Scholarships
ST HILDA’S COLLEGE 2009 SCHOLARSHIPS
St Hilda’s offers a number of scholarships for students undertaking courses at The University of Melbourne or neighbouring tertiary institutions. Scholarships are awarded to successful applicants to St Hilda’s College on the basis of academic results, personal qualities and the likely contributions the student can make to the College. Bursary assistance, based upon financial need, is also available to College residents.
For students starting their first year in 2009, St Hilda’s College offers the following scholarships:
Olive Miller Faculty Scholarship
Value: Half College Fee for the duration of the recipient’s undergraduate course subject to satisfactory progress during each academic year and ongoing residency at St Hilda’s College.
Criteria: The Olive Miller Faculty Scholarship is offered to students commencing study in any of the following courses:
- Biomedical Science with the intention of undertaking Post Graduate studies in Medicine
- Veterinary Science, Dentistry or Physiotherapy
One scholarship will be awarded in 2009 on the basis of Year 12 results plus a successful performance at a College selection interview.
Applicants are required to have nominated St Hilda’s College as their college of first preference at the time of application.
Una B Porter Scholarship
Value: $5000 for one year. May be extended.
Criteria: The Una B. Porter Scholarship is offered to a female student from rural Victoria who is qualified to pursue a course of study at The University of Melbourne whilst resident at St Hilda’s College.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of Year 12 results plus satisfactory performance at a college selection interview. In addition the selection committee will consider the applicant’s financial need, personal qualities, Christian faith and academic promise.
Applicants are required to have nominated St Hilda’s College as their college of first preference at the time of application.
Amy R Hughes Scholarship
Value: $5000 for one year. May be extended.
Criteria: The Amy R Hughes Scholarship is offered to non metropolitan students of The University of Melbourne who could not otherwise afford residence at a College. One Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of Year 12 results plus a satisfactory performance at college selection interview and demonstrated financial need.
Applicants are required to have nominated St Hilda’s College as their college of first preference at the time of application.
Lorna Lloyd-Green Scholarship for Non-Keyboard
Value: Half College Fee for the duration of the recipient’s undergraduate course subject to satisfactory progress during each academic year and ongoing residency at St Hilda’s College.
Criteria: Students enrolled in courses in the Faculty of Music or Victorian College of the Arts are given preference in the selection process for the Lorna Lloyd-Green Scholarship. The availability of this scholarship in 2009 will be dependant on the current recipient’s decision regarding returning to College in 2009.
Applicants are required to have nominated St Hilda’s College as their college of first preference at the time of application.
Lorna Lloyd-Green Bursary for Keyboard
Value: $2000.
Criteria: Students enrolled in courses in the Faculty of Music or Victorian College of the Arts are given preference in the selection process for the Lorna Lloyd-Green Bursary.
Applicants are required to have nominated St Hilda’s College as their college of first preference at the time of application.
Cooper Piping Scholarship
Value: Half College Fee for the duration of the recipient’s undergraduate course subject to satisfactory progress during each academic year, ongoing residency at St Hilda’s College, maintenance of piping proficiency, and the provision of piping support to special college events.
Criteria: The Cooper Piping Scholarship is offered to a student who is accepted to pursue a course of study at The University of Melbourne, RMIT, ACU or Monash Pharmacy whilst resident at St Hilda’s College.
Applicants are required to have nominated St Hilda’s College as their college of first preference at the time of application.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of Year 12 results plus satisfactory performance at a college selection interview and demonstrated proficiency at Piping.
Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Scholarship
Value: $2,250 plus $250 book allowance.
Criteria: Students who are Kwong Lee Dow scholars in receipt of the $2,500 accommodation allowance from the University of Melbourne and who have nominated St Hilda’s College as their college of first preference at the time of application and who are accepted by St Hilda’s College.
Ten of these scholarships are offered in 2009. If more than 10 applicants qualify, the 10 will be selected from qualifying students on basis of the highest ENTER scores and performance at interview.
Partnership Schools Scholarship
Value: $2,250 plus $250 book allowance.
Criteria: The Student having the highest ENTER score completing Year 12 studies at each of the following schools who has nominated St Hilda’s College as their college of first preference at the time of application and who is accepted by St Hilda’s College:
Geelong College
Ballarat Grammar
Melbourne Girls’ Grammar
Scotch Oakburn College
Launceston Church Grammar School
Girton Grammar School
Ballarat & Clarendon College
Gippsland Grammar
Mansfield Secondary College
Redcliffs Secondary College
Bendigo Secondary College
Warrnambool Secondary College
Leongatha Secondary College
No application is required
Florence Clucas Entrance Exhibition Scholarships
Value: $2,250 plus $250 book allowance.
Criteria: All students accepted by St Hilda’s College who have nominated St Hilda’s College as their College of first preference at the time of application and achieve an ENTER score equal to or greater than 99.5. No application is required.
CATO College Graduate Scholarship
Value: $4,000.
Criteria: The CATO College Graduate Scholarship is offered to a student who is accepted to pursue a post graduate course of study at The University of Melbourne.
Two scholarships will be awarded on the basis of grade point average plus performance at a College selection interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For entrance scholarships, other than the Kwong Lee Dow, Partnership Schools and the Florence Clucas Entrance Exhibition Scholarships, please complete the application form below and forward it along with any requested supporting data to:
The Registrar
St Hilda’s College
19-25 College Crescent
Applications close on Monday 1 December 2008.
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For Returning Students, St Hilda’s College offers the following scholarships in 2009
Miller College Exhibition Scholarship
Value: $2,250 plus $250 book allowance.
Criteria: All 2nd year students at St Hilda’s College who have achieved an average in their studies equal to or greater than 79. No application is required.
Moore Senior Scholarships
Value: $2,750 plus $250 book allowance.
Criteria: All 3rd year students at St Hilda’s College who have achieved an average in their studies equal to or greater than 75. No application is required.
The College reserves the right not to make particular awards and also to offer scholarships and bursaries to students who have not applied.
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