ABOUT STEM SCHOLARSHIPS A $1 million scholarship fund has been created the holder of a school card (not to support 110 high school students from required for Aboriginal learners) under-represented groups-low SES, females demonstrating an interest in STEM and Aboriginal learners- to pursue science, subjects (C minimum in year 10 math technology, and mathematics (STEM) subjects and science) at SACE Stage 1 and 2 level. intending to pursue at least one of the following SACE Stage 2 subjects Mathematics (Methods or Specialist), The scholarships will support students to Chemistry or Physics achieve their best possible ATAR through willing to participate in a mentoring targeted financial support to pursue STEM program conducted in a location other subjects and pathways. than the students school The fund will cover the cost of tutors, willing to participate in other activities laptops, excursions or any other strategy that support career awareness in STEM that directly supports the student to and dispositions for STEM learning. achieve in their chosen STEM subjects and willing to attend a STEM scholarship pathways. induction with the teacher-mentor To receive the scholarship, the student must HOW TO APPLY demonstrate continued enrolment and achievement in STEM subjects for SACE Stage Complete the application forms 1 and Stage 2, and attend at least 90% of scheduled lessons. The application must be completed Students are also expected to participate in electronically. activities that support career awareness in STEM and dispositions for STEM learning. The following three (3) forms must be submitted; ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Form 1: Student Information and Nomination form. Check eligibility to apply for a STEM Form 2: Teacher support –mentor Scholarship. statement for students applying for STEM Scholarships To apply for this scholarship the applicant Form 3: Principal support statement must be: for applying students. commencing SACE Stage 1 in 2019 with Form 1: Student Information and Nomination the intention of completing SACE Stage Form 2 enrolled in a government school This form should be completed by the student in conjunction with a teacher from their
ABOUT STEM SCHOLARSHIPS A $1 million scholarship fund has been created to support 110 high school students from under-represented groups-low SES, females and Aboriginal learners- to pursue science, technology, and mathematics (STEM) subjects at SACE Stage 1 and 2 level. The scholarships will support students to achieve their best possible ATAR through targeted financial support to pursue STEM subjects and pathways. The fund will cover the cost of tutors, laptops, excursions or any other strategy that directly supports the student to achieve in their chosen STEM subjects and pathways. To receive the scholarship, the student must demonstrate continued enrolment and achievement in STEM subjects for SACE Stage 1 and Stage 2, and attend at least 90% of scheduled lessons. Students are also expected to participate in activities that support career awareness in STEM and dispositions for STEM learning. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Check eligibility to apply for a STEM Scholarship. To apply for this scholarship the applicant must be: commencing SACE Stage 1 in 2019 with the intention of completing SACE Stage 2 enrolled in a government school the holder of a school card (not required for Aboriginal learners) demonstrating an interest in STEM subjects (C minimum in year 10 math and science) intending to pursue at least one of the following SACE Stage 2 subjects Mathematics (Methods or Specialist), Chemistry or Physics willing to participate in a mentoring program conducted in a location other than the students school willing to participate in other activities that support career awareness in STEM and dispositions for STEM learning. willing to attend a STEM scholarship induction with the teacher-mentor HOW TO APPLY Complete the application forms The application must be completed electronically. The following three (3) forms must be submitted; Form 1: Student Information and Nomination form. Form 2: Teacher –mentor support statement for students applying for STEM Scholarships Form 3: Principal support statement for applying students. Form 1: Student Information and Nomination Form This form should be completed by the student in conjunction with a teacher from their
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