RSVP for the GALLIPOLI SCHOLARS 2023

At the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund, we believe in fostering the aspirations of the next generation, transforming dreams into reality, which is why we are excited to announce a remarkable opportunity for your students who are poised to step into the realm of higher education.

We have $6000 Gallipoli Scholarships available for first year university and TAFE students living in Australia. These scholarships stand as a beacon of support, offering a much-needed hand to students on the journey to university.

Rural Health Workshop

Some of the Year 10 and 11 students took part in a workshop run by students from the University of Wollongong. During the workshop students investigated a number of career opportunities under the 'health' banner including occupational therapist, speech pathologist, dietitian, social worker, physiotherapist, radiographer, pathology collector, pharmacist, paramedic, nurse, doctor, health promotion, exercise physiologist, and dentist.

In groups, students had to workout how to button up a shirt with their eyes closed, using only one hand and helpful instructions from their peers. They put their first aid and communication skills to the test treating each other for snake bites and going through the motions of calling an ambulance. They were forced to reflect on their own understanding of heathy food choices and dissect the action of swallowing (there are 4 steps to this). Finally, they completed a number of reflex test on each other.

The workshop was a hands on, insightful experience that helped students understand the variety of work within the various health sectors.

Free Medical Entry Seminar

MedEntry is running a free, interactive, online webinar for careers advisors, parents and students. The session will cover pathways into medicine/dentistry, prerequisite subjects, how to prepare for UCAT & interviews (including free resources to pass onto students), and a Q&A session.

The webinar will be run by Dr Ray Boyapati (Gastroenterologist at Monash Health and Director of Education at MedEntry). A similar session which was run last year was very well received by attendees.

Date and Time: Monday 6th November 2023 from 7:30-8:30pm AEDT (Melbourne / Sydney time).

Please click here to register (it only takes a minute!). All registrants will receive a link to the recording in the event you are unable to attend. Please feel free to forward this email onto any colleagues, students or parents who may be interested.

2024 Community Bank Alice Springs Scholarship for Bachelor Degree Studies

Open for applications from Sunday, 1 October 2023 until Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Details of Program

The scholarship / bursary / award / prize (The Scholarship program) aims to assist academically motivated students from Alice Springs, who have been offered a place at an Australian university, TAFE Institute or College to study for the first time at Bachelor’s degree level in 2024 and are experiencing challenging circumstances.

The Scholarship program supports the following study related expenses – accommodation costs, course costs, study-related materials/equipment, textbooks, tutoring and /or education related travel (within Australia).

Key General qualification criteria:

You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Students must reside in or attend school in postcodes 0870 or 0872.
You can demonstrate leadership both within, and outside, your school community.
You can demonstrate the challenging circumstances (financial &/or social) hindering your ability to undertake further study; and
You are an academically motivated student who can demonstrate community involvement.

For study at undergraduate bachelor’s degree level

Qualification criteria:

You will be a first-time tertiary student at first year undergraduate bachelor’s degree level in 2024.
You have been offered a full-time place to study on campus for a bachelor’s degree in an approved Australian course at an Australian university, TAFE Institute or College Campus.
You have completed Year 12.
You must be aged 25 years or younger as at 31 January 2024.
Students under the age of 18 years will require parental /guardian consent to accept this scholarship.

The scholarship award value $5,000 per year for 1 year each successful recipient, subject to the criteria set out above and satisfactory academic performance.

Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee and will be based on how an applicant addresses the qualification criteria.

For further information please contact the Alice Springs Community Bank Branch

08 8952 7517.

For assistance with your application – phone 1300 304 541.

The Scholarship Selection Committee reserves the right, at its discretion, not to award this scholarship in any given year.

Women of STEM

To help provide opportunities for young women, last year we launched our Women of STEM Scholarship for women aged 18-20 who are entering their first year of a STEM degree at university.

The Women of STEM Scholarship is a national program and provides women with financial grants of $5,000 per year for the life of their degree, up to a maximum of 5 years . This year we have awarded scholarships to three exceptional female students.

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