Rotary Club of Bendigo South/Peter Ryall Rural Health Bursary

Amount

$1000

Opening date

Closing date

Status

Closed

Who is it for?

Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates

Where is it available?

Bendigo

How is it paid?

Payment is made to the student in one lump sum.

Background

The Rotary Club of Bendigo South wishes to support a student experiencing hardship who is beginning their tertiary education in Health Sciences at the La Trobe Rural Health School, Bendigo Campus in 2021. This Bursary honours the memory of Bendigo engineer and Rotarian, Peter Ryall.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Humanitarian Visa Holder
  • Be commencing first year in a degree taught within the La Trobe Rural Health School at the Bendigo Campus in 2021 (please click here for the list of courses)

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

  • Ability to address the eligibility criteria
  • Evidence of educational disadvantage (including but not limited to financial hardship, caring responsibilities, non-English speaking background, disability or other hardship or disadvantage)
  • Preference may be given to a student who has had to relocate from a rural or interstate location to Bendigo (evidence of relocation is required) and who is maintaining a high academic performance.

Recipient obligations

The recipient may be required to attend joint promotional events or participate in promotional activities in keeping with the spirit of the Bursary. This includes, but is not limited, to attending the Bendigo Prize Ceremony, and also attending the Rotary Club of Bendigo South meeting to speak about the impact of their award.

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

This Bursary's closing date has been extended until 31 January 2021.

Who to contact for further information

Scholarships Office, scholarships@latrobe.edu.au