Careers News
Michael Harms
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YEAR 12 STUDENTS
Tertiary applications
Year 12 students can download the
following resources from https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/
Early entry programs – Victoria, NSW and Canberra
How to apply for courses via Tertiary Admissions Centres for Victoria, NSW and Canberra
Scholarships guide
Accommodation guide
Open day calendar – Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and Canberra
Get help with the VTAC application process
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process course applications on behalf of most tertiary institutes in Victoria. VTAC staff are running the following live webinars to assist students and families with applications:
- 12 September: Applying for courses
- 13 September: understanding special consideration (SEAS) & scholarships.
To register for an upcoming session, visit https://www.vtac.edu.au/events
Get help with the UAC application process
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) process course applications on behalf of most tertiary institutes in NSW and Canberra. UAC staff are running a series of live webinars to assist students and families with applications. Register for an upcoming session,
www.uac.edu.au/schools/uac-digital
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
ACU are running free Year 12 VCE and HSC Revision Webinars in August and September in a wide range of subjects. Register via www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is running the following initiatives to assist Year 12 and families with the VTAC application process:
Information and registration via https://bit.ly/3QNq1Ah
Health Scholarships
Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme
For rural students who would like to study Pharmacy in 2023, www.ppaonline.com.au/
Give Them Wings
For regional and remote students studying their first year of a nursing or allied health degree, www.flyingdoctor.org.au/
ACN Aged Care Scholarships – TAFE & Undergraduate Nursing
For students applying for a TAFE or university level nursing course and have a commitment to aged care, www.acn.edu.au/scholarships
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
For Indigenous students applying for allied health courses such as dentistry/oral health, medicine, nursing, and midwifery, www.acn.edu.au/scholarships
Agriculture Scholarships
Young Farmers Scholarships
For students planning to study a TAFE or university course in agriculture, https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/
Gardiner Dairy Foundation
For students planning to study a TAFE or university course in agriculture, www.gardinerfoundation.com.au
Other Scholarships
Bradman Scholarship
For students who would like to continue their cricket commitments whilst studying any course at university, www.bradman.com.au/past-and-current-scholars/
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarships
For regional and rural students studying any degree in 2023, www.bendigobank.com.au/community/
Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships
For rural/regional students studying at TAFE (at least a Certificate IV) or university. Must be able to demonstrate financial need,
A Start in Life
For students who may not be able to afford the costs associated with university study, www.astartinlife.org.au
George Alexander Foundation Scholarship
For students who would like to study an undergraduate course at one of 12 universities in 2023, www.georgealexander.org.au
Youth Off the Streets National Scholarship Program
For students planning to study at TAFE or university, https://youthoffthestreets.com.au/
Victoria Department of Education and Training
For students currently in Year 12 planning to study full time in 2023. There are various scholarships each with their own selection criteria, www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships
Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust
For children and grandchildren of ex-servicemen and women. This scheme covers several scholarships. Must be able to demonstrate financial need, https://avcat.org.au/scholarships/
Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship
For students applying to one of 5 universities and who are passionate about technology, IT and science, https://scholars.westpacgroup.com.au/
Destination Australia Scholarship
For students applying to eligible tertiary institutes, www.dese.gov.au/destination-australia
Maple Equality & Inclusion Scholarship
For Australian students who have a diagnosed primary disability, will be studying in 2023, and can demonstrate financial need, www.mapleservices.com.au
Career and course exploration resources
Good Universities Guide
Students can search over 400 different occupations narrowed down by the field or type of work they would like to do in the future, explore university courses and compare ratings for undergraduate degrees, www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au
Course Seeker
Students can explore university courses for each state in the one website and can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2023 intake, www.courseseeker.edu.au/
ALL STUDENTS
Amazing programs and camps
Defying the Drift Program
You will participate in a 3-day residential program at Longerenong College in September and then present to a Rotary Club about your experience in the program. Applications close 31 August and the cost is $350. Sponsor Rotary Clubs can assist with this fee. For information and to apply, visit www.defyingthedrift.org
Spring into Monash: Indigenous Camp 2022
This camp will provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from Yrs 10 to 12 with an insight into university life and an opportunity to connect with youth from across the country. The camp will run between 25 – 28 September,
www.monash.edu/indigenous-australians/study/spring-camp
Take CTRL: IT Bootcamp
Interested in where an IT degree can lead you?Monash University is running an IT bootcamp for students in Years 10 – 12 on Tuesday 27 September at the Caulfield campus. The bootcamp will enable you to be in the driver's seat for interactive workshops, hacking demonstrations and robot interactions. You will learn alongside current students and academics to explore Monash IT, www.monash.edu/it/events/2022/take-ctrl
Biomedical Research Summer School
Regional Victorian Year 11 students are invited to apply for The Holsworth Biomedical Research Initiative Summer School at La Trobe University. The event will be held between 12 – 14 December at the Bendigo campus. La Trobe will provide two nights’ accommodation on campus, all meals catered, and return transport to Bendigo from regional hometowns, www.latrobe.edu.au
Overseas gap years are back!
Year 12 students who are keen to explore overseas gap year opportunities should start planning soon. Many companies are advertising opportunities for experiences.
Students will need to take into consideration budgets, safety advice for travellers, if the position will be paid, if accommodation and meals will be provided, and if they will have 24 hour support from the company etc.
There are also Australian gap year opportunities you can explore. Year13 has developed an excellent website that features companies and opportunities, https://year13.com.au/explore/travel
Michael Harms
Careers News