26 October 2018
The Stage 2 SACE results are expected to be released on Tuesday 18 December. Students should ensure they are registered with the SACE Board so students can receive their results immediately.
SATAC and interstate applications
On time applications have now closed. Late applications can still be made but there is an additional application fee. Students should not leave their applications too late, otherwise they may not receive ‘equal consideration’.
School-based scholarships
There are a number of school-based scholarships available for Year 12 students – all have a due date of Friday 26 October. Details and forms are also posted on Keystone and have a learning resource ID of JQ9ZXS
Adelaide Uni Principals’ Scholarships: valued at $5000 for one year, the scholarship will be awarded to one current Year 12 student at the School and will be based on the recommendation of the Headmaster. The Headmaster is able to nominate up to 2 students from Saints for the scholarship and the University will then decide on the successful recipient. The application forms, which includes the selection criteria, are available from the Senior School Office. Applications must be submitted to Ms Ennis in the Senior School Office by Friday, 26 October.
M D & R D Elliott MBE Scholarship: a scholarship for a student having completed his secondary education, has accepted a place in the medical faculty of an Australian university. Applications forms which include details of the selection criteria are available from the Senior School Office. Applications must be submitted to Ms Ennis, in the Senior School Office by Friday, 26 October.
Leonard William Bakewell Law Scholarship: a scholarship for a student having completed his secondary education, has accepted a place, whether immediate or reserved, in the law faculty of an Australian university. Applications forms which include details of the selection criteria are available from the Senior School Office. Applications must be submitted to Ms Ennis, in the Senior School Office by Friday, 26 October.
UMAT changes
The School has been advised that the UMAT will not be running in 2019 and beyond. It will be replaced by the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). The UCAT is a 2-hour computer-based test. Candidates will sit the test at Pearson VUE test centres which are sited in various locations in Australia. The UCAT will be offered on a choice of dates during July, rather than on one single date as has been the case for the UMAT. The test assesses a range of abilities identified as important by university medical and dental schools for success in their programmes or courses, and as a clinician on graduation. Details about the UCAT can be found here. Students who sat the UMAT in 2018 will still have these results used as a part of the selection process in 2018.
Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarships
The CAS Hawker Scholarships are the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Australia. Established by Charles Hawker’s sister Lilias Needham, each C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship is valued at up to $60,000.00. Applications open on December 3 2018 and close on 4 January 2019. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The scholarship is open to students undertaking study at the following institutions: Australian National University, Flinders University, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy College, University of SA, University of New England, Marcus Oldham and University of Cambridge. Selection is largely based on personal qualities and demonstrated leadership as well as academic ability. The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships perpetuate the memory of parliamentarian, scholar, soldier, pastoralist and statesman Charles Allan Seymour Hawker and commemorate the achievements of one of Australia’s most respected pastoral pioneers. For details, go to Hawker Scholarships or phone 8127 1654.
Torrens University
Torrens University offers Bachelor and Diploma programs through the SATAC application process. Selection can be based on portfolios and receive an offer in October. There are pathway courses and non ATAR based assessment for entry. Torrens provides small class sizes of 25, practical placements during the degree, international campuses around the world and interstate.
Scholarships: Torrens have unique 100% scholarships based on individual applications not just ATAR.
FEE-HELP no longer charges Torrens University students the 25% FEE-HELP loan fee.
New programs for 2019 are Nursing, Counselling, Event Management and Marketing.
For more information or to visit the Wakefield Street campus or contact Ruth Jaksa rjaksa@laureate.net.au or phone 81137813
St Mark’s College Scholarships
St Mark’s offers around $450,000 per year in scholarships and bursaries to new and returning students. Approximately 50% of students attending St Mark’s receive some sort of financial assistance so that they can experience life within a college community. These include:
Cowan Grant – Students from rural Australia in financial need.
St Mark’s Entrance Scholarship – Students from all backgrounds/locations in Australia. May take into consideration academic merit, contribution to the community, musical or sporting ability, and financial situation
Old Collegians’ Association Bursary – Students who are an Old Collegian of St Peter’s College and may take into consideration academic merit, contribution to the community, musical or sporting ability, and financial situation.
Julian Bickersteth Scholarship – Students who are an Old Collegian of St Peter’s College and may take into consideration academic merit, contribution to the community, musical or sporting ability, and financial situation.
Studd Bursary – Students who are from an indigenous background, a third world country, or refugees or asylum seekers
Further information about the St Mark’s scholarships is available here.
St Andrews University International Summer Program
The St Andrews University Summer program is a three week live in program that is held at St Andrews University in July each year. The program offers students aged 16 to 18 from around the world the unique opportunity to experience courses taught in the Scottish academic tradition by current academic staff. Participants on the International Summer Programmes will receive a student ID card and will have free access to world-class facilities, including the library and newly redeveloped sports centre. Students can enrol in one of a number of academic courses including creative writing, classics, Scottish studies, world literature, psychology and neuroscience, physical science, mathematics and computer science, biological and earth sciences, science and religion, moral philosophy, and sustainable development. Applications open in October. Established in 1413, St Andrews has a high academic reputation and this Summer Program offers students an opportunity to explore this environment which may assist in planning their post school study plans. For more details of the Program, go to St Andrews Summer Program, email summerstudy@st-andrews.ac.uk or see the Careers Counsellor.
University of Queensland – EALD
The University of Queensland has changed the entry requirements in relation to English language proficiency. Students studying English as additional language will need a B+ or higher result to meet the English pre requisites for entry. This will apply for the 2019 Year 12 students.
University of Tasmania
Applications for scholarships at the University of Tasmania close on 31 October. For more details, please go to https://apply.scholarships.utas.edu.au/.
MEGT – apprenticeships
Students looking for an apprenticeship or traineeship may find the MEGT Career Hub useful. It has online aptitude testing and career quizzes to resume templates, job hunting tips and interview advice. MEGT’s Career Hub has a number of free resources to support students. The Career Hub online can be found here.
Automotive apprenticeships
Vantage Automotive Pty Ltd is a provider of vocational learning to major vehicle manufacturers and employers. Vantage is seeking applications from students interested in a career within the automotive industry as an Automotive Technician, Parts Interpreter or Body Repair Technician. Positions are already available for the 2019 academic year so students should apply now to enhance their chance of a full time position. Any students with an interest in any of these areas should visit Vantage Automotive or contact Vantage via reception@vantageautomotive.com or phone 02 8014 8990. The application process is listed at www.vantageautomotive.com and select ‘Apply Now’.
Apprentice opportunities – welding/fabrication
Acromat is seeking applicants for apprentice fabrication structural steel/first class welder positions. These positions will start in January 2019. For details about Acromat and the positions available, go to www.acromat.com.au. Applications need to be sent to the Manager, either by email (acromat@acromat.com.au) or write to the manager at 25 Manchester St, Mile End South, 5031.
AUG
AUG Student Services is offering a high achievers scholarship of up to $2,000 for high school international students. For details, click here for further details.
Crimson Education
On October 29, the Director of Crimson Athletics will be running a free information session at the Adelaide Rowing Club. Attendees will be taken through the sport scholarship recruitment process and paying particular attention to the aspect of academic requirements. This session would be beneficial for students involved rowing, soccer, water polo, volleyball, basketball, hockey etc and especially students in years 10-11 who have competed in representative level individual sports such as running, swimming, golf and tennis. Registrations can be made here: for further details.
Mark Colsey
Careers Counsellor