Applications close 31 January

Are you a Police Association member with school-age children?

If so, then your child may be eligible for a Police Association-funded scholarship to cover some of their education expenses in 2012 and beyond.

As we have done for many years, The Police Association has again teamed up with the Victorian Department of Education to make scholarships available to students from Victorian policing families.

Depending on their year level, your child can apply for one of three of the following available scholarships.

What scholarships are available?

Graham Davidson Scholarship

This scholarship, valued at $600, is awarded to a student who completed Year-6 in 2011. The scholarship is for a period of two years at an allowance of $300 for each of the next two years.

Angela Taylor Scholarship

This scholarship is available for two students, each valued at $250. They are awarded to students who have completed Year-8 in 2011.  This scholarship is awarded for one year.

E C James Scholarship

This scholarship, valued at $750, is awarded to a student who completed Year-9 in 2011. The scholarship is for a period of three years at an allowance of $250 per year.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply, students must meet the following criteria:

1.      Must be a child of a current Police Association member, police pensioner or police widow(er)

2.      Student must attend a school located in Victoria (regardless of whether it is a public or private school)

3.      Student must be involved in school / community activities

4.      Student’s end-of-year results for 2011 will also be assessed

Who determines the successful applicants?

Scholarship recipients are selected by a panel from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development having regard to the above criteria.

While The Police Association fully funds these scholarships, it has no involvement in the selection process.

How can your child apply?

Your eligible child can apply for one of the above scholarships by completing an online application form at www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships.

When do applications close?

Applications for these scholarships close on Tuesday 31 January 2012.

Further information

Enquiries regarding any of the above scholarships can be directed to:

Ms Andrea Constantino, Student Scholarships Coordinator,
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 

Phone (03) 9637 3367 or email constantino.andrea.a@edumail.vic.gov.au.

Alternatively, you can contact the Association’s Communications Manager, Sandro Lofaro, on (03) 9468 2600 or tollfree on 1800 800 537 (outside Melbourne metro area).

BRUCE MCKENZIE

Assistant Secretary