Year 7 NBC Challenge Scholarships

Year 7&8 Scholarship Groups

Northern Bay College, through our Philanthropic champions the NBC Challenge Committee, proudly award a number of scholarships each year to students entering Years 7&8.  In 2022, we refined the process to identify four pillars of focus for our scholarships which are as follows:

• Academic
  • includes all core curriculum of English, Maths, Languages Other than English, Humanities, as well as other learning experiences
• Sciences and Technologies 
  • includes Science (e.g. chemistry, physics, biology), STEM/STEAM, digital technologies and Technologies (e.g. Wood, Food, Textiles, Robotics, Mechanical)
• Sport, Physical Education and Health
  • includes interschool and community sport, Physical Education and health
• The Arts 
  • includes Music, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, Media, Graphics

In July, Year 6 students at Northern Bay College are invited to apply for a three-stage process.  This begins with a written application, then a number of applicants are shortlisted for interview through which students are selected to be awarded a scholarships.

The Scholarship commences when Year 7 and 8 studies begin.  It aims to assist students as they progress towards the Goldsworthy Years 9-12 Campus, guiding them as they work towards completing Year 12 and preparing for life beyond secondary school.  Our scholarships endeavour to assist in overcoming obstacles in the successful completion of schooling. 

The 2023-24 Year 7&8 Scholarships are tailored for each scholar and the scholarship pillar, providing benefits at the College to the value of approximately $4,000. 

• Scholars, with support of a parent/carer, meet with the College to identify the areas of support that would assist them the most.
• The support aims to provide access to opportunities and resources that can include:
  • materials and support to enhance potential
    • eg. specialist equipment, books, and materials, 
  • specialised development opportunities 
    • eg. Leadership development, public speaking, coaching/mentoring/tutoring, accelerated learning, guest speakers, conditioning programs, excursions
  • Membership / Registration support up to $200 per year

This December 2022 we would like to celebrate:

• The graduating 2021-22 cohort of NBC Scholars which includes:

Our 2022-23 cohort who are completing Year 7 and will enter Year 8 in 2023.

We'd like to introduce and welcome our newest cohort, the 2023-24 Scholars who commence Year 7 in 2023.