Scholarships Available

Students with a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who served in the Australian Defence Force can qualify for scholarships worth up to $18,000 for uni or TAFE.  

Veteran Descendant Scholarships

Digger Scholarships has a free searchable database of all 67 veteran-descendant scholarships and grants, with eligibility, closing dates and application links, plus a map of scholarships near your school.

They also have a $59 decode service that turns an ancestor's service record, copperplate handwriting, army shorthand, into a plain-English Australian story and timeline that students can attach to strengthen their application.

AVCAT applications close 31 October. Select the link for more info and to apply.

Key VTAC dates are approaching

With the school holidays approaching, please note the deadline for VTAC applications are approaching. Now is a good time to encourage those of you who haven’t yet completed your VTAC application to do so. Remember your application will not be processed if you have not paid the admin fee.

We are here to support you, if you need assistance with your application. Please visit careers and or book an appointment.

https://www.shckynetoncareers.com/for-parents/appointment-booking

A reminder of the two important upcoming external dates

28 September: Timely course applications close

9 October: Equity schemes and scholarships applications close and submission of supporting documentation closes

VCE Results Service - Thursday 10 December:

Students will be able to access their VCE results (VCAA Grades and Study Scores), ATAR and ATAR subject scores via the Internet or email from 7.00am on this day. Check the VTAC website at www.vtac.edu.au or the VTAC Guide for information and instructions about this service

Careers Staff will be at the College from Thursday, 10 December 9:30 am until Friday, 11 December at 4.00 pm to assist/advise students on tertiary selection and change of preferences. It is important that students avail themselves of this opportunity.