follows.

i. The David Burgess Foundation Award
Applications for this annual award are invited from Principals of Victorian government secondary schools on behalf of current Year 12 students who have had to struggle to overcome adversity, who have shown commitment to their own goals and to those of the community and who, with some help, will achieve those goals. Award winners receive approximately $3,000 towards the cost of tertiary education in each year of their course, and support and guidance from mentors. Application forms are posted to all Victorian government secondary schools in August. All applications must be returned to the Chairperson, The David Burgess Foundation, PO Box 278, Vermont, 3133
For further enquiries phone Mary Burgess on 9873 3053 or email grannymb@bigpond.com

ii. The Dafydd Lewis Trust
Students undertaking a degree course at a Victorian University (other than in theology, music, arts and education) may apply for scholarships under the Dafydd Lewis Trust. The scholarships are open to boys completing Year 12 in 2007 who have been educated in Victoria at a government secondary school for at least five consecutive years and whose parents' combined gross income does not exceed $55,600 per annum. Scholarships provide for a living allowance of $18,000 each year and is available for the duration of the student's undergraduate degree.
Further information on Dafydd Lewis Trust scholarship can be obtained from: http://www.dlewis-scholarship.org.au

iii. Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships of $10,000 per annum for the duration of the student's undergraduate degree are available for students (male and female) from government and non-government schools undertaking any degree course at the University of Melbourne in 2008. The combined gross income of the applicant's parents must not exceed $55,600 per annum. Further information on the Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation can be obtained from: http://www.dlewis-scholarship.org.au
Additional information can be obtained from ANZ Trustees Limited on 1800 808 910

iv. Frederick Richard O’Connell Scholarship
Applications are invited from students who are or who will be eligible to study at a Victorian university in 2008.
Scholarships are available to candidates who are about to commence or who have already commenced a degree or accredited course conducted by a Victorian University. Preference will be given to candidates who are children of either employees or directors/proprietors of companies that are members of the Timber Merchants Association (Victoria).
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of good character, personality, academic achievement and proficiency at sport. Grants of up to $10,000 plus per annum for each year of a course are available.
Application forms are available from the Equity Trustees website at http://www.eqt.com.au/grantseekers/trustsdetails.asp?trustID=8585 For further details please contact Equity Trustees Philanthropy Services by telephone on (03) 8623 5000 or by email at charities@eqt.com.au

v. The Captain Reg Saunders Scholarship
The Captain Reg Saunders Scholarship is an annual scholarship open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who are eligible to commence, or are currently studying, a university degree or diploma course in 2008 and intend undertaking this degree/diploma in an area of relevance to the indigenous community, with a preference for alcohol and substance abuse. This Scholarship is valued at $4,000 for one year.
Further information and application forms can be obtained from:
Australian Veterans’ Children’s Assistance Trust (AVCAT), PO Box K978, Haymarket, NSW 1240 on telephone 1800 620 361.
Email: vvt@accsoft.com.au
Web site: www.accsoft.com.au/~vvt

vi. IOR Friendly Society Scholarships
3 Scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be awarded to children or grandchildren of members of the IOR Friendly Society who are currently completing Year 10 at a Victorian government or registered secondary school. All scholarships are for two years and carry an allowance of $500 a year. The scholarships will be awarded based on the students school results and involvement in both school and community activities. Further information and application forms can be obtained through: Mark Healy (Fraternal Administrator), IOR Friendly Society Ltd, PO Box 649 Box Hill VIC 3128, on telephone on (03) 9286 4100 or fax (03) 9286 4150. Toll Free 1800 009 313

vii. The Margaret Schofield Memorial Scholarship
Applications for this annual scholarship are invited from government school students of VCE Music: Solo Performance. The selection panel will consider applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to music in recent years and to a future career in music performance. The students’ study score for VCE Music: Solo Performance will be taken into consideration. The annual scholarship of $4,000 will contribute towards the cost of tertiary education in music performance.
This scholarship was established by the family of the late Margaret Schofield in recognition of her achievements as a musician and her commitment to music education and is coordinated by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The application form is published in the VCAA Bulletin (September and October editions) available on VCAA website at: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/correspondence/bulletins/2007/bulletin2007.html
Phone enquiries: (03) 9651 4544.