Scholarship Program

Metro Community Housing is introducing an education scholarship program. The scholarship is open to anyone housed by the organisation who is seeking to undertake vocational study.

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Metro Housing firmly believes in the value of education, but also recognises the serious financial barriers that can prevent enrolment in study.

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Metro Community Housing’s scholarship program is aimed at providing financial assistance for clients who wish to pursue vocational education opportunities.

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This includes (but is not necessarily limited to):

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• Senior high school studies (year eleven and twelve)

• A range of vocational university or TAFE courses

• Tertiary education bridging courses (generally provided through TAFE or university summer or winter school)

• English language courses, e.g. English in the Workplace (run through TAFE)

• Accredited vocational training through a private education institution e.g. barista training, forklift license, large vehicle license, food preparation course

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These scholarships will be awarded to up to 10 tenants annually. Each successful tenant will be awarded a $500.00 payment to be used towards their course fees or a directly related expense. In most cases the funds will be paid directly to the chosen education institution, or on production of a receipt or tax invoice for costs such as textbooks.

 

Recipients of the scholarship will receive payment on completion of each semester, except in special circumstances.

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The Board of Directors and Manager will review each application, and will award the funds based on a combination of demonstrated need and relevance of the course to future employment opportunities.

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You can download and complete the form below.