Broken Hill Community Foundation

Skillshare TrainingGrant

GUIDELINES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

OUTLINE

The Training and Skill grants being offered arefunded by the Broken Hill Community Foundation in conjunction with a gifted endowment from Broken Hill Skillshare. The Grantshave been set up to enhance career opportunities for school leavers, those who are unemployed or retrenched,or who are working in a casual or part-time position.

The objective of the grant program is to encourage a person to pursue a course of study in a field which will benefit their future job opportunities. The successful applicants will be those wishing to upgrade their skills or qualifications in the pursuit of paid employment.

Each grant will be provided on an individual basis to meet the requirements of the applicant. Grants will be offered twice yearly prior to the commencement of educational semesters.

The grant applicants will be assessed by a sub-committee panel and the decision of that selection panel will be final.

SELECTION

Applicants must:

  • Be committed to their chosen studies,
  • Live in Broken Hill or the surrounding areas, and
  • Be undertaking a Course that leads to a recognised qualification or skills set.

PROOF OF IDENTITY

An identity check is required to apply for this grant. Please provide a copy of:

  • Drivers Licence or other photo ID.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the attached application form before the advertised closing dates and submit to:

The Broken Hill Community Foundation

PO Box 899 BROKEN HILL NSW 2880

or email to

Broken Hill Community Foundation

Skillshare TrainingGrant

APPLICATION FORM

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname______First Name ______

Date of Birth______Age ______Sex M/F ______

Address ______

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Telephone ( ) ______Mobile ______

COURSE INFORMATION

Please include the following in your application:

  • Schooling - Year last attended and level ______
  • Current occupation: ______
  • Current employment situation:______
  • A copy of your course details and/or offer of acceptance to your course must be included inyour application.
  • Details of other scholarships and financial assistance expected to be received in relation tothis course(including Government benefits).

FUNDING INFORMATION

Why have you chosen this particular course?

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Where do you think this course will lead you in the future?

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What are you seeking funds for?

(Place a tick next to relevantitem/s)

/ Course fees / $
/ Text books / $
/ Course specific equipment / $
/ Travel to place of study / $
/ Other (please specify)……………………… / $
Total being sought / $

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Course details/enrolment form

Photo ID documentation

Current Resume/CV(if you have one)

Documentation relating to $$ amount requested (i.e.Course fees invoice, quote for equipment, receipt for text books, travel dockets)

I confirm that the above information is accurate and I undertake to inform the Foundation of any changes in relevant circumstances.

Signature______Date______