Hale School Scholarship * [F19514]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this scholarship is governed by conditions. This scholarship is governed by the General Conditions for Scholarships for Coursework Students except as set out in the conditions that follow.

Hale School in Western Australia provides two scholarships annually, for a period of five years to be awarded to high achieving students at The University of Western Australia (the University) who are either enrolled in a Bachelor of Education component of a combined course and completing the final 48 points, or eligible to enrol in the course leading to a Graduate Diploma in Education.

Title
1. The scholarship is called the Hale School Scholarship.

Purpose 
2. The purpose of the scholarship is to support the teaching profession and acknowledge the hard work and effort that goes into producing excellent academic results by encouraging and assisting high achieving students in the Faculty of Education at the University.

Value
3. The value of each scholarship is $3,000.

Eligibility Requirements
4. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship an applicant must be—

(a) a citizen or permanent resident of Australia; and

(b) (i) enrolled in a Bachelor of Education component of a combined course at the University and completing the final 48 points; or

(ii) eligible to enrol in the course leading to a Graduate Diploma in Education at the University.

Body Responsible for Selection
5. The selection committee for the scholarship comprises—

(a) the Dean of the Faculty of Education, or nominee as chair;

(b) the Director of Teaching, or nominee;

(c) a representative of Hale School.

Selection Criteria
6. (1) The scholarship is awarded by the selection committee to the applicant who, in its opinion, best demonstrates in their application and supporting documentation—

(a) academic achievement as evidenced by their academic record;

(b) a genuine commitment to teaching;

(c) how they might benefit from the invitation to be involved with the commencement of the school year activities at Hale School; and

(d) excellent communication skills.

Selection Process 
7. (1) Selection of the recipients is made by the selection committee having regard to the applicants’ academic records, completed application form including a personal statement and referee reports.

(2) The selection committee may interview short-listed applicants.

Awarding Body
8. The scholarship is awarded by the Faculty of Education on the recommendation of the selection committee described in 5.

Method of Payment 
9. The scholarship is paid in two instalments one on or after the census dates in each of first and second semesters.

Duration of Award
10. The scholarship is tenable for one year only.

Application Procedure 
11. (1) Written applications are called for annually and must be submitted to the Faculty Administrative Officer of the Faculty of Education by the advertised closing date.

(2) Written applications must include—

(a) an application form which is available from the Faculty;

(b) original or certified copies of academic records (except those from UWA);

(c) a personal statement demonstrating a commitment to teaching and how the applicant might benefit from the invitation from Hale School to be involved in the commencement of the school year activities described in 12; and

(d) reports from two personal referees.

Student Opportunity
12. (1) Scholarship recipients are invited to participate in the first two weeks of the beginning of year activities at Hale School including—

(a) the induction of new teachers and participation in seminars and meetings in the week before school commences; and

(b) the opportunity in the first week of term to observe lessons and work with Hale School staff in areas of interest.

(2) The scholarship is presented to recipients in the first week of term at a Senior School assembly in February of the year in which the scholarship is taken up.

Administering Body
13. The scholarship is administered by the Faculty of Education.