The Carol Lynette Grant Prowse Scholarship is for new/commencing, domestic students undertaking bachelor, honours or postgraduate studies.
About the Scholarship
Carol attended Ballarat & Clarendon College from 1975 to 1980 and she gained her Higher School Certificate (HSC) in 1980. From 1981 to 1983 Carol studied at the University of Ballarat Mt Helen Campus, graduating with a Diploma of Teaching in 1983. After leaving Ballarat in 1984 for work, Carol returned to Ballarat in 1988. Carol was extremely passionate about education for both herself and her children, with her three children having all attended Ballarat schools. The Carol Lynette Grant (Prowse) Scholarship has been established to honour the life of Carol who passed away in 2015. The Carol Lynette Grant (Prowse) Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2016.
Eligibility
- New/commencing student in 2023
- Domestic student
- Enrolled or planning to enrol in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (excluding research degrees)
- Studying or planning to study at the Mt Helen Campus
- Active and enrolled for the full year post census date.
- Can be full-time or part-time.
Scholarship Amount/Benefit
1 Scholarship Available
The student will receive $7,000, to be paid as two instalments. $3,500 after the first census date and $3,500 after the second census date.
Conditions
- Active and enrolled for the full year post census date.
- Students who defer their offer or take a leave of absence will forfeit their award.
- Can be full-time or part-time.
- Awardees are required to attend the Foundation event at the scholarship-specified campus.
- Students are to maintain current contact details. If you cannot be contacted by mail, email or telephone in relation to this scholarship, your scholarship may be terminated.
Application process
Read the Selection and Administration Guidelines to check your eligibility.
- Once applications open you will need to complete the application form questions and provide the required written references.
- Please note all applications will require two written references. If you are unsure what to provide in a written reference, please refer to the example reference .
Reference letter
A reference letter is a written statement provided by a responsible person with knowledge of your circumstances. A responsible person is someone who satisfies each of the below:
- Is an Australian citizen or permanent resident who is 18 years of age or older
- and has known you for at least 12 months or for the entire duration of the circumstance(s), whichever is shorter
- and is not related to you by birth, marriage, de facto or same sex relationship
- and does not live with you or reside at your residence
- and is in a position to comment knowledgeably about your situation without having to be briefed by you about the circumstance(s).
Privacy Policy
Please read the Information Privacy Policy before entering your profile in Students Scholarships. Entering and submitting scholarship applications will constitute your consent to using your personal information as detailed in the Privacy Statement.
2023 Foundation - Carol Lynette Grant Prowse Scholarship
The Carol Lynette Grant Prowse Scholarship is for new/commencing, domestic students undertaking bachelor, honours or postgraduate studies.
About the Scholarship
Carol attended Ballarat & Clarendon College from 1975 to 1980 and she gained her Higher School Certificate (HSC) in 1980. From 1981 to 1983 Carol studied at the University of Ballarat Mt Helen Campus, graduating with a Diploma of Teaching in 1983. After leaving Ballarat in 1984 for work, Carol returned to Ballarat in 1988. Carol was extremely passionate about education for both herself and her children, with her three children having all attended Ballarat schools. The Carol Lynette Grant (Prowse) Scholarship has been established to honour the life of Carol who passed away in 2015. The Carol Lynette Grant (Prowse) Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2016.
Eligibility
- New/commencing student in 2023
- Domestic student
- Enrolled or planning to enrol in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (excluding research degrees)
- Studying or planning to study at the Mt Helen Campus
- Active and enrolled for the full year post census date.
- Can be full-time or part-time.
Scholarship Amount/Benefit
1 Scholarship Available
The student will receive $7,000, to be paid as two instalments. $3,500 after the first census date and $3,500 after the second census date.
Conditions
- Active and enrolled for the full year post census date.
- Students who defer their offer or take a leave of absence will forfeit their award.
- Can be full-time or part-time.
- Awardees are required to attend the Foundation event at the scholarship-specified campus.
- Students are to maintain current contact details. If you cannot be contacted by mail, email or telephone in relation to this scholarship, your scholarship may be terminated.
Application process
Read the Selection and Administration Guidelines to check your eligibility.
- Once applications open you will need to complete the application form questions and provide the required written references.
- Please note all applications will require two written references. If you are unsure what to provide in a written reference, please refer to the example reference .
Reference letter
A reference letter is a written statement provided by a responsible person with knowledge of your circumstances. A responsible person is someone who satisfies each of the below:
- Is an Australian citizen or permanent resident who is 18 years of age or older
- and has known you for at least 12 months or for the entire duration of the circumstance(s), whichever is shorter
- and is not related to you by birth, marriage, de facto or same sex relationship
- and does not live with you or reside at your residence
- and is in a position to comment knowledgeably about your situation without having to be briefed by you about the circumstance(s).
Privacy Policy
Please read the Information Privacy Policy before entering your profile in Students Scholarships. Entering and submitting scholarship applications will constitute your consent to using your personal information as detailed in the Privacy Statement.