Year 7 NBC Scholarships

2021-22 Scholars Group Update

• The students 3-day Leadership Camp to the Lady Northcote Centre near Bacchus Marsh planned for June has been postponed until October 11-13 due to the recent COVID Lockdown.
• Our 28 scholars have completed an Aspiration Planning Survey
• The following careers and pathways are currently interesting our group:

• Key statistics about the group believe will help them in realising their goals:
  • 56% would like tutoring during the school day whilst 28% would appreciate tutoring after school
  • 84% are looking forward to visits to universities or TAFE Colleges
  • 92% are keen to experience industry or workplace tours
  • 60% would like to attend sessions with guest speakers

2022-23 Scholarship Group

• Interviews were conducted at the end of term two with strong performances by the 26 applicants
• The field of applicants demonstrated high level of personal interests and qualities and we can now proudly announce the following successful recipients:

Thanks to the support of The Challenge donors, each student will receive:

• Wireless Internet Device (Telstra 4 GX Hotspot) and Stylus Pen estimated cost: $800
• Exemption from paying school fees and Year 7 Camp estimated cost: $930
• A uniform voucher ($200) and College Spray Jacket ($80)
• A series of ‘Aspirational Student’ experiences throughout their Year 7 & 8 school years. These experiences will include Guest Speaker Incursions and guided tours of high-ranking Victorian universities.  Estimated cost: $240
• Total Cost of Student Scholarship: Up to $2250

Careers emerging within this group include:

Message from The Chair

“Recently I had the privilege of serving on the selection panel for Northern Bay College scholarship awards. My overall impression of the students attending the interviews was excellent, whilst individuality stood out, all students had a strong sense of community and caring for each other.

I believe that the skilled and caring teaching efforts of the college staff underlie this positive outcome.

My thanks to all students who participated in the process and assurance that the Northern Bay Challenge is there to assist you with your endeavours, not only through scholarships, but in other areas which may be more appropriate to individual needs.”

Ken Harrison

NBC Challenge Chairman