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Tasmanian Scholarships are highly competitive and will be offered only to students who have demonstrated excellence in a range of academic disciplines at school, college or university level. There are two major scholarships available at undergraduate level - Tasmania National Undergraduate Scholarships and Tasmania University Scholarships.

Up to 15 of these prestigious scholarships are offered for school leavers or equivalent who are entering university for the first time. They are for study in selected areas where the University of Tasmania is able to offer a high quality education and the support of an academic mentor. The scholarship provides a generous living allowance and return air travel, if required. Each scholarship is valued at $10,000.

To be considered for a Tasmania National Undergraduate Scholarship you should identify from the list below the key area in which you would like to study.

Theoretical Physics	Zoology
Chemistry Physics - Theoretical and Astrophysical	Mathematics
Commerce - Management Plant Science	Teacher Education
Fine Arts - Ceramics and Furniture Design Psychology	History - European
Geography and Environmental Studies Sociology	Law
Geological Sciences Teacher Education	Aquaculture Law
Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies Horticulture and Microbiology	Biochemistry

You will find details of these key areas on A4 sheets in the Scholarships Folder. NB: You must check that in your Application for Admission to the University of Tasmania you have selected a degree course in which your choice can be studied.

No more than ten National Undergraduate Scholarships will be allocated to students taking courses at any one campus of the University.

Outstanding students wishing to study in a discipline other than those listed above may be considered for a National Undergraduate Scholarship in that discipline (except Medicine and Surgery).

Up to 25 Tasmania University Scholarships are offered. These scholarships are made available through the University Foundation and are sponsored by industry, commerce and government for study at undergraduate level in any faculty of the University of Tasmania. The minimum scholarship is valued at $2500 per year to help you meet the cost of your HECS and University fees.

The faculties are Commerce and Economics, Design, Education, Engineering and Surveying, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Medicine and Pharmacy, Nursing Science, Visual and Performing Arts.

Details on degree courses offered in each faculty are contained in the Undergraduate Prospectus or in greater detail in the Undergraduate Course and Unit Handbook available from the University. Check also on our Website at http://info.utas.edu.au

These scholarships are provided by the Commonwealth Government to socially or economically disadvantaged students who are members of one or more the University 'equity groups'. These are: students from a rural or isolated background, students from a low socio-economic background, students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islandr descent, women in non-traditional areas of study, or students with a disability.
These scholarships provide payment of your HECS fees and are provided for the duration of the course studied, including and honours year, if applicable.

One exhibition for highest point scores in Literature, French Stage 4, German Stage 4; one exhibition in Mathematics Stage 3. An Exhibition may not be awarded twice to the same person in the same group of subjects but both may be held simultaneously.

Highest point scores in the compulsory subjects of Literature and either Australian History or Twentieth Century History; and not more than one of the subjects of Ancient Civilizations, Economics and Geography.

Department of Surveying & Spatial Information Science Bachelor of Geomatics Entrance Scholarships

Two scholarships available to students enrolling for the first time in the Bachelor of Geomatics degree course - one scholarship for the best qualified female candidate - one scholarship of the best qualified male candidate.

Awarded for the highest point score in two subjects, one of which shall be a mathematics taken from List B - Mathematics Stage 2 and Mathematics Stage 3 and one a literary type subject taken from List A - Ancient Civilizations, Australian History, Twentieth Century History, Economics, Literature, English, Geography, Studies in Religion, Behavioural Studies.

Highest point scores in any two or more modern languages, ie French Stage 4, German Stage 4, Italian Stage 4, Japanese Stage 4 and Indonesian Stage 4.

Best five subjects. This award is tenable only to the son or daughter or grandson or granddaughter of a person eligible for membership of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League of Australia. The scholarship will be awarded on the results of the TCE examinations held in 1996 and 1997.

Highest point scores in the subjects of Literature, either Australian History or Twentieth Century History (two of which shall be compulsory) and not more than one of the subjects Ancient Civilizations, Economics and Geography. No candidate shall be permitted to hold the Sir Philip Fysh Scholarship together with this scholarship.

One prize in Japanese Stage 4; one prize in Indonesian Stage 4; one prize in CN811 Chinese - valued at $25 each award.

Highest point scores in Computer Science and Information Systems - valued at $100 each .

Highest point scores in the three subjects of Mathematics Stage 3, Physics and Chemistry - valued at $1000 plus a medal.

Highest point score in either Australian History or Twentieth Century History - valued at $72.

Highest point score in the subject of English as a Second Language - valued at $50.

Highest point score in Music out of a possible 20 points in any of the following syllabuses and who enrolls at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music in the academic year following the award: - Music, Solo Performance, Music Composition, Music Ensemble - valued at $200.

Highest pointscore in French Stage 4. Candidates are ineligible if any one of the following conditions is applicable.

(a) If within the last three years, candidates have spent a continuous period of six months or more in a school or country where French is the medium of communication/instruction; and/or

(b) if at any time, candidates have spent a period of five years or more in a school or country where French is the medium of communication/instruction; and/or

Candidates wishing to compete, must notify their intention at the time of sending their entry for the TCE examinations - valued at $100.

Highest point score in German Stage 4. To be eligible for the prize, candidates must have received their entire secondary education at a non-German speaking school. Furthermore, a candidate who is a mature-age student shall be eligible only if he/she has spent more than 12 months in a German speaking country - valued at $50.

Highest point score in any two modern languages studied in 1996. Students will not be eligible for the prize if they are native speakers of either of the two languages, or if, after the age of seven, they have resided for one or more years in a country where either of the languages they are studying , is the native language - valued at $100.

Highest point score in Literature. Open only to female candidates from State Education High Schools - valued at $50.

The School offers approximately thirty places per year in the three year Bachelor of Information Technology. Each student receives a scholarship averaging $10 500 per year.

The scholarships are provided by 28 of Australia’s leading information technology suppliers and users, including leading computer firms, banks, manufacturing, finance and insurance companies, management consultants, airlines, public sector, the retail and petroleum industries, and telecommunications and the media. During the course each student spends two six month periods working with two of the sponsors. Most students work for a sponsor on graduation, although there is no obligation to do so.

The Bachelor of Science (Computing Science) is offered on a full or part-time basis and takes four years if studied full time. The NSW TAB and St George Bank, both offer some cadetships to this course. The student works for the TAB or the Bank for two years and studies part-time. Then the student studies full-time for two years on full pay.

All students in the full-time Bachelor of Science (Computing Science) spend the third year of the four year course in paid employment in the information technology industry in a wide range of companies, both in Australia, and occasionally overseas.

Many of the employers then offer students cadetship and/or some form of paid work during a student’s final year.

Which business course can offer a year of full-time work experience, regular contact with senior managers at some of Australia’s leading companies, an assured job upon graduation, and pays students $10 000 per year tax-free to study?

The answer is the Bachelor of Accounting at the University of Technology, Sydney, a course specially designed in a joint venture between UTS and major employers to produce tomorrow’s business leaders.

The Bachelor of Accounting is a three year degree incorporating two separate half-years of full-time industry training.

While the course is a specialist accounting qualification, students can choose a second major or sub-majors from a wide range of related business disciplines.

These can include banking, economics, finance, international business management, marketing or tourism.

A major feature of the course is that Bachelor of Accounting students study and socialise together during the three years of the program and are not lost in the big crowd at university.

During the industry semester Bachelor of Accounting students typically work on accounting tasks or specific major projects, contributing work of real value to the sponsor organisation.

The combination of varied and carefully structured experience within organisations in different industries, together with regular dealing with senior sponsor managers, results in work experience superior to that provided by cadetships or part-time employment.

Bachelor of Accounting graduates are in extremely high demand because of the mix of work experience and personal qualities for which they are selected into the course.

The program is currently supported by 38 of Australia’s largest commercial, industrial and government enterprises, who annually provide more than $1 million of sponsorship.

Accounting is a career which offers many opportunities. In private practice, commerce and industry and government services, qualified accountants are in increasing demand.

KPMG, a major accounting and advisory firm, offers outstanding opportunities in its Sydney and Parramatta offices to school leavers who are interested in pursuing a career in chartered accounting and who expect to do well in this year’s HSC/TCE.

Positions are available each year for school leavers to undertake their studies in accounting on a part-time basis through the KPMG Cadetship program.

Cadetships are an ideal way for school leavers to secure full-time employment and study towards a professional accounting qualification part-time.

• the opportunity to transfer to full-time study after a two-year period of part-time study.

If you prefer to study full-time and gain work experience in the university vacation, scholarships are also available.

If you are interested in opportunities in chartered accounting and would like a brochure with more information, contact:

KPMG is keen to invest in the career development of graduates, KPMG is committed to the support of undergraduates wishing to undertake tertiary education and pursue a professional career in accounting.

Each year a number of cadetships and scholarships are offered to students wishing to become chartered accountants.

The KPMG 2+2 cadetship program caters for school leavers who want to work while studying part-time for their accounting degree.

Under the 2+2 program, you will be employed by the firm at full salary with paid study leave and exam leave.

The firm pays university fees, provides a book allowance and provides access to the firm’s library and technical publications. After two years of part-time study you have the opportunity to transfer to full-time study, rejoining the firm on graduation.

The KPMG scholarship enables you to complete a degree in accounting at the university of your choice on a full-time basis.

KPMG will provide financial assistance and will give you access to the firm’s library and technical publications to assist you in your studies.

During summer holidays, students on scholarships are given temporary employment with the firm,, gaining practical experiences at full salary.

If you are successful in your studies and in your vacation employment with the firm, you will have a position on graduation to look forward to.

After her school careers adviser mentioned the cadetships offered by accounting firms, Stephanie Lai did some homework on the Big Six accounting firms. Stephanie narrowed her preferences to three and then eventually to one - KPMG.

"When it came to my first KPMG interview, I met young people who had worked for the firm for a few years. They seemed very nice, very professional. I spoke to a number of business people and found KPMG had a good reputation. There were also lots of little thing that impressed me about KPMG - like the presentation of student information.

I wanted to work for a professional, fast-moving organisation. KPMG picks up on new ideas quickly and tries to introduce them into the firm. They also reward talent and hard work.

The transition from school to the workforce was exciting and interesting. The work experience I’ve gained during the first year of my cadetship has made study more interesting and exposure to the business environment has given me a head start. My personal skill have also developed. I couldn’t have gained these skills so quickly any other way. Stephanie Lai

Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership qualities. Scholarships are available for students enrolled in the following degree programs.

"The first step in applying for a Bond University Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, apart from the actual application form, was the aptitude test. This was intimidating, as all exams/tests are prone to be.

However, it was multi-choice, which made it a bit easier, and was impossible to to study for, which meant I didn’t spend weeks beforehand worrying about it.

The successful applicants (three from each area) were flown to Bond for a weekend. This was a fun weekend, and contrary to expectations, my fellow applicants were not ‘super geeks’. They were a great bunch of people, and we all formed friendships over the weekend.

While up there, we were interviewed for one hour on Saturday morning, and spend the rest of the time sight-seeing around the Gold Coast, playing basketball, and getting to know each other.

During the weekend I also realised what a terrific uni Bond is. The architecture and atmosphere of the place have to be experienced to be fully appreciated.

While up there, we were treated like VIPs, great dinners, cordial hospitality, and were very well looked after.

It was good to see Bond for myself but sad in a way because I thought I wasn’t going to get the scholarship.

The interviews were tough, but designed to bring out the best in us, not the worst.

I only applied for the scholarship at the last minute, because I believed I had no hope of getting it; but it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Even just for the experience of applying, it was worthwhile. I urge everyone to apply; what have you got to lose?

Embody the competitive and highly inventive spirit of the America’s Cup challengers. They will help shape tomorrow’s high-tech leaders.

These prestigious scholarships offer financial support to undergraduates studying engineering and the applied sciences.

The Southern Cross Foundation offers up to four undergraduate scholarships annually. They are awarded to individuals on the basis of scholastic excellence, leadership potential, extra curricular achievements in sport and community service as well as on other personal qualities.

• are Australian citizens or have been granted permanent resi dent status and have lived in Australia continuously for the last twelve months at the closing date for applications,

• are entering university from high school/college on the basis of their final year examination results,

• will undertake a three or four year degree in Engineering or the Applied Sciences

$10 000 will be awarded annually for living and education expenses for up to four years. Scholarships will be reviewed annually on the basis of the scholars’ results. An offer of industrial experience during university vacations may be made by Fluid Thinking Pty Ltd, the Research and Development arm of the Southern Cross Foundation and/or the major Australian companies associated with it. This allows the individual the opportunity to become familiar with the workplace and allows her/him to become known to potential employers.

The Melbourne National Scholarships are aimed at the nation’s very top school leavers seeking first year entry into undergraduate courses. Twenty-five of these prestigious scholarships will be available for up to four years for eligible students from across Australia, including ten scholarships valued at up to $15 000 per year. These scholarships are designed to help meet the costs of relocation, accommodation, payment of Government charges (HECS) and other fees, living expenses and airfares. If you are among Australia’s brightest and are seeking to pursue a first class undergraduate course, this scholarship is an invitation to attend Australia’s leading national university.

These scholarships offer students who reside and study in rural areas access to the best educational opportunities available. Ten scholarships will be available for high achieving school leavers seeking entry to a first year undergraduate program.. Applicants must reside, and have completed Year 12 at a secondary school, in a ‘rural’ area. Initially, preference will be given to applications from Victoria. The scholarships are valued at $10 000 per year for up to four years to help meet the costs of accommodation, payment of HECS and other fees and living expenses.

Forty scholarships will be awarded to recognise the achievements of students seeking entry into a first year undergraduate program who are members of one or more of the following Government designated ‘equity groups’: students from low socio-economic backgrounds; women in non-traditional subject areas; students from non-English speaking backgrounds; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; and students with disabilities. Initially preference will be given to applicants from Victoria. The scholarships are valued at $1 000 per year plus HECS (or equivalent) for up to four years.

These scholarships allow high achieving undergraduate students currently enrolled at any higher education institution to complete their final year(s) of study at the University of Melbourne, before going on to a higher degree. Twenty scholarships will be available nationally for students to undertake an Honours year or the final two years of their undergraduate course at the university of Melbourne. The scholarships are valued at $10 000 per year.

"You’re one of the best in Australia. You’ve got the TE, and you’ve shown your capabilities in other ways as well. Employers know when that you’ve been picked as a top student, and are keen to help you and see if they should employ you. You’re set to do well at university because you don’t have to worry about money and may have much more industry experience than your fellow students.

The University of Sydney has doubled the number of Alumni Scholarships offered to engineering, adding to its Chancellor’s Industry Scholarships in Engineering. The total number of scholarships is ten.

The Chancellor’s Industry Scholarships in Engineering (CISE) are sponsored by industry. In 1996 there were 16 scholarships offered.

In 1997 CISE will provides a tax exempt living allowance of approximately $11 000 and up to 12 months of industrial experience with three different companies.

The scholarship is for four years covering the normal length of the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree.

Alumni Scholars receive $3000 per annum over the four years of the BE program, or five years if the student takes a double degree in engineering and commerce or science.

One CISE student described getting a scholarship in engineering at the University of Sydney is a real "head swell".

As well as high academic performance, the scholarship selection panels look for creativity, imagination, inventiveness, leadership, self-motivation, communication skills and practicality.

For University study leading to Bachelor Degree awards in the Mineral Industry courses of Geoscience, Mining Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy (Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgical Engineering).

Selected Australian Universities are requesting applications from Year 12 High School and University enrolled students with an intention of pursuing a Mineral Industry career.

Application, stating name, age, address, telephone number, scholastic Attainment and including a brief statement of why you are interested in a Mineral Industry career, should be addressed to one of the Univiersities listed. Mineral Industry courses which can be studied at each University are indicated.

The Head, Department of Geology

James Cook University of North Queensland

P O Box 999

Townsville Queensland 4810

Closing Date for Application Each Year: For study of Geoscience, 24 February*

The Head, Gartrell School of Mining, Metallurgy and Applied Geology

University of South Australia

The Levels SA 5095

Closing Date for Application Each Year: For study of Geoscience, Mining Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy. 30 November*

Closing Date for Application Each Year: For study of Geoscience, Mining Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy. 10 March*

Closing Date for Application Each Year: For study of Geoscience, Mining Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy. 1 March*

Closing Date for Application Each Year: For study of Geoscience, Mining Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy. 10 March*

To provide financial help for tertiary students enrolled or planning to enrol in a full-time course up to final qualification level.

In some cases the trustees may award a limited number of scholarships to students in Years 11 and 12. Direct applications from candidates are not accepted. However, Principals may personally submit cases to the Trust where in their opinion they have a talented student whose parents are in serious financial need.

Applicants must be a direct descendant of a member of the Commonwealth Forces who served on active service in a combat area during the war of 1939 - 45.

Income/Means Test - Tertiary scholarships - no Year 11/12 scholarships - yes.

Closing date - Tertiary scholarships - 30 September 1996.Research Scholarships - 31 October 1996.

To provide financial help for full-time students who, without such aid, would be prevented from continuing their studies in Tasmania at secondary or senior secondary levels, a TAFE institute or the University of Tasmania.

It is intended as a short-term ‘crisis’ funding, when assistance from other sources is not available.

Income/Means Test - The circumstances of the student at the time of applying are taken into account, including income/means of support.

Closing date - First application - none. Renewal applications - by the last week of November each year. Students may also apply during the year -as Student Counsellors or Guidance Officers become aware of the candidate's needs. Applications must be supported by a statement from a Student Counsellor and recommended by the Principal of the student’s school or college.

The Vietnam Veterans Trust Education Assistance Scheme (VVTEAS) provides help with the costs of post secondary education for selected children. The scheme offers a limited number of grants, which are worth $3 500 per year for the duration of the student’s course (provided certain conditions are met).

(b) Enrolled, or planning to enrol, in a full-time post secondary course up to first qualification level. Courses may be at University, TAFE, Business College, or a recognised private institution.

The course has to be of one or more academic year’s duration. Step-children are eligible, provided they have lived with and been supported by the veteran for five of the last ten years. As its means test, the Trust is using the general rules for the Commonwealth Government’s educational benefit, Austudy.

Applications open on 1 September and close on 31 October each year. Forms and more information are available from the Trust’s Regional Office at 70 Davey Street, Hobart phone (03) 6223 6050.

This is based on the information supplied to us as of 30/9/96. We provide the information in the hope that it will be useful to students of Launceston College, but accept no responsibility for its accuracy.

Please e-mail Rosie Wildman at rwildman@launc.tased.edu.au with any feedback and/or suggestions for improvement.

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The Recruitment Co-ordinator
KPMG
P O Box H67 Australia Square
Sydney, NSW, 2000