Maple Emerging Talent Scholarship
For Maple Staff and Clients
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You are a current Maple Community Service Client and have been for more than 3 months.
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You are a current Maple Community Services Workforce Member or Management Staff and have been for more than 3 months. - You are an Australian citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident currently residing in Australia.
- You have been accepted into or are enrolled into tertiary study in Australia for study occurring in the year 2024.
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If you identified as a Support Worker in question one, your studies must be within the following areas:
- Medicine
- Aged Care
- Personal Care
- Therapies
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Social Sciences
- Community Services
- Or another category that falls within the medical, health/wellbeing, justice-related or services industry. - In need of financial support.
Use of Funds
The awarded recipient of each scholarship may use the funds to assist with tertiary study costs such as library and internet charges, purchase of textbooks, on-campus accommodation, transport costs, computer hardware and software, stationery, personal care and scribes/tutors.
Scholarship funds may be used to cover items not covered by the NDIS or other funding schemes. These include:
- Up to 50% of their Scholarship amount to study fees/tuition.
- Course excursion funds or residential expenses on campus.
- Carer’s allowance contribution not funded by another source.
- IT requirements; for example: laptop, computer, hardware / software, voice recognition programs, IT tuition.
- Introductory computer-use training tailored to the specific needs of the individual.
- Textbooks and reference material (including online resources).
- Stationery and other study / workplace supplies not provided.
- Additional support; for example, scribe and typing services
- Travel costs up to $500 to cover transport costs to and from place of study.
- Equipment required for courses and training.
- Professional fees involved in career counselling / planning, resume services, interview coaching, portfolio development.
How to Apply.
Step 1
Read through the Scholarship Guidelines and complete the Pre-Application Checklist for your preferred scholarship to ensure you are eligible.
Step 2
Download and complete the 2024 Maple Services Scholarship Program Application Form for your selected Scholarship.
Step 3
Submit your Application Form and supporting documentation by 5pm, 5 January 2024, through the Maple Community Services Website.
The Maple Emerging Talent Scholarship will be awarded by an Advisory Committee consisting of members nominated by the Maple Community Services Directors or their nominated delegate.
The Committee will take into consideration the below aspects as well as the final round interview to form a unanimous decision as to the successful recipient of this Scholarship.
- Academic Merit.
- Financial Situation.
- Personal Statement.
- That the course of study is a logical trajectory for the student's skills, interests, and goals.
- The potential of the scholarship to enhance the individual's ability to successfully complete the program of study.
- The applicant's previous academic performance and indicators of their ability to successfully complete their studies to a high standard.
- The reference letter which talks to the quality of the applicant’s work, work ethic or character which aligns to a successful scholarship placement.
Resource Centre
Application Form
To be submitted by January 5, 2024.
Guideline Booklet
Information relating to the Scholarship Program.
Terms & Conditions
For the Maple Scholarships.
FAQ's
Frequently asked questions, answered.