Scholarships

Access and Equity Scholarships

Box Hill Institute recognises students who, because of financial hardship or other forms of disadvantage, may delay or defer further study entirely. The Box Hill Institute Access and Equity Scholarships have been established to provide financial support towards your tuition or other course costs or materials at Box Hill Institute.

Scholarship amounts are up to the value of $2,000 AUD and are granted towards successful students for tuition, other course costs, or materials. The value of each scholarship is determined by the level of need and the availability of scholarship funds.

Selection Criteria:

• Applicants need to demonstrate financial hardship
• Applicants should be able to articulate their commitment and motivation to the course and area of study
• Provision of supporting documents

Application Assessment:

• Box Hill Institute Scholarship Review Panel makes offers to applicants demonstrating the greatest level of need.
• All applications are assessed against the eligibility criteria.
• Meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee a successful application.
• Review panel decisions cannot be appealed against.
• Incomplete applications may not be considered.
• Scholarship funding is subject to availability.

Scholarship Terms and Conditions:

• The Access and Equity Scholarship is up to the value of $2,000 AUD and is credited to tuition and other fees incurred as part of your study at Box Hill Institute. It is an internal scholarship that is directly credited to your Box Hill Institute account and is not intended to assist with living costs.
• The scholarship may only be applied to the course that is nominated within the scholarship application.
• Only one hardship scholarship can be awarded to an individual in a 12-month period.

Scholarship recipients agree to:

• Maintain satisfactory marks for at least 50% of classes and participating in at least 60% of classes each semester or term in the chosen course of study
• Act as a positive ambassador for Box Hill Institute

• Be available for media interviews and photo sessions and provide permission for subsequent promotion regarding the awardee’s achievements.

Bert Stevens Scholarships sponsored by The Rotary Club of Camberwell

Bert Stevens Scholarships sponsored by The Rotary Club of Camberwell

The Bert Stevens Scholarships sponsored by The Rotary Club of Camberwell funds two annual $1,500 scholarships for students entering the final year of their apprenticeship.

To apply, you must be:

• Entering the final year of your apprenticeship
• Experiencing financial hardship or facing personal challenges
• Excellent attendance, achieving good results and experiencing some form of difficulty

Applications close 15 October 2023; outcome will be announced early October 2023.

Chris Arnost ‘Stay Focussed’ and ‘Encouragement’ Scholarships

The Chris Arnost Trust funds three annual scholarships, which honours Chris Arnost and his enthusiastic approach to life. Chris was an electrical apprentice at Box Hill Institute. He passed away unexpectedly in April 2010. Chris was a popular student with a loving family and many close friends. He kept a handwritten note on his mirror. The note reminded him to stay focused, reflecting the way Chris lived his life.

The scholarship’s aim is to encourage balance in a student’s life by helping them with some of the financial costs associated with studying.

scholarships:

• Two scholarships for a 1st year and 2nd-year student of $1,500
• One scholarship for a pre-apprentice of $500

To apply, you must be:

• in your first or second year of Certificate III in Electrotechnology or studying a pre-apprenticeship course
• be able to demonstrate a need, passion and commitment to your studies and course requirements
• experiencing financial hardship or facing personal challenges
• an Australian citizen or holder of permanent resident status in Australia

Applications close 15 October 2023; outcome will be announced early October 2023.

Clayton Utz Diversity and Building Equity Scholarship

The Scholarship is Clayton Utz Diversity and Building Equity Scholarship open to female students committed to completing a BHI course in Trade and who will benefit from financial assistance in supporting their successful completion of this course. Three $2,000 annual scholarships are available

To apply, you must be:

A female student in a course related to the rail industry, e.g., Trades, Building Design

Applications close 16 September 2023; outcome will be announced early November 2023.

Moke Owners of Victoria 'True Encouragement’ Scholarship

This one $1,500 scholarship is for a 1^st year student studying automotive that is committed to their studies and passionate about their career aspirations.

To apply, you must be:

• 1^st year student studying automotive
• Experiencing financial hardship or facing personal challenges
• Excellent attendance, achieving good results and experiencing some form of difficulty

Applications close 12 October; outcome will be announced early November 2023.

Rotary Club of Box Hill Central Indigenous Scholarship

These scholarships are for two Indigenous students who are passionate about their studies and will benefit from extra financial support to assist with student’s fees and costs to complete their course of study. There are two scholarships valued at $1,750 each.

To apply, you must be:

• Students that identify as Indigenous
• Showing promise in your studies
• Experiencing financial hardship or facing personal challenges

Applications close 1 September 2023; outcome will be announced early October 2023.

Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills ‘Inducement to Succeed’ Scholarship

The scholarships sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills and Rotary Foundation are aiming at enabling students to complete their course of study if the cost of continuing is creating an obstacle due to financial hardship personal difficulties. There are two scholarships valued at $1,000 each.

The scholarships are for students who are:

• New intake and existing students
• Experiencing financial hardship or facing personal challenges
• Showing promise in your studies

Applications close 1 September 2023; outcome will be announced early October 2023.

Susan Fenton ‘Inspirational’ scholarship

This annual scholarship pays tribute to Susan Fenton, who was a member of the Box Hill Institute Group staff and Board and who sadly passed away in 2017.

In 2011, Susan joined Box Hill Institute as a teacher in the School of Foundation and Adult Learning. In July 2016, she became our staff-elected Board member. Susan was well-known for her generous community spirit. She dedicated 35 years of her life to volunteering with various community groups.

This $2,000 scholarship is to assist a student with educational and/or living expenses.

To apply, you must be:

• a female student committed to your studies
• enrolled in a traditional trade apprenticeship or a Building Studies Architecture course
• able to inspire other female students to pursue a career in the trades
• an Australian citizen or holder of permanent resident status in Australia

HESTA Financial Hardship Scholarships

These scholarships are sponsored by HESTA, a dedicated superannuation fund for the Health and Community Services Sector. HESTA is providing financial support to students from selected full qualification VET courses, meeting financial hardship and personal difficulties. There are 8 scholarships valued at $1,000 each.

To apply, you must be:

• Students wishing to complete their studies in the following eligible courses
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy)
• Certificate III in Health Service Assistance
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Specialising in Operating Theatre Technician)
• Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
• Certificate IV Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
• Certificate III in Individual Support
• Diploma of Nursing
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Certificate III in Education Support/Certificate III in School-based Education Support
• Certificate IV in Community Services
• Diploma of Community Services
• Certificate IV in Mental Health
• Certificate IV in Disability
• Certificate IV in Youth Work
• Able to demonstrate a passion and commitment to studies and career
• Experiencing financial hardship or facing personal challenges

Application Deadline: Rolling applications, last applications accepted 31st October 2023.  Please allow 10 working days before an outcome is determined.

HESTA Health and Community Services Student of the Year Award

This award is sponsored by HESTA, a dedicated superannuation fund for the Health and Community Services Sector. HESTA is providing this award to the value of $1,500 to eligible student studying Health and Community Services. This is in recognition and reward for the student’s excellent performance.

This is a staff nominated award and to be eligible, you must:

• Be a student that are either currently undertaking a course or have graduated within the last 6 months from the Health and Community Services course.
• Demonstrated active participation in class
• Have a high likelihood of working in the field of health and community services or currently be working in health and community services
• Demonstrate feeling and aptitude to make a positive contribution to sector
• Have received positive feedback from work placement staff where this is relevant
• Have received positive feedback from BHI Staff

Staff from the Faculty of Health, Community, Disability & Animal Sciences nominate students for this award.

The winner of this award may be asked to provide feedback on the impact of this award in the following year.

HESTA Outstanding Student Award - Certificate III in Individual Support Scholarship

This award is sponsored by HESTA, a dedicated superannuation fund for the Health and Community Services Sector. HESTA is providing one award to the value of $500 to an eligible student studying Certificate III in Individual Support. This is in recognition and reward for the student’s excellent performance.

 This is a staff nominated award and to be eligible, you must:

• Be Studying Certificate III in Individual Support.
• Be a students that is either currently undertaking the course or has graduated within the last 6 months.
• Have Demonstrated active participation in class
• Have a high Likelihood to work in the field or be currently working in the field
• Demonstrated feeling and aptitude to make a positive contribution to sector
• Have received positive feedback from Placement staff
• Have received positive feedback from BHI Staff

Staff from the Faculty of Health, Community, Disability & Animal Sciences nominate students for this award.

The winner of this award may be asked to provide feedback on the impact of this award in the following year.