Mick Young Scholarship

Mick Young Scholarships honour the memory of Mick Young, who died of Leukaemia in 1996, aged 59. The Scholarships were first offered in 1997 to further the work of Mick Young, a Shearer and federal cabinet minister who raised funds to help students complete their education. Mick Young was driven by the core belief that education creates opportunity and can change the lives of individuals, families and communities.

The Mick Young Funded Scholarship is specifically for students who require assistance paying their course, who have temporary Australian visas, or are non-Australian residents. It provides opportunities for students experiencing severe financial difficulties that would otherwise struggle to pay their fees without assistance to enrol in their chosen course successfully. 

Applications are open throughout the year.

Eligible Courses

These scholarships apply to all courses available at Bendigo TAFE.

Eligibility/ Selection Criteria

To be eligible for the Education Support Scholarship, the following criteria is required:

1.       Applicants must be prospective domestic student with temporary Australian Visas, or non-Australian resident.   

2.       Provide evidence of financial or personal disadvantage. Disadvantage(s) may include:

a.       financial difficulty or low-socioeconomic status (Centrelink statement, payslips. Bank statements can be used if evidence is
          displayed in a personal statement), or,

b.       disability or medical condition, or,

c.       delay or interruption to career or studies because of family responsibilities or illness

3.       You have been accepted onto the course
Value
This scholarship can benefit domestic students with a reduction of their course fees, up to the value of $500. Please refer to T&C’s, for further information pertaining to what course related expenses, are covered and/or excluded from this scholarship.   

How to apply
Applicants  are required to complete an online application form and submit it with all supporting documentation before the course start date. Incomplete applications will be sent back to be completed. Applicants under 18yrs need to obtain parental/guardian consent, before submitting a scholarship application. Consent form can be downloaded, for completion and must be attach to your scholarship application, at the time of submission. 

Parental/guardian consent form can be downloaded here.

Conditions

Contact
Student Welfare Officer – 03 5434 1755 or welfare@bendigotafe.edu.au
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