In 2016, The Smith Family received important funding from
the Queensland Government which has enabled it to expand its existing Learning
for Life Tertiary Scholarship Scheme and create the Care2Achieve Scholarship
for Young Women Leaving Care.
With the Government’s support we can now provide scholarships to young women who are transitioning from Queensland State care and who are looking to undertake a higher education pathway. Transition to work is an important component of the Care2Achieve Scholarship. We aim to provide all eligible Scholarship recipients with access to a mentor as they approach their final year of study. Places for the Care2Achieve Scholarship are limited.
All candidates will need to complete an application and
attend an interview. Applicants will be assessed on their commitment to study,
capacity to achieve, and the demonstration of clear goals.
Student type
- Current
Students
- Future
Students
Faculty
- Centre
for Aboriginal Studies
- Curtin
Business School
- Humanities
- Health
Sciences
Course type
- Undergraduate
Gender
Non-gender specific
Nationality
- Australian
Permanent Resident
- Permanent
Humanitarian Visa
- New
Zealand Citizen
- Australian
Citizen
- International
students
Scholarship base
- Merit
Based
- Need
Based
Value
Features of the schoalrship:
- $3,500
per annum, depending on the institution and course type, up to a maximum
of 4 years, or until the completion of the student's chosen program,
depending on institution and course type
- financial
assistance to cover educational expenses such as course materials, field
trips and course fees
- access
to relevant information, advice and personal support provided by The Smith
Family’s Tertiary Coordinator
- access
to other programs to assist full participation in the student’s chosen
course of study
- mentoring
and coaching to help scholarship-holders establish career connections and
networks
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the Care2Achieve Scholarship you will be
aged 17-21 and must be:
- a
young woman who is finishing Year 12 and transitioning from Queensland
State Care;
- or a
young woman who has already transitioned from Queensland State Care and
who is aged up to 21 years. This may include those currently studying and
seeking support.
- undertaking
full-time study in a vocational course (usually at TAFE) at a level of
Certificate 3 and above, or undertake full-time study at University within
Queensland
- agree
to provide the information we require in a timely manner
- attend
the Care2Achieve Scholarship induction activity
- attend
Smith Family events which are put on to celebrate your success
- agree
to maintain a partnership with The Smith Family based on mutual respect,
accountability, and contribution
Applications open: 13/07/2017
Applications close: 01/09/2017
