Our scholarship program recognises student talents that are consistent with the wholistic development of each student.

Now in its twenty first year, Heritage College continues to provide excellence in values-based education for families in the Casey and Cardinia regions, from Early Learning through to Year 12. In addition to academic development, we recognise and seek to enhance each student’s spiritual, physical and social development.

What scholarships are available?Scholarships are available for current and prospective students entering Year 7 in

2021 and provide a 50% discount on annual tuition fees until the end of Year 9. Scholarships are also available for current Heritage College students continuing into Year 10, 2021 and provide a 50% discount on annual tuition fees until the end of Year 12, 2023.

Scholarship CategoriesHeritage College offers scholarships in the following categories:

• Academic: awarded to students who excel academically

• Creativity: recognises student’s artistic and creative talents

• Leadership: recognises students who exhibit a comprehensive range of leadership skills and utilise those skills to make a difference within the community

• Music: awarded to students who excel in musical performance

• Science: recognises students who exhibit a natural curiosity and interest in the field of science

• Service: affirms our belief that acts of service represent a powerful means by which to aid those in need; recognises extended, personal involvement in community service

• Sport: awarded in recognition of students who excel in a sporting discipline

• Technology: recognises students who exhibit outstanding skill in the use of technology for a productive and altruistic purpose.

Secondary Scholarship Program 2020

Who can apply?Applications are welcomed from the following students:

• New and existing Heritage College students entering Year 7, 2021

• Existing students of Heritage College entering Year 10, 2021

• Applications close Friday 14 August 2020.

Terms and conditions of ScholarshipIn order to receive the full value of a scholarship, students are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress and behaviour. This condition will be determined at a meeting of the Heritage College Leadership Team. Appeals in relation to decisions from the Leadership Team are to be addressed to the Principal.

Scholarships are available to Australian citizens or permanent residents only. Scholarships are awarded for a three-year period in 2021 and are valid until 2023.

How to apply 1. New students will complete and submit

an Enrolment Form with their Scholarship Application. Existing students are to complete the Scholarship Application Form only.

2. Return the Scholarship Application by the due date.

3. Attach all relevant information, as the application will only be considered if it is complete.

Applications for 2021 scholarships close 3pm Friday 14 August 2020.

Heritage College For more than 21 years, Heritage College has provided excellence in values-based education for families in Casey and Cardinia shires. From Early Years to VCE, Heritage College is proud to produce students of excellence with a focus on serving others.

Please complete all sections in full. New students entering Heritage College in Year 7 2021 will be required to submit an Enrolment Form with their Scholarship Application.

A. STUDENT’S DETAILS (This section to be completed by Parent/Guardian)

(Please use BLOCK LETTERS)

Surname: __________________________________________

Given Names: __________________________________________

Scholarship application for: Year 7 entry (2021-2023) Year 10 entry (2021-2023)

B. STUDENT INFORMATION (Student to complete this section in their own handwriting)

1. List any positions and/or responsibilities held at your current school.

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2. List any recent awards received in recognition of leadership in the area for which you are making a scholarship application (either at school or within the community).

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3. Please give details of your extracurricular activities, hobbies or interests.

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4. Please provide any other details, which may be helpful in consideration of your application for a scholarship at Heritage College.

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C. YOUR AREA OF PROFICIENCY (Student to complete this section in their own handwriting)Please select the area you will be applying for a scholarship in. If you select more than one area, please list separate answers for each.

1. What length of time have you had an interest / proficiency in this area?

2. List some activities you have been engaged in during the past year relevant to your area.

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3. Have you received tutoring or are you involved in any groups within this area?

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• Academic • Creativity• Leadership

• Music• Science• Service

• Sport • Technology

• Under 1 year• 1 – 2 years

• 3 – 6 years• 7 + years

4. List any qualifications, certificates, prizes or awards you have in this area:

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D. REFEREESApplications will need to be accompanied by three references from three separate individuals. For existing Heritage College students, the name of the nominating teacher is required only.

For prospective students, please attach the three completed reference sheets to your application. A Referee Statement form is provided with this pack.

References should address the following criteria:

References can be obtained from any three of the following people:

Please write the name and contact details of minimum three persons included as your referees:

Name: _____________________

Position: _____________________

Phone: _____________________

Name: _____________________

Position: _____________________

Phone: _____________________

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• One character reference • One reference regarding your area of proficiency • One education behavioural reference (a statement about the student’s

school-based behaviour from an educator)

• Pastor• Professional• Principal

• Teacher• Community Leader

Name: _____________________

Position: _____________________

Phone: _____________________

Name: _____________________

Position: _____________________

Phone: _____________________

E. ACADEMIC RECORDSAcademic records must show an “At Standard or Above Standard”, and greater for those applying for an academic scholarship. Special consideration will be taken for those students who demonstrate a consistently healthy work ethic and a respectful attitude to learning.

F. CHECKLIST Have you submitted the following items with your application?

Please forward this application and attachments to:

Principal Heritage College via email: scholarships@heritagecollege.vic.edu.au

G. SIGNATURES We request that the student named in this application be considered for scholarship at Heritage College and understand the criteria set out in the guidelines document.

Parent Signature: _____________________ Date: __________________

Student Signature: _____________________ Date: __________________

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□ Application form □ Copies of applicant’s two most

recent school reports

□ Copy of student’s birth certificate

□ Three written references on referee statement (prospective

students only)

Name of Student: _____________________________________________________

Scholarship application for: Year 7 entry (2021-2023) Year 10 entry (2021-2023) Category (please circle):

Referee Name: _____________________ Phone No: __________________

Please respond to the following questions and add additional information where it will be relevant.

How long have you known the applicant?

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Outline the specialised skills of the applicant.

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Please use this space to provide additional information that you feel may be relevant to the student’s application.

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_____________________________________________________________________________ Please sign the reference and return this form to the student who is making an application for an Heritage College scholarship.

Signature: _____________________ Date: __________________

Secondary Scholarship ApplicationReferee Statement

• Academic • Creativity• Leadership

• Music• Science• Service

• Sport • Technology