Rotary Club of Kwinana/Rita and Andy Valk Foundation Scholarship
Rita and Andy Valk were both passionate about the Kwinana community and their Rotary Club. In 2021, Old Flames partnered with the Rotary Club of Kwinana and the Rita and Andy Valk Foundation to award annual scholarships to students who live and attend an educational institution within the City of Kwinana.
The Rita and Andy Valk Foundation for Kwinana Scholarships include:
- Year 11 VET Scholarship (4x $250)
- Year 11 VET Scholarship (2x $1000)
- Year 12 VET Scholarship (2x $1000)
*These scholarships don’t require an application form.
Recipients will be selected following advice from Students Services, in consultation with the Executive team.
- Year 12 Sustainability Scholarship ($500)
- Year 12 Creative Arts Scholarship ($500)
- Year 11 Building & Construction Scholarship (VET) ($500)
- Year 12 Hospitality Scholarship (VET) ($500)
Aplication Process
Students applying to any of the scholarships above are required to complete an Application Form in which they explain:
- why they should be awarded the scholarship
- how the scholarship would assist their intended Senior School studies
- how they can make a positive contribution at Gilmore College during their senior years
- their ambitions for the future.
Selection Criteria
- Recipients must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
- Applicants for a Year 11 scholarship must be completing Year 10 in the year of application.
- Scholarship recipients must be enrolled at Gilmore College and remain enrolled through Year 11 and/or Year 12 following the awarding of the scholarship.
- The scholarship recipient will be selected following advice from Student Services, in consultation with the College Executive.
- Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to make a positive contribution to their senior years at Gilmore College.
Scholarship Recipient Responsibilities
Applicants are also expected to:
- complete and submit their application accurately and by the stated deadline
- take responsibility for providing their Semester 1 report and any other required documentation if needed
- attend the scholarship presentation and post-presentation function, where applicable, and be prepared to introduce themselves to sponsors and participate in photographs
- demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to their studies.
For more information on this scholarship, students are encouraged to speak to Student Services.