Indigenous Student Scholarship Application Form - 2012
The Faculty of Education at Monash University is committed to providing Scholarships
to support greater participation of Australian Indigenous people in the education
sector. Successful recipients will have their fees paid each year for a maximum period
of 5 years, or until their course of study is complete, whichever is earliest.
You may apply for the Faculty of Education Indigenous Student Scholarship if:
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You are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
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You wish to enrol to become an Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary
teacher in one of the undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Education
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You wish to enrol in one of the Sport and Outdoor Recreation courses in the
Faculty of Education
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You are prepared to undertake full-time study.
OR
Enquiries:
Professor Henry Atkinson and Dr Zane Ma Rhea
9905 2823
APPLICANTS MUST ALSO COMPLETE A FACULTY OF EDUCATION
UNDERGRADUATE DIRECT APPLICATION FORM
(There are a limited number of Scholarships available so students should also
apply through VTAC for a Commonwealth Supported Place)
COURSES AVAILABLE IN 2012
Name of Course
Campus
Course
Code
Peninsula
1515
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Peninsula/Clayton
1541
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences/Bachelor of Education
(Primary)
Gippsland
4208
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Peninsula/Clayton
3717
Bachelor of Primary Education
Gippsland or
Peninsula
1514
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Peninsula/Clayton
3711
Bachelor of Sport & Recreation/Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Peninsula
2070
Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Peninsula/Caulfield
3712
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Clayton
1641
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Clayton
1633
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Clayton
2025
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Clayton
2026
Bachelor of Sport & Recreation/Bachelor of Education
(Secondary)
Peninsula/Clayton
3718
Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Clayton/Caulfield
3712
Berwick/Clayton
3750
Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Peninsula
2069
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Sport & Outdoor Education
Peninsula
3749
Early Childhood
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
P – 10 Teaching
Bachelor of Education (P - 10)
Sport & Outdoor Recreation
Section 1: Personal Details
Family Name:
Given Names:
Telephone (H)
(W/Mobile)
Date of Birth:
Sex:
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Male
Female
VTAC Number (if you are a Year 12 student):
Home Address:
Postcode:
Email Address:
Section 2: Course Details
Please list (in order of preference) the course/s you have applied for at Monash
University.
Full Course Name
Campus
Course
Code
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Section 3: Supporting Statement
In order to learn more about you, the Selection Committee requests that you explain in
the space provided why you wish to be considered for the Scholarship. You may
discuss one or more of the following:
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Your reasons for wanting to teach or work in sport and outdoor recreation;
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Any relevant work, school or life experience you may have;
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Your involvement with indigenous community events or programs or in the
wider community, i.e homework centres, sporting, youth or other clubs;
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Any other information you think is relevant to consideration of your
application.
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Section 4: Supporting Documentation
To support your application and to help the selection committee decide upon your
suitability for the Scholarship, you should attach:
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Copies of written verification of past studies by way of relevant
secondary school reports;
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Copies of any other certificates, awards or documents regarding
activities, accomplishments or work experience you think may be
relevant;
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Letters of reference from your Indigenous community representatives
and/or school/family members.
Section 5: Declaration
I declare that all the information I have provided for this application is true and correct;
I also declare that I:
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Am of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and
Am accepted as such by the community in which I live or have lived.
Applicant’s Signature:
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Date:
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Check list: Please check that you have completed all sections:
Section 1
Completed personal details
Section 2
Course details
Section 3
Completed supporting statement
Section 4
Attached other supportive documentation
Section 5
Signed the declaration
Remember you must also complete the Direct Application Form
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Applications close 10 February, 2012
Please mail your application to: Manager, Admissions & Student Services
Faculty of Education Indigenous Student Scholarship
Building 6, Monash University, Clayton Vic 3800
Privacy Statement
The information on this form is collected for the primary purpose of assessing your application for the Faculty of Education Australian Indigenous
Student Scholarship. Other purposes of collection include dealing with administrative matters relating to your application, corresponding with you and
the compilation of statistics. If you choose not to complete all the compulsory questions on this form, it may not be possible for the Selection
Committee to assess your application. Personal information may also be disclosed to the Selection Committee of the Faculty of Education Australian
Indigenous Student Scholarship or relevant bodies for the verification of previous studies or qualifications. You have a right to access personal
information that Monash University holds about you, subject to any exceptions in relevant legislation. If you wish to seek access to your personal
information or inquire about the handling of your personal information, please contact the University Privacy Officer on 9905 6011.