2018 Chartwells/St Ann’s College/Playford Trust Residential Scholarships

Outline:

Working with government, the tertiary sector, industry and the community the Playford Trust provides a range of scholarships for high achieving South Australian students to develop the research and skills base required to advance areas of strategic importance for the state of South Australia.

The Playford Trust in partnership with Chartwells and St Ann’s College offers two residential scholarships awarded to students residing at St Ann’s College; one to a student continuing to reside at the college and the other to a student enrolling for the first time. These scholarships are directed to promising students who have to overcome the practical and financial disadvantages associated with having their home base located in regional South Australia. The successful recipients will receive accommodation at St Ann’s College to the value of $7,000.

Eligibility Criteria:1. Students are enrolled at St Ann’s and will commence or continue with an undergraduate degree

at one of the three South Australian universities in the following priority areas for the Trust: Agriculture and food production Water, energy and climate change Advanced manufacturing and new technologies Health sciences and enabling technologies Mining and Resources Development.

2. Students are Australian citizens or a holder of a permanent resident visa who have their family base in regional South Australia.

3. Students must show potential for high achievement, with an excellent secondary school or university academic record. Allowance can be made for practical and other disadvantages due to remoteness from Adelaide.

4. Students are of good character with preference given to students that display leadership potential.

Nomination and Selection ProcessThe Playford Trust calls for nominations from applicants recommended by St Ann's College who are enrolled at the College, with St Ann’s recommending the highest calibre students through an internal process that takes account of the selection criteria.

The Trust reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the nominations if it considers the nominees do not reflect the objectives of the Trust or do not meet the high standards consistent with the status of this award. The Board of the Playford Trust will make the final selection.

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1. The student must be an Australian citizen or a holder of a permanent resident visa and a South Australian resident who is likely to spend a significant part of their career in South Australia or is likely to provide a benefit to the State. The Trust does not support interstate or overseas students currently undertaking studies in South Australia.

2. Complete all fields of the application form and make sure all information requested is provided to assist in the selection process.

3. The student must complete Sections 1, and 2.

4. Students must seek comments about their achievements, character, and leadership potential from St Ann’s or a referee from their university or secondary school to complete Section 3 of the application form.

5. Students must attach their latest academic record to the application form. For continuing students this will be their final official transcript of academic results. Students should include their Grade Point Average (GPA) in the appropriate field. Students commencing their university studies must attach their official SACE Record of Achievement, SATAC Scaled Scores for Tertiary Entrance and Tertiary Entrance Statement to the application and include their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in the appropriate field.

Lodging the Application Form:

The closing date for applications is Friday 19 January 2018Completed application forms can be posted or emailed to the Playford Trust.

Post: Ms Mary Anne FairbrotherExecutive Officer, Playford Memorial Trust Inc.c/- Business Performance, Office of the Chief Operating OfficerDepartment of Premier and CabinetGPO Box 2343 ADELAIDE SA 5001

Email: admin@playfordtrust.com.au

Please name the file “Residential Scholarship Surname First Name 2018” and remove the two information pages when submitting the application.

Further information:Further information about the Playford Trust scholarships is available on the Playford Memorial Trust Website. Specific enquiries can be directed to Mary Anne Fairbrother at admin@playfordtrust.com.au or on 08 8429 5220.

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2018 Chartwells/St Ann’s College/Playford Trust Residential Scholarships Application Form

SECTION 1: STUDENT DETAILS - to be completed by the student

Title Surname Given name

Home Address

Suburb State Postcode

Home number Mobile number

University Email Address

Personal Email Address

Course studying or intending to study (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering)

School attending (if applicable)

University attending or intending to attend

Faculty and School

Disclosure of any awards or scholarships held is required

Please list any awards or scholarships held by you:

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SECTION 2: SELECTION CRITERIA - to be completed by the student

Please address each of the criteria in the boxes provided:

Preference is given to students who have a focus on developing skills in technical engineering and consulting, and have confidence and experience with human interaction and digital communication

Is your family base in regional South Australia? Please indicate YES / NOAre you an Australian citizen? Please indicate YES / NOIf not, are you the holder of a permanent resident visa? Please indicate YES / NODo you expect to stay in South Australia after completing your degree? Please indicate YES / NO

Please provide a brief statement about your future aspirations.

Applicants must be high achieving students, with an excellent academic record. The latest academic record should be attached to the application. Allowance can be made for practical and other disadvantages due to remoteness from Adelaide.

Please state your Grade Point Average or ATAR:Provide a summary of your academic achievements and attach either your final official transcript of your results to the application or your official SACE Record of Achievement and the SATAC Scaled Scores for Tertiary Entrance and Tertiary Entrance Statement.Academic achievements could include details about your achievements in particular subjects, any projects or relevant work opportunities or what led to you being competitive with any awards, scholarships or prizes.

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If relevant, provide any comments regarding difficulties you have experienced due to your remote situation.

Applicants must be of good character. Preference will be given to students that display leadership potential.

Provide a summary of how you have shown leadership and your involvement in community organisations and sporting activities or any other personal development opportunities.

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SECTION 4: REFEREE STATEMENT – to be completed by the student’s university or school referee or St Ann’s College.

Provide comments about the student’s character, achievements, and leadership potential. Any comments regarding difficulties the student has or would experience due to their remote situation are also relevant.

Referee’s Name

Position

Address

Direct Work Number Mobile Number

Email Address

Signature of Referee: Date:

Signature of Applicant: Date:

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