Barossa Education Trust
THE 2016 THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP
It is the aim of the Thomas Scholarship to provide financial support for students who may otherwise be
prevented from considering tertiary education because of financial disadvantage and/or the high cost of
tertiary fees.
The Thomas Scholarship provides up to $18 000 during the course of study for a student’s tertiary study.
It also offers opportunities for work placement and mentoring through Barossa based companies and
businesses during the student’s course.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2016 Thomas Scholarship, applicants must be:
 Currently studying Year 12 or have completed Year 12 and are either studying or working (full time or
part time).
 The child of a parent (or parents) who live or have lived in the Barossa and work in the
Barossa wine industry.
 The applicant needs to live in the Barossa or currently reside in South Australia.
 The applicant must have selected a course of tertiary study eg: university or TAFE in
2016.
 Preference will be given to those students undertaking courses relevant to the needs of the Barossa
wine industry. However, studies not directly related will also be considered.
 Applicants are required to provide evidence of their academic capacity to succeed, financial
circumstances and personal commitment and motivation to undertake and complete tertiary level
study.
Key Dates
Completed Application Forms must be returned to Foundation Barossa either Post or Email.
Applicants who meet all criteria will be required to attend an interview after Applications in December
2015. Scholarships will be offered from January 2015 but awarded only after confirmation of tertiary
placement.
27th October 2015
28th November 2015
7th December 2015 - week
27thJanuary 2016
Applications Open
Applications Close
Interviews conducted
Scholarship Announcement
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Please attach a Letter of Application along with your Personal Resume and include with this
Application.
Application Kit
The following details must be provided in order for your application to be considered.
Personal Details
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Date of Birth:
Secondary School:
Record of Existing Scholarships
Are currently receiving or have you previously been awarded an education-based scholarship?
Yes
No
(Please tick one)
If yes, please provide details:
YEAR
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDING BODY
VALUE
Barossa Connections
Father’s Name:
Father’s Occupation:
Father’s Place of Employment:
Mother’s Name:
Mother’s Occupation:
Mother’s Place of Employment:
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Barossa Residency History
Please demonstrate your connection with the Barossa:
Community Involvement
Please detail your involvement in the Barossa community:
Financial Status
Please demonstrate your financial need for the Thomas Scholarship:
(Should you need more space please attach a separate sheet of paper)
Education History
Please detail your educational history:
Year
Course / Degree
Institution
Academic Record
Please provide details of your academic history as it relates to your education history:
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Topic
Result
Topic
Result
Employment
If you are currently employed, please provide employment details:
Company:
Position:
Length of employment:
Hours worked per week:
Contact Person:
Contact Details:
2016 Study Plans
Please provide details of your plans for tertiary education in 2016:
OPTION ONE
Institution Being Considered:
Course Being Considered:
OPTION TWO
Institution Being Considered:
Course Being Considered:
OPTION THREE
Institution Being Considered:
Course Being Considered:
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Referees
NAME
COMPANY
POSITION
CONTACT DETAILS
Please attach the following to this Application and send to the following:
Application Letter
Personal Resume
Any additional material
Email: info@foundationbarossa.org.au
Post to:
Executive Officer
Foundation Barossa
PO Box 616
NURIOOTPA SA 5355
** PLEASE NOTE - APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY COB on 28th NOVEMBER 2015.
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