SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM FOR 2025
The Principal invites applications for Scholarships at Geraldton Christian College for 2025 from students entering Year 7, Year 9 or Year 11 (subject to availability in these year levels).
Scholarship applications are open to prospective Geraldton Christian College students.
Students currently enrolled at the College are ineligible to apply.
Students must have a right to study in Australia to be eligible to apply.
Geraldton
Christian College offers a limited number of scholarships to secondary students
on an annual basis. Scholarships recognise achievement, enable success, and
assume a commitment to the College. Our goal is to
promote students who strive for excellence, learning in a Christ-centred
environment.
Geraldton Christian College is an educational institution that takes seriously its mission of making known the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Christian faith and biblical authority sit at the centre of its practice as a Christ-centred institution. Therefore, scholarship recipients/families must understand and value this mission, be willing to sign the College Statement of Faith and agree for their child/ren to be taught from this Christian worldview perspective.
Geraldton Christian College stresses the wholistic formation of its students and sees education as a partnership with families. Families are expected to share the philosophy, priorities and aims of the College, as set out in the Statement of Faith and to support the College. We require scholarship recipients to follow all College expectations and show broad commitment to school life beyond single areas of interest.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICANTS MUST:
- Submit details and evidence of their current academic performance and achievement (awards and/or documentation demonstrating academic capabilities).
- Provide previous school report/s and Birth Certificate.
- Submit evidence of social or character experiences.
- Provide details of themselves and why they would like to be awarded the Scholarship.
- Sit an academic examination (AGAT assessment – general ability test). The examination will be administered by the Deputy Principal Curriculum or their delegate.
INTERVIEWS:
- The interview panel, chaired by the Principal or their delegate, will select successful candidates for interview.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
- Applicants will be required to
bring previous school reports, awards and/or
documentation demonstrating academic capabilities, and social or character
experiences.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
- Scholarships are tenable for a two-year period for students entering Year 7, Year 9 or Year 11 (subject to availability in these year levels).
- Scholarship recipients will receive a 50% discount
on the nett tuition fees for the life of the scholarship. In addition to the remaining tuition not
covered by the scholarship, parents are expected to meet other expenses such as
uniform, textbooks/equipment and/or extra-curricular activities and/or optional
camps.
- All scholarships carry substantial concessions of fees throughout the duration of the scholarship and it is a condition of the scholarship program that the scholarship recipient is subject to appraisal and review.
- Only one student concession can be held for a student at any one time.
- All applications will be assessed on an individual basis.
NOTE: Applications that are incomplete or received after the due date will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE AT 3.00PM ON MONDAY 22 JULY 2024 (please note that the College Office will be closed during the first week of the Term 3 school holidays, 1 to 5 July).
AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS
- Scholarships are awarded subject to satisfactory behaviour and involvement. The College reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship in the event of unsatisfactory progress or conduct.
- Scholarships are not awarded on academic excellence alone; character and student activities will also be taken into consideration.
- The decision on awarding scholarships will be made by the Principal. All families who have been interviewed will receive notification of the final decision.
- Geraldton Christian College will not enter into discussion concerning reasons for awarding or not awarding either interviews or scholarships. The College respects the confidentiality of each applicant and, as such, does not publicise information about scholarship recipients at any stage in the selection process. Similarly, results of scholarship examinations are confidential and will not be released by the College.
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT (STUDENT):
ACADEMIC RECORD & APPLICANT INFORMATION:
In no more than 200 words, please provide an overview on your academic performance and your application to your studies. Please detail your results and any academic awards, achievements or prizes you have received.
NOTE: Please attach a copy of your most recent school report with grades in support of your application. A teacher reference may also be provided (but is not mandatory).
In no more than 250 words, please tell us a bit about yourself, why you are applying for this Scholarship and what you want to achieve. Consider demonstrating:
- Why you would like to attend Geraldton Christian College.
- What your future aspirations are.
- Any non-academic accomplishments you have achieved.
- Your talents and interests.
- Leadership experience.
NOTE: Providing evidence of your achievements,
talents or interests would support your application. This can be in the form of a work sample, a
video recording or creation, letter of reference from a pastor, youth leader or coach or other
relevant endorsement or any other piece of evidence that supports this
application.
List of Allowed file types
If you prefer, SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION can be also emailed to enrolments@gcc.wa.edu.au or delivered in person to Reception at Geraldton Christian College, 15 Cedar Crescent. Strathalbyn, WA 6530 (note that the College office will be closed during the first week of the Term 3 school holidays, 1 to 5 July 2024).