Scholarships

ICA Casey College
General Excellence Scholarships – 2009

Overview

The Board of Directors of ICA Casey College Ltd has determined that a number of General Excellence Scholarships will be awarded to students eligible to commence their Year 7 or Year 9 studies at the College in 2009. Applications should be submitted on the accompanying ICA Casey College General Excellence Scholarship Application Form. The 2009 General Excellence Scholarships will attract a 50% remission on tuition fees for duration of each successful candidate’s secondary schooling up to a maximum of six (6) years for entry at Year 7 and four (4) years for entry at Year 9. 

Application Submission Instructions

1. Each candidate is required to complete the application form in their own hand writing.  Each application is to be accompanied by a copy of that candidate’s latest school report ONLY.
2. Each candidate must also register for the ICA Casey College Scholarship test to be held on Saturday May 17 from 8.30 am to 12.00 noon – Click here to register.
3. Any other attached documents will not be considered by the selection panel in the initial phase of the process.
4. Applications will be received by the College up until 5.00 pm Friday May 16 2008. Applications received after that time will not be considered by the selection panel. 
5. All applications should be marked as follows:

CONFIDENTIAL: 2008 General Excellence Scholarship Application

Applications should be posted to:

The Principal

ICA Casey College

PO Box 4001

NARRE WARREN SOUTH  VIC  3805

• Click Here to download a copy of the application form

Assessment Criteria

The General Excellence Scholarship is assessed by application taking four categories into consideration:

1. Demonstrated academic achievement and capacity:

• outstanding achievement in literacy and numeracy as well as in at least three other subjects or areas of learning achievement;
• demonstrated capacity to consistently attain personal best results whilst maintaining a  healthy life balance with family, sporting involvement, clubs, youth groups, hobbies and other pursuits.

2. Capacity to contribute to the College’s vision as leader and learner:

In order to satisfy the parameters of this criterion, candidates will be assessed in their application and at interview as to the extent to which they are able to: 

• Demonstrate qualities of self-confidence, optimism, high self-esteem, and a commitment to personal excellence;
• Analyse and solve problems;
• Communicate ideas and information, plan and organize activities, and collaborate with others;
• Exercise judgment and responsibility in matters of morality, ethics and social justice, and accept responsibility for their own actions;
• Demonstrate how they have sought to become informed citizens with an understanding of Australia’s system of government and civic life;
• Use new technologies in a confident and considered manner;
• Demonstrate their understanding of, and concern for, the stewardship of the natural environment;
• Display their knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

3. Sporting achievements and contributions.

-State and national team selection record;

-Team leadership (captaincy) record;

-Sporting performance capacity and attitude (under testimonial by an independent party – selector or representative team coach)

4. Artistic (Visual, Performing and Musical) ability and potential.

- Awards or study completed (AMEB Grade 3 or higher as a minimum) in at least one artistic pursuit;

- Level and extent of participation and achievement in performance - include details (eg. Instrument played, lead roles in productions, level of performance)

Short Listing

All applications will be assessed by the selection panel. Up to six applicants will be short listed to proceed to the next stage of the selection process. Short listed candidates will be notified by telephone before Monday 2 June 2008.

Interviews

The selection panel will review all applications and a number of candidates will be short listed and invited to attend an interview.

With the exception of school reports, no documentation should be submitted with the application form.

Candidates presenting for interview will be required to bring documentation to support claims made in their application. In addition, they may also bring certificates, awards or documents that they wish the panel to review in support of their application.