Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship
Overview
Title
Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship
College
Opening date
21-02-2022
Closing date
31-12-2022
Scholarship value
$2,000.00
Scholarship duration
Payment term
Enrolment status
Commencing
Level of Study
Undergraduate, Postgrad Coursework
Description
The Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship has been established by the Broken Hill & District Hearing Resource Centre Inc., with the view of assisting Deaf and hard of hearing people to further their education by undertaking post-secondary studies.
The purpose of the scholarship is:
- To provide financial assistance to Deaf/hard of hearing people to assist and improve their participation and access to higher education
- To Increase education opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing students from rural and remote communities, the indigenous community and non-English speaking backgrounds is of particular importance.
Benefits
At least one Scholarship each year will be available for assistance with tuition, text materials, computer/laptop or any other support considered necessary and approved by the Scholarship panel. The Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship will comprise of two rounds per year with each round offering financial assistance of $2,000 maximum.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Australian citizens or permanent Australian residents
- Turning 18 years of age in the year the scholarship is offered; preference may be given to applicants under the age of 25
- Bona fide Deaf / hard of hearing persons, priority given to students with an educationally significant hearing impairment
- Selected for admission to a recognized post-secondary education course at a university, college of advanced education etc. (full-time or part-time), or other such institutions deemed appropriate by the Scholarship Panel
Application Information
Scholarship applications are open all year round with Round 1 closing on the 30th of June, Round 2 closing on the 31st of December. Applications are invited from individuals across Australia.
Applications
Your application will include the following information:
- Application form – personal details
- A personal statement describing your academic intentions and other interests. This should include the area of purposed study and why you wish to be a Catherine Bonnes AM Scholar. Your statement must not exceed 1000 words and written in a direct manner. You must sign and date the statement in ink.
- Admissions notice (attach copy)
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate or other proof of age or proof of residency in Australia
Round 1 Applications close: 30th June 2022
Round 2 applications close: 31st December 2022
Email or mail your application complete with relevant attachments to:
Catherine Bonnes AM Scholarship
Broken Hill & District Hearing Resource Centre Inc.
PO BOX 958
Broken Hill NSW 2880
Phone: (08) 808 86191 or 08 8088 2228 Contact: Anne Woods (Public Officer/ FMO)
