Life member of the Victorian Assocation for Gifted and Talented Children Inc. (VAGTC) Yvonne Perret, has created two scholarships which are intended to be used to enrich the educational opportunities of gifted and talented students who reside in Victoria. One scholarship will be awarded to a secondary student in a rural area, and the other to a secondary student in an urban area.
The purpose of these scholarships is to assist two secondary students who have the skills and self motivation to succeed, however, they require financial assistance to enable them to enrich their learning and reach their academic goals.
The (VAGTC) has accepted the task of administering these scholarships. A selection panel will review the applications and liaise with the schools of the candidates as appropriate. The panel's decision is final and no post decision conversations will be entered into.
Scholarships will need to be spent within a 12 month period; they are each up to the value of $2000.00.
To be eligible for these scholarships students must meet the following criteria:
- · Be a secondary school student in years 7-11.
- · Be nominated by a secondary teacher at their current school, and have the endorsement of that school’s principal.
- · The school is able to endorse the family’s need for financial assistance via knowledge of hardship and low income.
- · The student is demonstrating talent, promise, motivation, passion and skill in a particular academic area of curriculum.
The scholarships do not cover school fees and uniforms. Applications can only be submitted by a nominating professional from the nominee's school, not from a family member.
This a once only opportunity.
Agreed costs submitted via the student's school will be paid by the VAGTC on receipt of appropriate invoices up to a total of $2,000.00.
To apply, please download the attached application form.
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