Providing prestigious scholarships for high achieving South Australians
2016 St Ann’s College/Playford Trust
Residential Scholarship
Outline:
Working with government, the tertiary sector, industry and the community the Playford Trust
provides a range of scholarships for high achieving South Australian students to develop the
research and skills base required to advance areas of strategic importance for the state of South
Australia.
The Playford Trust in collaboration with St Ann’s College is offering one residential scholarship in
2016 to a student commencing their residency at St Ann’s. This scholarship is directed to
promising students intending to study science, engineering, mathematics or technology subjects at
one of the three South Australian universities, and have to overcome the practical and financial
disadvantages associated with having their home base located in regional South Australia. The
successful recipient will receive accommodation at St Ann’s College to the value of $7,000.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Students are enrolled at St Ann’s and will commence an undergraduate degree at one of the
South Australian universities in 2016 in the following priority areas for the Trust:

Agriculture and Food Production

Water, Energy and Climate Change

Advanced Manufacturing and New Technologies

Mining and Resources Development.
2. Students are South Australian residents who have their family base in regional South Australia.
3. Students must show potential for high achievement, with an excellent secondary school
academic record. Allowance can be made for practical and other disadvantages due to
remoteness from Adelaide.
4. Students are of good character with preference given to students that display leadership
potential.
Nomination and Selection Process
The Playford Trust calls for nominations from applicants recommended by St Ann's College who
are enrolled at the College, with St Ann’s recommending the highest calibre students through an
internal process that takes account of the selection criteria.
The Trust reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the nominations if it considers the
nominees do not reflect the objectives of the Trust or do not meet the high standards consistent
with the status of this award. The Board of the Playford Trust will make the final selection.
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Important information when completing the application form:
1. Please complete all fields of the application form and make sure all information requested is
provided to assist in the selection process.
2. The student must complete sections 1, 2 and 3.
3. Students must seek comments about their achievements, character and leadership potential
from St Ann’s or a teacher or school referee from their Secondary School to complete section 4
of the application form.
4. Attach the official SACE Record of Achievement and the SATAC Scaled Scores for Tertiary
Entrance and Tertiary Entrance Statement to the application and include the Australian
Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in the appropriate field.
Lodging the Application Form:
The closing date for applications is Friday 15 January 2016.
Completed application forms can be posted or emailed to the Playford Trust.
Post:
Ms Mary Anne Fairbrother
Playford Memorial Trust Inc.
c/- Executive Services, Office of the Chief Executive
Department of Premier and Cabinet
GPO Box 2343
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Email: admin@playfordtrust.com.au
Further information:
Further information about the Playford Trust scholarship offerings is available on the Playford
Memorial Trust Website. Specific enquiries can be directed to Mary Anne Fairbrother at
admin@playfordtrust.com.au or on 08 822 63627.
PLEASE RETAIN THE TWO INFORMATION PAGES FOR YOUR RECORDS WHEN SUBMITTING
THE APPLICATION
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Providing prestigious scholarships for high achieving South Australians
2016 St Ann’s College/Playford Trust
Residential Scholarship
SECTION 1: STUDENT DETAILS - to be completed by the student
Name
Surname
Given name
Home Address
Suburb
Home Number
State
Postcode
Mobile Number
Email Address
School currently attending
Undergraduate Program
intending to study
(eg. Bachelor of Engineering)
University
Disclosure of any awards or scholarships held is required.
Please list any awards or scholarships held by you:
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SECTION 2: SELECTION CRITERIA - to be completed by the student
Please address each of the criteria in the boxes provided:
Are you a South Australia resident with your base in regional South Australia?
Please circle YES / NO
Please provide a brief statement about your future aspirations.
Applicants must be high achieving students, with an excellent secondary level academic
record. Final Year 12 results should be attached to the application. Allowance can be made
for practical and other disadvantages due to remoteness from Adelaide.
Please state your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR):
Provide a summary of your academic achievements and attach the official SACE Record of
Achievement and the SATAC Scaled Scores for Tertiary Entrance and Tertiary Entrance
Statement to the application.
Academic achievements could include details about your achievements in particular subjects, any
projects or relevant work opportunities or what led to you being competitive with any awards,
scholarships or prizes.
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If relevant, provide any comments regarding difficulties you have experienced due to your
remote situation.
Applicants must be of good character. Preference will be given to students that display
leadership potential.
Provide a summary of how you have shown leadership and your involvement in community
organisations and sporting activities or any other personal development opportunities.
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SECTION 4: REFEREE STATEMENT – to be completed by the student’s school referee or St
Ann’s College.
Provide comments about the student’s character, achievements and leadership potential.
Any comments regarding difficulties the student has or would experience due to their
remote situation are also relevant.
School Referees Name
Address
Direct Work Number
Mobile Number
Email Address
Signature of
School Referee:
Date:
Signature of
Student Applicant:
Date:
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