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Dr Louisa Alessandri Memorial Fund Scholarship
The Committee of the Dr Louisa Alessandri Memorial Fund, based at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Subiaco, Western Australia, awards an annual scholarship to a student with a disability.
The Scholarship is intended to assist a student to achieve his or her career aspirations. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including course fees, equipment, support, interpreters, transport, etc.
Scholarship Value
The value of the Scholarship is $5,000. Secondary scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must:
- have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and provide a statement on how the disability impacts on his/her ability to undertake study;
- be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to an area of study that can lead to a possible career path in the future;
- provide evidence of successful completion of at least one semester of relevant tertiary or postsecondary study;
- provide evidence of current enrolment in study with a recognised institution;
- have demonstrated leadership qualities, and community involvement, and
- be an Australian Citizen and reside in WA
All applications must address all eligibility criteria including a statement on how the disability impacts his/her ability to undertake study.
Applicants must include references from three referees who know the candidate personally and/or professionally and are able to address the above eligibility criteria.
Selection Criteria
- The Scholarship is awarded by a Selection Committee appointed by the Dr Louisa Alessandri Memorial Fund Committee.
- Interviews may be conducted with short-listed applicants at the discretion of the Selection Committee
- A recipient of the Scholarship will not be eligible to apply for the Scholarship a second time. Previous applicants who met the criteria and were not successful may apply again
- The Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to award the scholarship in any given year
How to apply
Download a PDF application form here
or
Download an E-application form here
For further information contact Linda Watson:
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
100 Roberts Road
Subiaco WA 6008
Telephone: (08) 9489 7766
Email: linda@ichr.uwa.edu.au
Completed applications should be posted to:
The Chairperson, LAMF Scholarship Committee
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
PO Box 855, WEST PERTH WA 6872
Or emailed to: linda@ichr.uwa.edu.au
Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2009
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