Student Category

Secondary Education: Years 7-12

A suite of scholarships recognising academic excellence will be available to students in Years 7-12. Recent school results and reports, along with other academic achievements, such as competition prizes or awards will be used to determine suitable recipients. (Applications are not required for this scholarship).

*The Foundation reserves the right to vary these amounts based on candidate quality.

Tertiary Education
A scholarship to support entry into tertiary education will be available to Year 12 students (or graduates who have completed Year 12 in the previous year) who have been accepted at University or TAFE as a full-time student. Strong candidates must demonstrate academic diligence and give evidence of leadership qualities, extra-curricular pursuits or engagement in community service.

Value available: $2000

Scholarships and grants are available to support individual students with a demonstrated interest in environmental and sustainability studies and programs. Grants are also available to groups of students who are keen to initiate or maintain an environmental project or campaign.

Staff members leading projects or studies in this area are welcome to apply for funding.

Grants may assist with projects or opportunities including, but not limited to, the following:

• seminars or training
• purchase of materials, e.g. for a planting program
• development of infrastructure, e.g. receptacles for a recycling program
• travel costs, e.g. for an excursion to assist with a rehabilitation project
• publicity materials, e.g. to communicate messages to the school population.

Value available: $18 000

Grants are available to support groups of students who demonstrate leadership qualities, peer mentoring skills and who aspire to be future leaders. Participants must be active members of the school community.

Grants may assist with training and opportunities including, but not limited to, the following:

• youth leadership seminars or conferences
• Student Council team building experiences
• leadership development training
• speakers and presenters
• mentoring programs.

Value available: $12 000

Scholarships are available to support students who demonstrate leadership qualities, aspire to be future leaders and are inspired to bring about changes in their community. Participants must be active members of the school and/or the community.

Scholarships may assist with training and opportunities including, but not limited to, the following:

• United Nations Young Leaders Training
• travel as a delegate to a Youth Leadership forum
• leadership development training
• seminars and conferences
• certificate courses

Value available: $12 000

Gifted and Talented (GATE) Music Scholarship Years 7-10
The Foundation awards two types of music scholarships each year to students entering the Gifted and Talented (GATE) Music Program in Year 7. Recipients must remain enrolled as a Churchlands Senior High School Gifted and Talented Music student for the duration of the scholarship. If a student leaves the program or the school before Year 10, the scholarship will lapse. The scholarships are intended to assist with expenses related to musical studies and secondary education including, but not limited to, the following:

• purchase of a musical instrument
• stationery, books and music
• excursions and camps
• computer
• school or music uniforms.

High Musical Achievement Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student displaying a very high level of musical proficiency in the Churchlands GATE Music Program auditions and selection process. Applications are not required for this scholarship as recipients are determined on their ranking in the selection process.

Financial Assistance Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student deserving of financial assistance. Applications and supporting documentation are required for this scholarship. Information about the application process for the Financial Assistance scholarship will be made available to candidates for the GATE Music Program at Churchlands..

Value of each scholarship: $3500 ($2000 will be awarded in Year 7 and $500 annually in Years 8, 9 and 10.)

Specialised Music Scholarship: Years 9-12
A scholarship is available to support students displaying excellence in a musical endeavour who may wish to access specialised tuition or opportunities, including but not limited to, the following:

• masterclasses and workshops
• extra instrumental tuition
• composition tuition
• purchase of a musical instrument
• accompaniment or backing musicians
• school music tour.

Value available: $5000

Scholarships and grants are available to students who could benefit from participating in a program or accessing relevant support for their particular needs or interests. Applicants will need to demonstrate strong affiliation or involvement in their area of interest or give details of their particular challenges.

Staff members leading projects or studies in this area are welcome to apply for funding.

Scholarships may assist with tuition, training, equipment and opportunities including, but not limited to, the following areas:

• languages
• sport
• Indigenous studies or cultural events
• accessibility improvements for students with disability, e.g. an adapted computer

Value available: $24 000