Ranges CHS Tertiary Health Scholarship 2009

12th January 2009

Ranges Community Health Service Inc. -
creating a healthier community in more ways than one...

Ranges Community Health service is investing in the local community by giving residents the opportunity to apply for one of two $3,000 Tertiary Health Scholarships.

The scholarships have been made available through funds raised by the Ranges Opportunity Shop and funds received from the closure of the Lilydale Health Service.
This is a prime example of Ranges Community Health Service re-investing into our community health's future and enhancing capacity within the community.

Following the application close date of 23rd January 2009, it is envisaged that interviews will take place on the 5th February, 2009 at our Lilydale site and the Scholarships will be awarded late February.

Candidates will be selected and awarded the scholarships by a Scholarship committee, primarily made up of community members from across the Shire as well as Ranges CHS Board of Governance members.

An Award ceremony will be held at the end of February where there will be the official announcement of winners, presentation of cheques, a brief response from the winners, afternoon tea and photo opportunities.

Payment of the award will be made in two equal part payment amounts. The first payment will be made in February and the second payment in August (subject to evidence of satisfactory progress).

GOOD LUCK with your application!

Should you have any queries regarding the Scholarship opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact:
Denise Porter-Dewar,
Assistant to CEO
(Ranges CHS)
Ph. 9739 4577




TERTIARY HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the Ranges Tertiary Health Scholarship. Please read the following Scholarship information thoroughly.

Name of Award:
Ranges Community Health Service Tertiary Health Scholarship 2009

Background:
Ranges Community Health Service is pleased to offer one or more scholarships for residents of the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The scholarships have been made possible through funds received from the closure of the Lilydale Community Hospital and funds raised by the Ranges Opportunity Shop. The scholarships are open to current or intending students in nursing, medicine or other health science at an Australian University or TAFE institute.

Eligibility:
One or more awards may be made to suitably qualified residents of the Shire of Yarra Ranges currently undertaking or enrolled to commence tertiary studies in nursing, medicine or other recognised health science at an Australian university or TAFE institute.

Value of each award:
Each award will be for $3,000, paid in two equal amounts - February & August (subject to evidence of satisfactory progress).

The awards are for one year only. However, subject to available funds, consideration may be given to any current scholarship holder seeking an extension for one or more additional years.

Number of awards:
The Board of Ranges Community Health Service, together with the Scholarship Committee, may determine to award none, one or more awards in any year, based solely on the Board's absolute discretion.


Selection criteria:
Evidence of:
(1) compliance with residential and enrolment requirements;
(2) community participation and leadership;
(3) scholastic achievement;
(4) special circumstances (if any)

Application:
Completed proforma, addressing the selection criteria and supported by necessary evidence (original or certified copies) should be forwarded to: The Chief Executive Officer, Ranges Community Health Service, 17 Clarke St, Lilydale, Vic 3140.

Written applications must be received on or before the last mail on Friday 23rd January 2009.


Awards for 2009:
The Scholarship Committee may determine to interview one or more applicants before making its recommendation to the Board regarding any awards. The decision made by the Board of Ranges Community Health Service will be final.

Awards for 2009 will be announced in February and the first payment to successful applicants will be made at the Award ceremony.


To apply please download a Proforma (Application form) below.

Download the document here