The Carol Lynette Grant Prowse Scholarship is open to domestic new/commencing students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the Mount Helen Campus or any Ballarat campus.

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 

• Domestic student
• New/commencing student in 2025
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course (excluding research degrees)
• Studying at the Mt Helen Campus or any Ballarat campus

Scholarship Amount 

1 Scholarship Available 

The recipient will receive $7,000 in 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.

How to apply 

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 recommendation from someone who knows your situation well. This person: 

• should be at least 18 years old. 
• have known you for at least a year or for the entire time you were in the situation. 
• not be a close family member. 
• not live with you. 
• and be able to speak about your situation without needing you to explain it to them. 

Reference letters can be written by supervisors, co-workers, clients, teachers, or professors. 

Please note, that the reference letters must not be older than 12 months from submission date. Reference letters that do not meet the requirements will be deemed as invalid.

If you're unsure about what to include in a reference letter, you can look at an example reference for guidance.

Information Privacy Procedure

Please read the Information Privacy Procedure before entering your profile in the Scholarships and Grants portal. Entering and submitting scholarship applications will constitute your consent to using your personal information as detailed in the Information Privacy Procedure.