How to apply and Selection Criteria
Since 2018, ALCOA’s Kwinana Alumina Refinery has been the program’s major sponsor. ALCOA provides sponsorship which contributes to the funding of Year 11 and 12 students’ scholarships. These scholarships are meant to alleviate students’ school expenses, whether it’s for the Specialist Programs they are enrolled in or any General courses they undertake.
ALCOA provides sponsorship for scholarships under the following categories:
Academic Scholarship:
- Year 11 Sustainability Scholarship ($500)
- Year 11 Creative Arts Scholarship ($500)
- Year 11 Hospitality Scholarship (VET) ($500)
- Year 11 Building & Construction Scholarship (VET) ($500)
Alumni Scholarship:
- Year 11 Alumni Scholarship (3x $250)
- Year 12 Alumni Scholarship (3x $250)
*Please note the Alumni scholarships don’t require an application form. Recipients will be selected following advice from Students Services in consultation with the Executive team.
Application Process
For the Academic Scholarship, applicants may be required to complete an Gilmore College Scholarships Application Form and a Letter of Application in which they explain:
- why they should be awarded the scholarship
- how being awarded the scholarship would assist them
- their intended Senior School studies
- how they can make a positive contribution during their senior years at Gilmore College
- their ambitions for the future
Students must also be aware of their responsibilities as applicants, such as completing the application accurately and submitting it on time, taking responsibility for the required documentation, checking emails related to the scholarship process daily and replying to them within 24 hours of receipt, and being on time and prepared for the interview.
Selection Criteria
When selecting the recipients, the panel will consider the following:
- the applicant’s ability to express him/herself clearly and concisely
- the applicant’s ability to demonstrate that he/she will provide a positive contribution during their senior years at Gilmore College.
Terms and Conditions
Applicants must be:
- Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia within the meaning of the Australian Citizen Act 2007 (proof of either must be provided if requested)
- Currently residing in the State of Western Australia
- Completing Year 10, in the year of application, for Year 11 scholarships
- Enrolled or prepared to enrol and complete Years 11 and/or 12 at Gilmore College, following the awarding of the scholarship.
For more information about key dates, who to contact, the specific selection criteria for each category and to fill the Application Form, visit Gilmore College Scholarships