For Australian PR holders and Citizens Victoria University Australia, George Alexander Foundation Leadership Scholarships, 2019

Scholarship Description:

For Australian PR holders and Citizens Victoria University Australia, George Alexander Foundation Leadership Scholarships, 2019 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Undergraduate, Bachelor level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Each year, five George Alexander Foundation scholarships are offered to encourage study in an undergraduate course that potentially leads to a community-focused career.

The scholarship supports young people with academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to their community to achieve their full academic and leadership potential.

Victoria University is an Australian public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. It is a dual-sector tertiary institution providing courses in both higher education and Technical and Further Education.

Degree Level: Scholarships are available to pursue an undergraduate degree.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship is valued at $7500 per year over three years (total $22,500).

Eligible Countries: This scholarship is open to Australian citizens or those who have permanent residence status.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Students commencing their first undergraduate degree program at Victoria University


• Year 12 school leavers and students who are returning to study aged between 18 – 25 years old


• Applicants who have been accepted into a full time undergraduate academic program and who will be commencing their studies in Semester 1 of 2018


• Applicants who have attained a minimum ATAR score of 75


• Applicants who complete the scholarship application in full and lodge it by the advertised closing date with the specified University office


• Australian citizens or have permanent residence status.

Application Procedure: Please provide the following documentation in support of your application:

• A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)


• Attach a typed personal statement (800-1000 words) addressing the following criteria:
  
  
  
  • Your academic standing
  
  
  • The measure of leadership and leadership potential demonstrated in your academic and personal life
  
  
  • The level and quality of community participation undertaken by you (including volunteering, work history, sporting and other community activities undertaken in/outside of school)
  
  
  • The reasons for selecting the particular program of study in which you are enrolled and your long-term goals as a result of this study
  
  
  • The degree to which the scholarship would enable you to best meet your educational and employment goals (what would it mean for you to receive a George Alexander Foundation scholarship?)
  
  
  
  


• Attach two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application.
  Please remember to include the title/position of your referees. They must also be from different organisations.
  
  
  
  • Academic reference – from a person qualified to comment on your academic studies, preferably a subject coordinator from your secondary school and/or your school principal
  
  
  • Character reference – from a person competent to supply a character reference (for example, a person with whom you have undertaken volunteer work or community activities or a current or past employer) outlining your suitability for the scholarship. This statement cannot be written by someone related to you.
  
  
  
  


• Complete a three-year plan as shown in  this three-year plan example

Apply for the George Alexander Foundation Leadership Scholarship using the online Scholarships Application Portal.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

Deadline: February 01, 2019

Degree Level:

For Australian PR holders and Citizens Victoria University Australia, George Alexander Foundation Leadership Scholarships, 2019 is available to undertake Undergraduate, Bachelor level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.