2020JIM STYNES SCHOLARSHIP

The Jim Stynes Scholarship is named a�er Jim Stynes, in recogni�on of his outstanding efforts not only as a professional Australian Rules Football player & administrator, but also as a philanthropist, charity worker & writer.

During his 264-game career with Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) between 1987 & 1998, Stynes become the only non-Australian born VFL/AFL player to win the pres�gious Brownlow Medal, which he achieved in 1991. In 2003 he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

JIM STYNES Born in Dublin, Ireland, where he was a promising Gaelic footballer, Stynes made an ambi�ous move to Australia at the age of 18 following his side’s win in the 1984 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship. He debuted in the AFL in 1987 and played a league record 244 consecu�ve games between 1987 and 1998. In addi�on to his Brownlow Medal, his Australian Football achievements include the Leigh Ma�hews Trophy, two-�me All-Australian team selec�on, a night and day Grand Final and four best and fairest awards at Melbourne. He also represented Victoria in interstate football matches and both Australia and Ireland in the Interna�onal Rules Series.

Following his football career, Stynes focused on youth work using his profile to launch the Reach Founda�on, which he co-founded in 1994. As a result of his work with young people in Victoria he was named Victorian of the Year twice, and with the expanded profile of Reach na�onally, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2007.

Stynes also served as president of Melbourne Football Club from 2008 and was involved in fundraising efforts which brought the club out of debt. In 2009, he was diagnosed with metasta�c melanoma and con�nued to work during his treatment for brain metastasis. He died in March, 2012.

The Jim Stynes Scholarship gave me the opportunity to focus on my football career & goal of being dra�ed, as well as helping my family support me in my dream of one day playing AFL.

Mabior Chol, dra�ed to Richmond FC in 2016

I have always beenaspira�onal and this scholarship has allowed me the means to chase my dreams of being a successful AFL player.

Shaleise Law, dra�ed toBrisbane Lions in 2016

TESTIMONIALSTHESCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of the Jim Stynes Scholarship is to assist in providing a pathway to employment & a pathway to nurture/develop skills &/or talents unique in youth (13-19 years) from:

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communi�es;Mul�cultural backgrounds; &/orSocially isolated/excluded communi�es

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CRITERIAWho is eligible for a scholarship?Scholarships are available to young people aged 13 and no older than 19 as at 31 October in the relevant year.

• Poten�al recipients may be nominated by thepresident/coach of their spor�ng club/team,an authorised officer of a not for profit communityorganisa�on, an employee of the AFL / AFL Statebody, or a board member, staff member or crewmember of The Reach Founda�on.

• Groups and projects are also eligible for ascholarship providing they target youth whomeet the above criteria.

What does the scholarship cover?• Appropriate accredited educa�on costs, including

course fees for either year 11 and 12, TAFE orundergraduate studies.

• Incidental study costs (text books and/orequipment).

• Equipment needed to support a trade/skill.

• Travel allowance and costs to compete incompe��ons and/or relevant leadership/educa�on experiences.

• Addi�onal assistance in coaching/talentdevelopment/school or career support(e.g. tui�on or mentoring).

• Project Costs for ‘recognised organisa�ons’ todeliver proposed ini�a�ves that target youthwho meet the above criteria.

What doesn’t the scholarship cover?• Fees covered by HECS/HELP.

Note: TAFE course fees that are designed togo on to an undergraduate degree are coveredby FEE HELP.

Terms and conditions

• Scholarships will be for a one year period(1 November–31 October).

• The funding a recipient receives will bedetermined exclusively by the panel.

• Decisions made by the panel are final and nocorrespondence shall be entered into regardingany decision made by the panel.

• The panel reserves the right at all �mes to end a scholarship of a recipient, where:

– the recipient fails to observe any of the specifiedcriteria items of the scholarship; or

– the recipient engages in conduct which in thereasonable opinion of the commi�ee isunbecoming of a scholarship holder or adverselyaffects the standing or reputa�on of thescholarship fund.

• The funds allocated must be used to assist therecipient directly.

• All nominees must give their permission to benominated and nomina�ons must be received byend of September.

• All nominees should be prepared to undertake anypromo�onal role deemed appropriate by the AFLand/or The Reach Founda�on.

• All nominees should be aware that details of theirscholarships will be made available to the FederalGovernment in a bi-yearly report.

Q: Does the scholarship fund cover a young person who is doing a TAFE VET course but is only in year 10?A: The scholarship will assess individual casesExample:• If a TAFE VET course is to be

completed while a student is inyear 10, but the grades for thiscourse will go towards theyoung person’s final year 11and 12 score, the fund will consider, on applica�on,funding this course

GENERAL INFORMATION & FAQS

Q: Can scholarship funds be used for things like bicycles, new shoes and other purchases not directly related to study?

A: In some instances these purchases are fine. Examples of approved purchases:• young person intends to use

the bicycle to travel to andfrom school

• young person requires runningshoes to par�cipate in aspor�ng ac�vity

*Approval in this instance isrequired via the AFL &/or StateManager.

Q: What does the scholarship cover?

A: We are very flexible, as long as it is educa�onally related or directly assis�ng educa�on, spor�ng or leadership outcomes such as:

• Text books• School fees (not funded by

government deferred paymentprograms)

• Project costs for ‘recognisedorganisa�ons’ to deliverproposed ini�a�ves thattarget youth who meet theabove criteria

• We cater for year 10, 11 and 12. Any recognised job trainingeduca�on may also be accepted

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SCHOLARSHIPPROCESS

Applicants informed of applica�on closing date

Local spor�ng clubs and community agencies areno�fied by email of applica�on closing date and website address No�fica�on is a minimum of one-month prior toclosing date. Nomina�ons by spor�ng clubs and community agencies to be submi�ed online

For new applicants:

Individual applicant interviews – in person (if possible) or by phone.

Discuss:

Scholarship process and requirements (repor�ng, mentor op�on)

Requirements of the scholarship recipient is made clear

Reporting required from recipients:

One of two op�ons are given to the applicant:

1. Bi-yearly feedback report

2. Bi-yearly phone catchup on progress with AFL /State Manager or Talent Manager

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The Jim Stynes Scholarship panel will meet not more than six (6) weeks a�er the closing date for applica�ons. A quorum is one person from the four representa�ve bodies (below).

The main responsibili�es of the panel will be:

administer the Fund in accordance withthe funding agreement between theCommonwealth and the AFL;

2. assess scholarship nomina�ons;

3. select the scholarship recipients

ensure the repor�ng requirements with the Federal Government are met

Acceptance/Rejec�on Le�ers

Le�ers (via email) of acceptance or rejec�on will

be sent to applicants within 4 weeks of panel ruling Full details of funding outlined in le�er

Acceptance le�ers include a Terms and

Condi�ons form to be signed and returned

Scholarship applica�ons received.

Panel:

Nakia Cockatoo, past Jim Stynes Scholarship recipient, dra�ed to Geelong FC in 2014

Andrew Dillon

INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTING

AFL

Rob Auld AFL

Mike McShane The Reach Founda�on

Anna McCann The Reach Founda�on

REACH FOUNDATION

VIC (Na�onal Office) 152-156 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066

NSW Suite 302, 59 Great Buckingham St, Redfern NSW 2016

The Reach Founda�on ABN 87 069 837 627

www.reach.org.au

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ADDIT IONAL F INANCIAL/MATERIALSUPPORT TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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PURCHASE OF GOODS: A F L / S t a t e t o s e e k t h r e e q u o t e s f o r g o o d s .

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REGISTER NOW - CLICK BELOW FOR:REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE IS11TH OCTOBER 2019!!

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