Bursary Funding

One bursary of $2,000 and six of $500 will be available to students commencing studies in Semester 2 of 2011, or Semester 1 of 2012.

The bursaries will be available to students from a disadvantaged background who without financial assistance, may be required to abandon further studies.

Funding is intended to assist with –

 course fees
 materials
 study support equipment
 travel


Eligibility

This award will be available to residents of Frankston City who are enrolled at Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Frankston campus, in health, community services or welfare courses; or in Trades courses for occupations that are included in the “Skill Shortage List, Victoria 2010” –

(http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/LMI/SkillShortages/Pages/SkillShortageLists.aspx).

Applications made on the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation Frankston City Mayoral Bursary Application Form, available via e-mail from the Executive Officer of the Foundation – ccef@chisholm.edu.au - or on the Foundation website – www.CarolineChisholm.org.au - will be accepted from residents of Frankston City who meet the following requirements:

 Individual or family adversity
 Economic barriers to further study
 Existing or prospective students undertaking courses in health, community services or welfare or Trade courses on the Skills Shortages list

Holders of a Low Income Card are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, hold a permanent humanitarian visa, or with the exception of degrees, be eligible for a Government subsidised place

NOTE: It is strongly advised that applicants indicate clearly on the Application Form any disadvantages to further study, which may include current or lifetime experiences.