RSL Education Bursary Award Application

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RSL Education
Bursary Award
Application
To: Port Pirie RSL
294 The Terrace
Port Pirie SA 5540
Date:
The Port Pirie RSL Education Bursary - Year Twelve Award 2013
1. OBJECTIVES OF THE AWARD
The objectives of the Port Pirie RSL Education Bursary Award 2013 are to
Foster academic development and achievement
Assist in the development of personal skill.
This will be achieved by providing the successful applicant with financial assistance to the sum of one thousand dollars which
must be used towards achieving the objectives of the Award.
2. CRITERIA FOR THE BURSARY
The bursary is open to all Year 12 students and will be awarded on merit to the student who demonstrate the following
Academic endeavour
Demonstrate a commitment to the successful completion of their secondary schooling as part of their career path.
Demonstrate a commitment to their school and to the wider community
3. WHO MAY APPLY?
The Port Pirie RSL Education Bursary Award is limited to year twelve students.
4. HOW TO APPLY?
Eligible students apply to the school for the Award.
There is a formal application form on the Port Pirie RSL website http://www.portpirie.rslsa.org.au.
We expect that the application process provides students with an education experience by preparing an application and attending
an interview. It is recommended that the application includes a curriculum vita outlining the student’s achievements; aspirations
and how they are meet the objectives and criteria of the Award.
5. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process includes applicants being interviewed by a panel of three Senior RSL Management committee members.
The interviews are informal, however structured, but in a relaxed environment. All applications received by the school will be
forwarded to the Port Pirie RSL for consideration. The RSL will negotiate with the applicant’s school to arrange the interview
date / time and the school will advise each applicant. For planning purposes fifteen minutes per interview is required.
6. THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BURSARY FUNDS
The Port Pirie RSL Education Bursary funds must be held “in trust” by the school’s administration and used in a discretionary
manner to assist the successful student through the school year to achieve the objectives of the bursary.
Acquittal of the bursary funds rests with the schools administration in consultation with the student and their parents.
However there is an expectation that funding will be directed towards
Payment of current school fees, tuition, books and other equipment
Payment for camps and excursions as part of their curriculum
Additional personnel and leadership skills development and
Supporting their voluntary work in the wider community
The school is to provide the RSL with a budget report outlining the acquittal of funds at the end of each school year
7. PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD
The successful recipient of the Port Pirie RSL Education Bursary will be presented with a certificate by the RSL at an appropriate
function or gathering of the School. The $1,000.00 cheque will be presented to the school at the same time.
8. REPORTING
The successful recipient of the bursary is requested to provide a written report to the RSL Management Committee on the completion of their year 12 studies. Ideally we would like the student to keep in touch with the RSL and explain their further education and development during their following year.
9. SUSTAINABILITY OF THE PORT PIRIE RSL EDUCATION BURSARY
Sustainability of the bursary is an objective of the Port Pirie RSL. Therefore the reporting back by the student is very important
and we encourage the school to ensure this happens. To date the reporting back by successful applicants has been provided, very
well received and appreciated by our members.
10. ADVERTISING OF THE AWARD
The school is responsible for advertising the Award through their news letters and other communication tools used to communicate with students and their parents.
11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The RSL would like the school to acknowledge the Award in their news letter or other communication at appropriate times.
“Enter name here” — 2013 Education Bursary Application
Introduction: Goals and aspirations now, and for the future
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Academic History
Major School awards etc
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Involvement in the community/school activities/work
Community:
School:
Work:
Tell us a bit about yourself?
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