Grants Offered in 2012
Long Tan Bursary
The largest scheme is the Long Tan Bursary funded by the Australian Government. There are 50 new bursaries each year. They are valued at $9,000 each which is paid at $3,000 per year for three years. To apply you must be the child of an Australian Vietnam Veteran, be resident in Australia, be entering any year of tertiary study, having not previously received a Long Tan Bursary.
Other Schemes
The other national schemes are the AVCAT Bursary, RSL Scholarships and Legacy Australia Council Scholarship. The George Quinsey Scholarships directly pay tuition fees for economics, commerce and accountancy studies. There are also regional scholarships - in NSW, Brisbane Water Legacy covering Gosford/Wyong NSW and from the NSW TPI Association. Some private donors offer scholarships to resident NSW applicants. In SA, the VVAA also offers a scholarship.
Payments
Schemes vary between $3,000 and $5,000 per year each. Some are restricted to location of residence or studies. Most require veteran service in Vietnam but others are broader in eligibility criteria. Most schemes continue payments for later years of study. All scholarship schemes but one, pays monthly installments. That scheme helps with tuition costs for courses in commerce, economics and accountancy. In addition to the above there is one grant per year to assist a handicapped eligible veteran’s child or grandchild with special extra costs of transition to tertiary studies or employment.
Applications Open
Applications for 2012 Scholarships will open on 18 August 2011. and close on the 31 October, 2011
To apply you must be:
- Within the means test i.e. eligible on assets and income grounds for Youth Allowance benefits for full-time education.
- Enrolled, or planning to enrol in a full-time course of tertiary education in Australia by attendance at a university, TAFE or college. The course must be of one or more academic years length and at undergraduate level.
- The child or grandchild of a person who has operational service with the Australian Navy, Army or Air Force, or if not has three or more year’s continuous full-time service as a member of the Australian Defence Force.
- Under the age of 25 when applying, unless exceptional circumstances related to veteran’s service exist.
Applicants are considered for all schemes for which they are eligible.
To receive an application form, register interest on 1800 620 361 or by FAX: 02 9213 7307,
or Email:
Postal Address AVCAT PO Box K978, Haymarket, NSW 1240