| Box Hill Institute is offering a range of access and equity scholarships for studies in 2009. Applicants for these scholarships must identify as being of ‘low socio-economic background’. Arthur Ling Access and Equity Fabrication ScholarshipAn inaugural $1,000 scholarship, sponsored by the Freemasons and in memory of Arthur Ling, is available to students of the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. Read about the 2008 Arthur Ling Scholarship winner Mark Gallagher. Rotary Club of Box Hill Central Access and Equity ScholarshipA $700 scholarship, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Box Hill Central, is available to continuing students (2nd year) studying the Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. Read about the 2008 Rotary Club of Box Hill Central Scholarship winner Natalia Palaez. Rotary Club of Manningham Indigenous ScholarshipThe Rotary Club of Manningham generously provided a 2 year Indigenous Scholarship for 2006/07. Read about the Rotary Club of Manningham Indigenous Scholarship winner for 2006/07, Nuala Trindall. Rotary Club of Mont Albert & Surrey Hills Access and Equity ScholarshipA $700 scholarship, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills, is available to continuing students studying a Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing and Editing) in 2009. Read about the 2007 Rotary Club of Month Albert and Surrey Hills Scholarship winner Justin McIntosh. Vermont Lions Access and Equity ScholarshipA $400 award, sponsored by the Vermont Lions, is available to students wishing to undertake full time study in any certificate, diploma or advanced diploma course at the Institute in 2009. Read about the 2008 Vermont Lions Scholarship winner Kathryn Draper. Wayne Cleaning Systems Access and Equity ScholarshipA $1,750 scholarship, sponsored by Wayne Cleaning Systems, is available to students wishing to undertake full time study in any certificate, diploma or advanced diploma course at the Institute in 2009. Read about the 2008 Wayne Cleaning Systems winner Rika Eyre. EligibilityApplicants for 2009 Box Hill Institute access and equity scholarships must - Have completed or be expected to successfully complete the previous year of the course at Box Hill Institute, if applicable.
Selection criteriaSelection will be based on - Academic achievement
- Proof of financial hardship (health card/Centrelink card)
- Outcome of scheduled interview if applicable
- Recommendation from employer or external party (either written or based on reference checks) identifying the applicant’s commitment to work and suitability to the vocation
- Recommendation from Course teacher/s if applicable.
Application formsDownload an application form (260KB). Or contact the Scholarships Office on (03) 9286 9491 Box Hill Institute Marketing and Customer Service Scholarships Coordinator Private Bag 2014 Box Hill 3128 Closing dateApplications close on Friday 30 January 2009 - Applicants will be shortlisted based on their written application.
- Those shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview (if applicable) in 2009.
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