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Supporting our students towards a better future Student Scholarships Semester 2, 2011

Supporting our students towards a better future Student Scholarships Semester 2, 2011. Elizabeth Mitchell, Assistant Director, Equity Nicola Pegum, Manager Equity Programs Deborah Achelles , Manager Student Services Paul Chandler, Counsellor, Ultimo. Welcome and session overview.

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Supporting our students towards a better future Student Scholarships Semester 2, 2011

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  1. Supporting our students towards a better future Student Scholarships Semester 2, 2011 Elizabeth Mitchell, Assistant Director, Equity Nicola Pegum, Manager Equity Programs Deborah Achelles, Manager Student Services Paul Chandler, Counsellor, Ultimo

  2. Welcome and session overview Nicola Pegum, Manager Equity Programs

  3. Session topics What scholarships are available? • Equity Scholarships Program • Types of scholarships available • Eligibility • Sydney Institute Student Scholarships • Industry sponsored / higher level qualifications / merit selection / students in financial hardship • **NEW** 457 Industry Scholarships • in targeted industry areas / eligibility / expenditure guidelines

  4. Equity Scholarships • BBM Youth & Aboriginal Scholarships - externally funded • students15 to 23 years • up to $400 per student (based on individual need) • discreet program where teachers/ counsellors identify students in need • Exceptional financial hardship • Demonstrated effort & commitment in previous study

  5. Equity scholarships 2. Sydney Institute Student Association (SISA)Internally funded by SI Student Association • Open age scholarship • Exceptional financial hardship • For amounts up to $200 • Preference given to refugee students

  6. Equity scholarships 3. Refugee Student Assistance Scheme (RSAS) Externally funded by NSW Teachers Federation and DET NSW • For refugees in first 2 yrs of eligible visa sub-class • Must hold permanent or temporary humanitarian, protection, or bridging visas • Must be in first year of enrolment at SI course • For amounts up to $200

  7. Equity scholarships Application process • Call for nominations by email on Monday18 July to teachers/counsellors • Application Forms and guidelines included in email • APPLICATIONS CLOSE - Monday 8 August, 2011 • For information Nicola Pegum, Manager, Equity ProgramsNicola.pegum@tafensw.edu.auPh: 9217- 3247

  8. Student Scholarships What’s new this year? GREAT NEWS! – 457 Industry Scholarships New scholarships available from sub class 457 Work Visa employer contributions Funding for identified industry areas Targets students facing exceptional financial hardship Aims to develop human capital in identified industry areas Covers course fees and approved course related expenses / APPLICATIONS CLOSE - Mon 8 August, 2011

  9. Student Scholarships What’s new this year? • GREAT NEWS! – 457 Industry Scholarships • Amounts are dependent on industry contributions received. • Currently available for the following industry areas:

  10. Sydney Institute scholarships scholarships FIND OUT MORE.....http://www.sit.nsw.edu.au/scholarships/

  11. Sydney Institute Scholarships Sponsored by Industry For prospective students in financial hardship For selected Diploma & Certificate III courses over one to two years Covers course fees and related course expenses Ranging from $1000 - $5000 Applications close 8 July 2011 MORE INFORMATION http://www.sit.nsw.edu.au/scholarships/

  12. Scholarships available for 2011 in: Accounting & Finance Architecture & Building Design Community Services Electronics & Electrotechnology Hospitality Human Resources Information Technology Laboratory Science

  13. Industry sponsors AES Human Resources IBSA Accounting & Finance Building & Construction (Building) Fraser & Hughes Commercial Cookery NECA Group Training Electrical, Electronics and Electrotechnology Fraser & Hughes Food & Beverage Fraser & Hughes Patisserie & Baking

  14. General information Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent resident status in Australia. International students are not eligible. Download the TAFE NSW Sydney Institute scholarships prospectus (PDF 1.6 MB).Contact us Please email SI.scholarship (AT) tafensw.edu.au if you would like more information about our scholarship program.

  15. Community Services Scholarship 2 years, value $5,000 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Diploma of Community Services Diploma of Community Welfare Work Diploma of Community Welfare (Case Management)

  16. Electronics & ElectrotechnologyScholarship Sponsored by NECA Group Training 1 year, value $2,000, Ultimo College only Diploma of Electrical Engineering Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering Advanced Diploma Electrical Technology Advanced Diploma Electronic Technology

  17. HospitalityScholarship Human Resources Scholarship • Sponsored by the Aboriginal Employment Strategy • 2 years, value $5,000, ATSI background, 24 to 30 yrs • Diploma of Human Resources • Advanced Diploma of Human Resources Management Sponsored by the Hospitality Training Network 1 year, value $1,000 CertificateIII in Commercial Cookery

  18. Information TechnologyScholarship Laboratory Science Scholarship 2 years, value $5,000 • Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biological & Environmental Testing) 2 years, value $5,000female Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)

  19. Forfurtherinformation Equity and 457 Industry Scholarships Please contact Nicola Pegum Nicola.pegum@tafensw.edu.auPh: 9217 3247 Sydney Institute Scholarships (Industry Sponsored) Please contact Deborah Achelles Deborah.achelles@tafensw.edu.au Ph: 9217 3705

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