Closing date for applications:
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date application received:
Friday, 6 November 2015 at 4pm
Date acknowledgement letter sent to applicant:
Chittering Education Scholarship Advisory Group meeting held on:
Ordinary Council meeting held on:
Council decision letter sent to applicant:
PO Box 70
BINDOON WA 6502

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6.2 Education Scholarship Award
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Policy Owner: Corporate Services
Person Responsible: Community and Club Development Officer
Date of Approval: 18 May 2011
Amended: 20 September 2015
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Objective
To provide financial assistance to local residential students in the upcoming financial year.
Policy
The Shire of Chittering offers two scholarships for local students: one graduating from Year 6; and one graduating from Year 10.
Eligible criteria
To be eligible students must be residents of the Shire of Chittering and be continuing with their schooling during the next calendar year.
Selection is based on academic achievement and the contribution that the student has made to their school and the local community.
About the scholarship
The scholarship can assist the student with school fees, uniform(s), books and other extracurricular activities that may otherwise be missed out on (i.e. school trips / camps).
The money is forwarded to the school the winning student will be attending, where it is held in trust until requested.
Winning the scholarship not only provides an important financial benefit to the student but it also says a lot about the winner.
Advertising
The Scholarship Awards are advertised in the Northern Valley News, Bullsbrook/Gingin Advocate and other avenues in line with the Shire Communication Plan in September each year. Application forms are also forwarded to the relevant high schools.
Applications open first week of September and close on the first Friday of November each year.
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Time frame
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within one month of Council's decision regarding applications.
Presentation of awards
The winners will be presented with their award at the Citizen of the Year Award ceremony, which is held in January (prior to Australia Day). The winners receive a certificate and a glass award.
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The Shire of Chittering Education Scholarship applicants will be marked against the following selection criteria:
1.
Year 6 or 10 student residing in the Shire of Chittering ($1,000 each).
2.
Applicants’ ability to benefit financially from the Scholarship.
3.
Academic reports.
4.
Citizenship and community involvement.
5.
Suitability for the chosen school.
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Applications close on Friday, 6 November 2015 at 4pm.
Applications must be submitted to:
Community and Club Development Officer
Shire of Chittering
PO Box 70
BINDOON WA 6502
Note: No late applications will be considered.
Important information
The applicant must be the person to complete the application form; and the applicant must complete the application form in their own words
If you have any questions in relation to the Education Scholarship Awards please do not hesitate to contact the Community and Club Development Officer on (08) 9576 4600, or via email at chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au
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Name:
Date of birth:
Parent / Guardian name:
Residential (street) address:
Postal address:
(If different from above)
Contact telephone number(s): Home:
Mobile:
Graduating year: Please tick the appropriate box
 Year 6  Year 10
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Please complete the following questions. If there is insufficient space, please attach any additional pages.
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All information received will be kept strictly confidential.
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Please attach a copy of your most recent Academic Report assessment (mid-2015).
What school do you currently attend?
What school do you hope to attend in 2016?
What career do you hope to take up when you leave school?
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Q1. What are your reasons for selecting this school?
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Q2. Tell us about your family and your hobbies
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Q3. What activities are you involved in outside of school hours
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Q4. In less than 200 words, why do you think this scholarship should be awarded to you? e.g. how will it help you achieve your goals, do you try hard and put the effort in things you do – give us examples.
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Q5. The scholarship will be paid directly to the nominated education facility (school). If
you are successful how do you propose to use the saved money ($1,000)?
How did you hear about this scholarship (please circle which one) :
Advertisement in paper / school / flyer / Council website / facebook / other
I declare that all the information provided is true and correct. I have read and understand the
Education Scholarship Policy and Selection Criteria information.
I understand that the panel will decide the successful applicants according to the stated criteria and that the panel’s decision is final.
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Student/Applicant’s signature
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Parent/Guardian’s signature
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Date
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Date
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Have you:
 attached your school report / certificates etc
 and your parent / guardian signed page 5
 included as much information possible about yourself, the school you have chosen to attend and why you have selected this school in the question areas.
 checked the closing date to make sure your application arrives in time
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