SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
The Churchlands Foundation sponsors and supports a program of scholarships and grants that has been made possible through the Solar Power to Scholarships Project. The installation of a large solar panel system has allowed savings from reduced electricity costs to be directed to scholarships and grants for Churchlands Senior High School students and staff.
Up until 2023, the Foundation has been able to offer 18 music scholarships to students in the Gifted and Talented Program.
In 2023, the Foundation had expanded the program to support deserving students and staff to work towards their education and teaching goals. Churchlands Foundation scholarships supports individual educational attainment, recognising excellence and endeavour. Grants will offer support for special projects, events or opportunities.
The funds awarded will partly or fully subsidise fees and expenses in various educational areas. The total value of the funding pool available for each area is stated and may be shared in different ways between recipients and projects.
Potential award recipients will need to demonstrate the ‘Aim High’ ethos of Churchlands, which encompasses the values of the school: personal responsibilities, social responsibilities and environmental responsibilities. Strong candidates will display a high level of commitment and demonstrate potential, talent, achievement or strong interest in areas beyond the realms of a normal school program.
Scholarships and Grants for Students
A student is eligible to be awarded a scholarship if they are:
a current Churchlands SHS student
a Year 6 student enrolled to attend Churchlands SHS and has been accepted into the Churchlands SHS AEP Program
a Churchlands graduate who completed Year 12 in the previous year.
To be considered for a scholarship or grant, students must be nominated by a member of the teaching or executive staff. Staff members are welcome to self-nominate.
The selection of each scholarship or grant recipient is determined by a panel comprising members of the Churchlands Foundation, the School Board and staff. The selection panel may consider the applicant’s:
academic competence
personal circumstances
financial need for a scholarship
commitment to excel in the nominated scholarship area
potential likelihood to achieve a position of leadership in, or make a significant contribution in the chosen field.
Other Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships are available to permanent full-time or part-time Churchlands staff members for individual professional development.
Grants for the purpose of supporting or funding special events for students may be accessed by staff.
In addition to the listed categories, the principal has discretionary funds that can be awarded for initiatives or projects of a special or individual nature.
Applications
Applications for scholarships and grants will be assessed twice a year in May and October and at other times as deemed necessary or desirable by the Foundation. Some scholarships are subject to a separate process and do not require applications. The selection panel may decide at its discretion not to award any particular scholarship in any year. Successful candidates will be notified within one month of the panel review date.
You can view our scholarship flyer here