2025 Foundation - John Bush Memorial Fund Scholarship
Opens 6 Jan 2025 09:00 AM (AEDT)
Deadline 2 Mar 2025 05:00 PM (AEDT)
A$5,000.00
Description

The John Bush Memorial Fund Scholarship is open to new/commencing Thai-born students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Mt Helen, Camp St, SMB, Berwick, Gippsland or Wimmera campus who are in financial need. 

Eligibility 

  • Domestic or international student
  • New/commencing student in 2025 
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (excluding research degrees) 
  • Studying at the Mt Helen, Camp St, SMB, Berwick, Gippsland or Wimmera campus 
  • Enrolled full-time minimum of 45 credit points per semester
  • Born in Thailand
  • Evidence of place of birth required. This may include a copy of your Thailand birth certificate, a passport, or any other official document indicating your place of birth.

Scholarship Amount 

1 Scholarship Available 

The recipient will receive $5,000 per year for a three year period. 

Payments are made in two instalments: $2,500 after the first census date and $2,500 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.
  • Must be enrolled full-time for the entire year 2025 (120 credit points).
  • 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.  
  • Upload evidence of being born in Thailand

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.

2025 Foundation - John Bush Memorial Fund Scholarship



The John Bush Memorial Fund Scholarship is open to new/commencing Thai-born students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Mt Helen, Camp St, SMB, Berwick, Gippsland or Wimmera campus who are in financial need. 

Eligibility 

  • Domestic or international student
  • New/commencing student in 2025 
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (excluding research degrees) 
  • Studying at the Mt Helen, Camp St, SMB, Berwick, Gippsland or Wimmera campus 
  • Enrolled full-time minimum of 45 credit points per semester
  • Born in Thailand
  • Evidence of place of birth required. This may include a copy of your Thailand birth certificate, a passport, or any other official document indicating your place of birth.

Scholarship Amount 

1 Scholarship Available 

The recipient will receive $5,000 per year for a three year period. 

Payments are made in two instalments: $2,500 after the first census date and $2,500 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.
  • Must be enrolled full-time for the entire year 2025 (120 credit points).
  • 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.  
  • Upload evidence of being born in Thailand

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.

Value

A$5,000.00

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Opens
6 Jan 2025 09:00 AM (AEDT)
Deadline
2 Mar 2025 05:00 PM (AEDT)

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