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Scholarships
Universities in Victoria offer a range of scholarships for students. The Scholarships booklet explains both Access and Equity Scholarships and Institutional Merit Scholarships. Access and Equity scholarships are for students experiencing financial difficulty with the costs of living and studying. Institutional merit based scholarships are awarded to high achieving students.
Some of the Scholarships for 2012 can be applied for via SEAS during VTAC applications. However, some institutions are direct application. It is advisable to check the 2012 Scholarships booklet on the VTAC website http://www.vtac.edu.au/pdf/publications/scholarships.pdf. In the individual institution’s information pages in the VTAC guide, there are references to scholarships. Scholarship information sent to the school will be placed on the Careers webpages, and in the Student News disseminated to students every Monday via their school email.
Please note that Scholarship applications via VTAC close October 21 at 5.00pm – including supporting documentation.
See VTAC's Scholarships guide, it will have details on what scholarships you can apply for through VTAC
Universities in Victoria offer a range of scholarships for students. The Scholarships booklet explains both Access and Equity Scholarships and Institutional Merit Scholarships.
Access and Equity scholarships are for students experiencing financial difficulty with the costs of living and studying.
Institutional merit based scholarships are awarded to high achieving students.
myfuture's website also has a great scholarships resource - you can find scholarships Australia wide with their search facility .
All Universities and other institutions will have their own scholarships - to find out more you need to:
- visit their websites,
- check
the institution section of the VTAC Guide and
- visit the institutions' Open Days to get more information.
- another idea may be to 'google' for information on Scholarships.........
 SCHOLARSHIP FOR RURAL STUDENTS: The Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation offers scholarships to year 12 students from rural/regional Victoria to enable them to participate in tertiary study. The scholarships provide financial support of $15,000 per annum for three years, and also participation in mentoring and leadership development programs. Applications close 30th July 2012.
For more information, go to: http://msrf.org.au/scholarship-and-programs/foundation-scholarship
 
MARCUS OLDHAM COLLEGE offer courses in Horse Business Management, Agribusiness and Farm Business Management. It is located at Geelong, Victoria and is a private college. They have just released the list of scholarships available for the 2013 intake. For a list of the scholarships, closing dates and interview times, please go to www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au
Scholarships offered through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for Tertiary Students:
Information on these and many more DEECD Scholarships can be found here: https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships/
Please note that only the details of the scholarship are available here, for full information, please use the link above.
Alexander Rushall Scholarship
Scholarship details
- Sponsored by Trust Company Limited
- Valued at $1500
- Available for one year
- One scholarship awarded each year.
Who can apply
- Students completing Year 12 in 2011 in a Victorian government school and will commence full-time university in 2012; or
- Students who attended full-time university in 2011 and are continuing their studies in 2012
- Students involved in school and community activities
- Students who demonstrate financial need.
Application Closing Date :31 January 2012
Charlotte Wilson Scholarship
Scholarship details
- Sponsored by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
- Valued at $1500
- Available for one year
- One scholarship awarded each year.
Who can apply
- Australian citizens, female student teachers who have completed their second year of training at the University of Melbourne in 2011 to qualify as a primary teacher
- Female student teachers who completed VCE in a Victorian government school
- Female student teachers who demonstrate financial need.
Application Closing Date 31 January 2012
Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholarships
Scholarship details
- Administered by ANZ Trustees
- Valued at $14,000 per year (subject to annual review)
- Available for the duration of student’s undergraduate degree
- Approximately 10 new scholarships awarded each year.
Who can apply
- Male students educated at a Victorian government school for the last 5 years – exceptions apply for holders of humanitarian visas
- Male students who intend to undertake a full-time degree course at any university in Victoria in 2012
- Students whose parents'/guardians' joint gross income does not exceed the permissible threshold ($66,976.00 per annum in 2011)
- Applicants who are under 19 years of age on 1st January 2012 (i.e. not yet 20) – exceptions apply for holders of humanitarian visas.
Application Closing Date 9 December 2011
Doris Evans Scholarship
Scholarship details
- Sponsored by Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
- Valued at $575
- Available for one year
- One scholarship awarded each year.
Who can apply
- Student teachers who completed their second year of training at an accredited tertiary institution in Victoria to qualify as a teacher of primary-aged children
- Student teachers who completed VCE in a Victorian non-metropolitan government school
- Student teachers who are not holders of any other scholarships
- Student teachers who demonstrate financial need.
Application Closing Date 31 January 2012
Ella Donald Service Fine Arts Memorial Scholarships
Scholarship details
- Sponsored by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
- Valued at $1000
- Available for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress
- Several scholarships awarded each year.
Who can apply
- Student who completed VCE in a Victorian government school
- Students who will commence or will continue a full-time fine arts degree or diploma in 2012
- Students under 21 years of age who demonstrate financial need.
Frederick Richard O’Connell Scholarship
Scholarship details
- Administered by Equity Trustees Limited
- Valued at $10,000 per scholarship
- Available for one year.
Who can apply
- Students who will commence or continue a full-time degree or accredited course at a Victorian university in 2012
- Students who demonstrate good character, personality, academic achievement and proficiency at sport.
Application Closing Date 31 Dec 2011
Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship details
- Administered by ANZ Trustees
- Valued at $10,000 per year
- Available for 3 years of the scholarship holder's undergraduate degree
- At least one new scholarship awarded each year.
Who can apply
- Female students educated at a Victorian government school for the last 5 years – exceptions apply for holders of humanitarian visas
- Female students who intend to undertake a full-time degree course at the University of Melbourne in 2012
- Students whose parents'/guardians' joint gross income does not exceed the permissible threshold ($66,976.00 per annum in 2011)
- No age limitations
Application Closing Date 9 December 2011
Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund (VBAF) Tertiary/Vocational Scholarship Program
Scholarship details
The VBAF Tertiary/Vocational Education and Training Scholarship Program has been extended to support eligible students undertaking undergraduate tertiary and vocational education and training studies. Students will need to be in charitable need as a result of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires. Successful applicants will receive a lump sum payment of $7,500 (or part thereof) each semester to complete their studies. There are Selection Criteria that must be met – see website for details.
Scholarship details
- Funded by the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund
- Applications accepted until 31 January 2012
- Valued at $15,000 per year for the duration of the course of study, subject to satisfactory progress
- Several scholarships awarded each year
Who can apply?
- Students who are currently enrolled in an approved course of undergraduate tertiary or a vocational education and training course in 2012, and will be continuing to experience financial hardship as a result of the 2009 Victorian bushfires
- Students who were directly affected (physically, psychologically) by the 2009 Victorian bushfires
Application Opening and Closing Date Applications open on 14 November 2011 and close 31 January 2012.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY – Some scholarships covering a range of disabilities are listed here:
VTAC Equity Scholarships; UAC Equity Scholarships; Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund; The June Opie Fellowship; Kenneth W. Tribe Fellowship Fund; Further Education Bursary; Print Disability Scholarship Program and Seniors Grant; Redkite Scholarship; Alison Watson Memorial Award; Deafness Forum Post-Secondary Educational Scholarship; The Justice Disability Scholarship Scheme; Golden Stave Educational Fellowship; NRMA Insurance Scholarship; Gregory and Dolores Farrell Scholarship. (NOTE: Some are yet to release information for 2012).
 THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE PRINCIPAL’S SCHOLARSHIP
The Principal’s scholarships are worth $5000 for a year of study and living costs. Two students per school, with high academic skills and has contributed significantly to the school and wider community, will be nominated by their Principals.
In addition The University of Adelaide has another 35 scholarships for commencing students and 50 for continuing. Any students interested in enrolling at the University are encouraged to visit the scholarship website www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships for financial assistance.
 AGRICULTURE/DIARY/AGRONOMY SCHOLARSHIPS!
South West Institute of TAFE is pleased to announce two new scholarships for students commencing study at Glenormiston College in 2012. Applications are now open for the ET Heard Scholarship and the RC Webb Scholarship, valued up to $2000 each! Eligible applicants must have a passion in agriculture, diary and agronomy sectors. For more information please call 03 5557 8200 or email glenormiston@swtafe.vic.edu.au.
Any interested students can apply online via http://www.swtafe.vic.edu.au/Campuses/Glenormiston/gcscholarship.aspx
APM College of Business and Communication worth $42,000
APM are awarding a 1/2 fee scholarship to a Year 12 student seeking to study at either Sydney or Brisbane campuses in 2012.
To apply students must completed an application form, show a passion for Business and Communications Industry and willing to market themselves at a workshop at the campus for one day in November. Better hurry, applications close Friday 14th Oct.
William Blue’s Year 12 HSC Hospitality Revisions Workshop
William Blue College of Hospitality Management will be holding a one day interaction revision workshop at their North Sydney campus on Thursday 29th September. Learn straight from the source and get tops and strategies to achieve the best HSC Hospitality exam marks. To book please get in touch with Crystal on 02 8588 4732
Billy Blue’s Raw and Talented Scholarship
Every year we hold a different brief for scholar applicants at Billy Blue College of Design. Basically students can be as creative as they would like developing designs concepts but must link it back to the brief theme "Raw & Talented". Students can apply to study at our Sydney, Brisbane or new Melbourne campus. But hurry, all artworks must arrive at the offices by Friday 9th December 2011. For more forms and information please contact Emmanuel on 02 9925 1695.
CATC Design School’s Scholarship
Up to $17,000 can be yours! Any interested applicants are required to come up with a name for an exhibition which addresses 'global warming' issues and a written rationale for the ideas behind your submission. Entries for the CATC scholarship close Friday 18th November.
LAW RELOCATION SCHOLARSHIP 2012 -The Faculty of Law will be offering a Relocation Scholarship to all eligible students in 2012. It consists of an one-off payment of $5,000. The scholarship is awarded automatically to all eligible students who accept an offer and enrol to study Law at UTAS,
To be eligible students need to meet the following
- Be a new/commencing University student
- Recently completed Yr 12
- Students in Gap Year have not commenced any form of tertiary study during the period
- Achieve an ATAR of 90 or above
- Enrolled in a direct entry Bachelor of Laws combined Degree at the University of Tasmania as at Semester 1, 2012
For further info, please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on (ph) 03 6226 7510 or (email) Kira.White@utas.edu.au
 EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS
Early Entry Programs: Several Universities offer alternative ways of gaining access to tertiary courses through early entry programs. Each universities early entry program has different selection criteria, different closing dates and different methods of application. To find out more, go to the following websites:
Charles Sturt University: Applications close 19 September, www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/getting-to-uni/prep
University of Canberra: Applications close 30 September, www.canberra.edu.au/principals-recommendation
University of New England: Applications close 30 September, http://une.edu.au/earlyentry
Flinders University: Applications close 30 September: www.flinders.edu.au/future-students/how-to-apply/special-entry/principals-recommendation-program.cfm
La Trobe University: Applications close via SEAS Category 6 on 11 October, www.latrobe.edu.au/access/SALT.htm
University of Ballarat, Applications close 18 October,
www.ballarat.edu.au/reep
Australian Catholic University: Applications close 14 October, www.acu.edu.au/144491
 APPLYING FOR A COURSE AT KANGAN INSTITUTE? Once you complete your course application through VTAC, you will be able to apply for one of five scholarships up to the value of $5000. Applications close 31 October- for more information, go to www.kangan.edu.au/scholarships Interested in Film and Television at Swinburne? You should consider applying for the John Bowring ACS Memorial Scholarship, which aims to assist students in their first year of the Bachelor of Film and Television. The scholarship is valued at $3000 and will be offered to students from a low-SES, rural or regional, indigenous or non-English speaking background. To find out information about John Bowring ACS and how to apply for the scholarship, go to www.future.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships
Scholarships for Nursing: The Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme: Undergraduate (NAHSSS UG) is now open to students applying for any of the following approved courses- Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery and the Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Midwifery. Applications close on 16 September. The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a scholarship worth up to a total of $10,000 per year for three years full time study or $5,000 per year for up to six years part time study. To find out if you are eligible, and how to apply, go to www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/nahsssug
WOMEN IN ENGINEERING: The school of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at RMIT is offering five scholarships worth $5000 each for women wishing to study an engineering degree in 2012. Students must achieve an ATAR of at least 95 and can display leadership qualities in a social or cultural setting. For more information, go to www.rmit.edu.au/aeromecheng
THE NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND SUPPORT SCHEME (NAHSSS) This Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an approved undergraduate nursing or allied health degree. You will receive up to $10,000 per year during your full time degree or $5000 per year for part time. Applications for the 2012 funding round will open in September 2011. Confirmation of opening dates will be posted on the SARRAH website during August at www.sarrah.org.au
 UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT – REEP (Regional Education Entry Program)
We are dedicated to increasing the participation rates in higher education of students from rural and regional areas.
UB recognises that VCE results (or equivalent) do not always predict success at tertiary level and REEP is designed to enable secondary students to apply for alternative entry into one of UB's higher education programs. When students apply through the REEP process they are assessed on their overall academic potential and demonstrated motivation to succeed rather than just their ATAR.
REEP applications will open on 28 August 2011 for entry in 2012.
For any queries about the REEP program please contact the University of Ballarat on 1300 225 527 or info@ballarat.edu.au
 ACU - EARLY ACHIEVERS PROGRAM
“COMMUNITY COUNTS” – This scholarship recognises the contributions made by school-leavers and non school leavers to the community. These contributions could have been made through your school, the workplace, local community organisations, culture, sport and/or a religious group. Applications open 14 Aug and close 14 October 2011
Examples are: Peer mentoring/support programs, Red Cross Door Knock Appeal, Cancer Council: Relay for Life, aged care facilities, music groups etc.
EAP applicants will need to have completed the relevant prerequisites subjects for their course and achieve the University’s minimum entry score of ATAR 58.8 or OP 18.
Check out the ACU website for more information and to apply via the online application forms.
  ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING AUSTRALIA PUGGY - HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
This scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are or will be studying at a TAFE or entry level university course in the following professions: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker, Allied health, Dentistry/Oral health, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing
Scholarships are now available online for the start of the 2012 academic year and are worth up to $7500 per year for part time study and up to $15000 per year for full time study.
For more information contact RCNA on free call: 1800 688 628, scholarships@rcna.org.au , www.rcna.org.au
 CATC DESIGN SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
If you are interested in studying graphic design, interior decoration and design, photo-imaging, advertising and desktop publishing in 2012, you should explore the CATC Design School scholarship competition.
You could be successful in winning one of three scholarships worth up to $17 000 each. The competition is designed to encourage students to address global warming issues through design.
To find out about the competition and how you can enter, contact Lucas West at lwest@think.edu.au 02 8588 4799. All applicants will be invited to attend a free two-day design seminar.
 Charle Stuart University - PREP (Principal Report Entry Program)
The Principal Report Entry Program is an early entry scheme designed to attract academically talented students from high schools and TAFEs in non metropolitan areas.
This early entry scheme is for non metropolitan Yr 12 students (and certain TAFE students) who are identified by their School Principal as a consistent achiever with the potential to succeed in University studies.
Students must apply for CSU via UAC (NSW equivalent of VTAC) at www.uac.edu.au at a cost of $23.00 or you can call UAC on 02 9752 0200. The 2011 PREP application form will be available to download by late July. The completed forms are to be forwarded to CSU by 19th September 2011. Keep an eye on http://www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/getting-to-uni/prep for more details and forms.
RMIT - New Merit Equity Scholarship
Creaged to assist high achieving students who face financial and/or educational difficulties. Recipients will receive:
-$6,000 per year for 3 years
-$10,000 travel grant.
Applications close Friday 29 October 2010 and studnets automatically apply when applying for a RMIT scholarship vial VTAC: www.vtac.edu.au
RMIT Scholarships Choose from the array of RMIT scholarships that recognise leadership skills, community involvement and academic excellence.
You can also find a range of scholarships for students from diverse backgrounds, students who want to enhance their leadership skills and those who want to study overseas.
St Hilda’s College, Uni of Melbourne
Partnership School Scholarship
Rewarded to the BSSC Year 12 student with the highest ATAR(ENTER) score who has nominated St Hilda’s College as their college of first preference for accommodation. $3,000 reduction in College fees.
Special Bursary Pool also available to BSSC families with financial difficulties. The assessments are carried out PRIOR to formal enrolment and commitment to attending St Hilda’s College.
More information for both of the opportunities listed above is available from Careers.
Twenty percent of the University’s new undergraduate Commonwealth supported places will be offered to students from educationally, financially or socially disadvantaged backgrounds through the Access Melbourne scheme.
- Access Melbourne can help you gain a place in a course, even if your ATAR is below the Clearly-in Rank.
- If you apply for Disadvantaged Financial Background and/or Applicants from Rural or Isolated Areas and achieve the required ATAR, you will be guaranteed a place.
- Many Access Melbourne applicants will be awarded a Melbourne Access Scholarship. Others will be awarded a National Equity Scholarship or a Commerce Opportunity Bursary.
Categories include:
- Disadvantaged financial background
- Applicants from rural or isolated areas
- Under-represented schools
- Difficult circumstances
- Disability or medical condition
- Non-English speaking background
- Recognition as an Indigenous Australian
- Mature-age consideration (non-school leaver entry pathway)
More information is available at www.access.unimelb.edu.au
 Monash Scholarships page. This site lists scholarships that are on offer at Monash - check dates, conditions and applications carefully. http://www.adm.monash.edu/scholarships/applicants/year12.html
 Do you...demonstrate leadership in your school or workplace, coordinate a community initiative, volunteer in a local cultural, sporting or religious group or provide care to someone in need?
ACU's Early Achievers' Program recognises your potential to achieve great things. Apply now and you could be offered a place at ACU by late October.
Interested? Check out: www.acu.edu.au/counts
Who is an early achiever?
Find out about this unique program and the qualities ACU looks for in an early achiever.Find out if you're an early achiever.
 CHARLES STURT P.R.E.P. SCHEME – application forms for this scheme are now found online and available NOW!.
PREP stands for Principal’s Report Entry Program and is designed to attract academically talented students from the High Schools in non-metropolitan areas in NSW, ACT and Victoria.
To be guaranteed an offer under PREP, a student must include that course as a preference on their UAC application form and to receive an Early Round offer that preference must be the highest preference the student has nominated.
A successful PREP application guarantees selected students an offer to their preferred course at CSU prior to the mainstream selection system, which is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). This means you could be made an offer before your Year 12 results are known.
Charles Sturt University offers almost 100 courses to undergraduate students, however the courses below are excluded from PREP.
PREP is offered to non-metropolitan schools in Victoria, NSW and ACT and to students who are currently in High School and taking TAFE subjects as part of their studies that may make them ineligible for an ATAR.
See Mark in Careers for more information on this fantastic scheme.
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY REGIONAL BONUS 2011
Students interested in studying at CSU are advised that they are automatically eligible for a 5 point bonus on their ATAR. CSU also has a PREP program, where students can be recommended by the college for early offers based on the college’s recommendation ( rather than the ATAR). Students interested in CSU are encouraged to speak to a Careers Counsellor ASAP.
Scholarships
Scholarships at RMIT are not just for outstanding academic achievements.
There are plenty of scholarships that cater for students from all walks of life and educational backgrounds.
Please note: RMIT has become aware of a series of scams relating to admissions and scholarships. Organisations not aligned with or endorsed by RMIT are asking prospective students to pay a fee to make an application. RMIT scholarships do not require any application fees. Please contact us if you are asked to make an application or payment in this way.
TAFE
Undergraduate
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
International students
Travel scholarships and grants
Refugee background
 UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA 2012 SCHOLARSHIPS
For any students considering applying to UTAS for 2011, there is a booklet in the Careers Office containing a comprehensive collection of scholarships available. UTAS is a DIRECT APPLICATION University more information is available on the UTAS website: http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/scholarships/
DEECD 2011/12 Scholarship Information:
Scholarships offered through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for Year 11 Students in 2012:
Please click on the link below for Year 11 Students, these scholarships range in value from $600 to $2,000 (possibly more in some cases):
https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships/list.aspx?YearID=12
Scholarships offered through Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for Year 12 Students in 2012:
Please click on the link below for Year 12 Students, these scholarships range in value from $600 to $15,000 (some are one-off payments, others are per year):
https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships/list.aspx?YearID=13
Scholarships offered through Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for Tertiary Students commencing in 2012:
Please click on the link below for Tertiary Students, these scholarships range in value from $1,500 to $18,000 (some are one-off payments, others are per year):
https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships/list.aspx?YearID=14
 DAFYDD LEWIS TRUST SCHOLARSHIP Dafydd Edward Lewis (1866 – 1941) migrated to Australia from Wales in 1896. He first worked in the drapery field and eventually established himself most successfully in business, with a partner, Joseph Love. Lewis was a man of bold character and an entrepreneur who believed in hard work and education. When he died in 1941 he left an estate valued at £700,000 to be held in perpetual trust to provide scholarships for boys for full time tertiary study. The Trust was established in 1942 and the first scholarships were awarded in 1943.
The Dafydd Lewis Trust continues to provide equity and merit-based scholarships to young men who might not have otherwise received a University education due to the limited financial resources of their parents. Multiple scholarships are awarded every year for full-time degrees in most courses at any Victorian university with 80 scholars being currently supported in 2011.
Students can intend to study any degree offered at any university in Victoria, with the exception of Arts, Education, Music & Theology, excepting those students who wish to undertake the Arts course for the purpose of gaining entry to a course which was previously offered by the institution as an undergraduate degree but is now only offered at postgraduate level.
Applications are open now, and must be received by the Trust no later than Friday December 9, 2011
MARY JANE LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP When Dafydd Lewis died in 1941 he left his estate to be held in perpetual trust, to provide scholarships for boys to attend full-time tertiary education. The Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation, named in honour of Dafydd Lewis’ second wife, was created in 2004 by a group of passionate philanthropists to reflect the educational environment of today.
The Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation is structured on a similar basis to the Dafydd Lewis Trust. Equity and merit-based scholarships are awarded after consideration of a combination of an applicant's academic performance, a means and asset test applied to applicants and their parents, and an interview. The key difference is that the Mary Jane Scholarship Foundation is restricted to young women. There are no restrictions on the degree course that scholarship recipients can take.
Applications are open now, and must be received by the Trust no later than Friday December 9, 2011
 DEAKIN FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS - Check out the pages here for more information.
DOXA CADETSHIP PROGRAM Is now taking applications for the 2012 program. The Doxa Cadetship Program assists talented young people from socially and financially disadvantaged backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership qualities and academic capability during their year 12 VCE studies and who aspire to complete a tertiary education. Students applying are in their final year of VCE studies and plan to go onto university the following year.
The program also provides students with an annual book allowance, a corporate partner organisation relevant to their degree, 8 weeks REAL work experience per year and a work place mentor. The program also provides a suit, professional and personal development, tutoring and counselling support if required.
Please visit the website for more details on how to apply, or download application forms here.
TDT VICTORIA CADETSHIPS , the principal source of industry advice about training to the Victorian Government, has developed a Cadetship program to encourage young people into the Transport and Logistics industry.
Ours is a rapidly growing industry, with the freight load in Australia alone predicted to double by around 2015. The Transport and Logistics industry currently has an ageing workforce and it also suffers from having a poor image. Basically the industry is not considered a top career choice for young people.
With these factors in mind, TDT Victoria has developed a program to encourage exit Year 12 students into the industry.
This program is not about truck driving.
Currently there are 11 Cadets participating in the second year of the pilot program and there are 17 Cadets participating in their first year. These Cadets are based in Shepparton, metropolitan Melbourne and South Australia. In 2010, Cadetship places will be offered across metropolitan Melbourne and throughout regional Victoria.
The Cadets are employed by industry and will complete their Diploma of Logistics in two years.
The program has been enthusiastically welcomed by industry and we are looking to expand the program. To find out more about the companies already contributing to the success of the Cadetship by engaging Cadets, please visit http://www.tdtvictoria.org.au/cadetships/students
ARE YOU A CHILD OR GRANDCHILD OF A VETERAN? The Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust [AVCAT] is an independent organization sponsored by the principal Australian ex-service associations. The role of AVCAT is to help the disadvantaged children and grandchildren of those who have served this country in peace and war in the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force. AVCAT administers bursaries and scholarships that help those children of the veteran community with the costs of tertiary education. For more information or to find out how to apply go to: http://www.clubsonline.com.au/customdata/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&ItemID=10306&OrgID=195&dts=552010418
The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship is available to any Australian student undertaking a three or four year course of study approved by the Trustees. The value and number of scholarships each year are determined by the Trustees after having regard to all relevant factors including the applicants' personal circumstances Selection is made through interview and is be based on personal qualities as well as academic ability.
A full C.A.S.Hawker Scholarship normally covers all college fees and university HECS fees.
Successful applicants are required to study at one of the following institutions:
- Australian National University - ACT
- Flinders University of South Australia - SA
- University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA
- Roseworthy Residential College
- University of New England - NSW
- University of South Australia - SA
- Marcus Oldham College - VIC
- University of Cambridge - UK
. Applications for the 2012 Hawker Scholarship open on Friday 9th December 2011 and close Friday 6th January 2012. For more information or to download an pliication form go to the link below.
http://hawkerscholarship.org/faq.html
The Joint Medical Program (JMP)
The University of Newcastle and the University of New England jointly offer the Bachelor of Medicine (BMed) as a five year undergraduate degree referred to as the Joint Medical Program (JMP).
Each year the JMP dedicates up to 16 places for Indigenous Australians as part of its commitment to training Indigenous doctors These partnerships enable students to access a greater range of tutors, electronic resources, library facilities and clinical experiences. Students will learn from practising doctors with a variety of backgrounds in metropolitan and rural health care as well as health professionals and tutors in related health and scientific fields.
While the curriculum will be the same, students can choose where they would like to study their degree. Newcastle is a busy metropolitan centre and Armidale a vibrant regional city and each will leave students with lifelong memories and friendships.
If you are interested in applying click on the link to being the application process. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/joint-medical-program/
 
ARE YOU WORTH MORE THAN YOUR YEAR 12 RESULTS? The Early Achievers Program at Australian Catholic Uni recognises that you have more to offer than your ENTER. The Program is open to all applicants and considers the contribution you have made to your community through your school or workplace, local community organisations, culture, sport and/or religious group. Apply for this program and you could be accepted into ACU National by December. See www.acu.edu.au/earlyachievers for information and how to apply. On-line applications open in July and close 9 October.
Going to Uni.gov.au
Do you know what to pay when you go to university - this should be an important reference for all students looking at what they need to do and their financial obligations - going to uni.gov.au will provide information on:
- CSP
- HECS-Help
- Fee-Help, fees
- and how the whole payment process works for students.
Some sites to visit - not an exhaustive list:
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