26 November 2018

CAREERS INFORMATION

Year 12 Parents and Students

The applications for further study at universities across Australia are now open. Students will be given the 2016 TISC Guide that will outline all the procedures and dates that are relevant to the application process and beyond. Mr Frusher will also be talking to the students as a group and explaining the TISC Guide, together with the application process. In August/September, Mr Frusher will be conducting one-on-one interviews with all Year 12 students to check each application and to offer advice prior to applications being sent on-line.

At this stage of the year all Year 12 students should have received a Prospectus from each of the WA Universities and a Year 12 WACE Information Handbook 2015 (on-line at Schools Curriculum & Standards Authority - www.scsa.wa.edu.au). Following on from the Scotch Careers Expo, students are encouraged to attend university and TAFE Open Days throughout the month of August.

For information on interstate and overseas universities check the relevant websites or contact Mr Frusher who will be able to assist.

TAFE applications will open in September.

As a parent, what can your son and you do together?

  • Discuss various courses in the prospectuses that may be of interest to your son
  • Gather more information by visiting university websites, or requesting further information from universities
  • Attend university Open Days that are advertised in each prospectus and in this newsletter
  • Be positive; don't panic (yet) and communicate with as many people as possible

University Scholarships

UWA offers more than 400 scholarships every year to undergraduate students from all walks of life. In 2016, there will be in excess of $4 million in scholarships available to undergraduate students to assist them to realise their potential. Eligibility varies, however UWA's wide range of academic and equity-based scholarships provide commencing students with many opportunities to apply. 2016 Scholarships brochures (available from Mr Frusher at Scotch) highlight a number of available scholarships, including the prestigious UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships. Interested students can also refer to the on-line portal at www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au which includes a full list of undergraduate scholarships with details about eligibility criteria, closing dates and how to apply. Fogarty Foundation and VC scholarship applications close Monday 31 August whilst all other scholarships applications close on 31 October, 2015. Many other scholarships are offered from individual faculties, schools, residential colleges and UWA Sports. For further information on any UWA undergraduate scholarships, contact the UWA Scholarships Office.

Curtin University offers a wide variety of scholarships which are now open for students to apply. Mr Frusher has information regarding all scholarships viable at Curtin or these can be accessed at www.scholarships.curtin.edu.au.

Murdoch University

Murdoch University offers the following scholarships:

The Murdoch Academic Excellence Awards are

  • awarded based on academic merit, to students currently enrolled in Year 12 who have a predicted ATAR of 90+ or 94+ for Law
  • one hundred (100) awards of $3,000 each.

Please note: Veterinary Science is excluded from this programme.

The School of Engineering and Information Technology (SEIT) Chemical and Metallurgical/Environmental Engineering Scholarships are available to students studying:

a) Bachelor of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering (Honours); or

b) Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours).

The Scholarships are:

  • awarded based on academic merit, to students currently enrolled in Year 12 who have a
  • predicted ATAR of 80+, who specify one of the above courses as their first preference
  • fourteen (14) awards of $3,000 each.

Applications for the Murdoch Academic Excellence Awards and SEIT Scholarships for 2016 admission are now open. Application forms for these scholarships are available for download at: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/scholarships.

Recipients will be selected on the basis of:

  • their predicted ATAR results
  • endorsement from your school.

Applications close on Friday 30 September 2015 and applicants will be informed of the outcome in mid‐October 2015.

Edith Cowan University also offer a range of scholarships that can be accessed via the respective scholarship websites.

Edith Cowan University Health Sciences

If you're considering a career in health sciences, you can choose ECU to study nutrition, occupational therapy, occupational safety and health, sports science, or many popular degrees. ECU incorporate industry practice modules into their courses so you will receive practical and genuine experience before you graduate, preparing you for your chosen career path.

So if you want to find out more about ECU courses in this area, attend their Information Evening.

When: Wednesday, 26 August, 6.00pm

Where: ECU Joondalup Campus

You can register your attendance to this event by visiting our Future Student Events page.

Notre Dame University

Parent Information Evening - for parents of Year 10, 11 and 12 students.

Wednesday 9 September 6.00pm

Admission Information Evening - including alternative entry

Tuesday 15 September, 5.30pm expo and 6.00pm presentation

Victorian College of the Arts School of Film and Television

Applications are now open for undergraduate programmes in animation, screenwriting, and film & television writers/directors.

Apply through VTAC.

Victorian University Applications (VTAC)

Applications for courses are now open, online at www.vtac.edu.au. The VTAC Guide 2016 is now available for download on the VTAC website and is also on sale in newsagencies from Friday, 31 July.

Parent Information Evening

Central Institute of Technology is hosting a Parent Information Evening for Year 12 VET for students and their parents

Central VET in Schools students have a number of unique options and opportunities to gain entry to Central's courses once they finish school. In order to help students (and parents) make the best of these unique opportunities, we encourage you to attend this an information evening. This is a great opportunity for students to find out more about Central's VET and higher education pathways, as well as explore the career outcomes for each study area.

Enrolment guarantee for study at Central in 2016

We will also explain about Central's enrolment guarantee. Starting in 2016, Central VET in Schools students who successfully complete their course and want to keep studying at Central the following year are guaranteed entry* into one of our courses!

* A merit selection criteria may apply for some courses.

When: 7.00 - 8.30pm, Wednesday 26 August

Location: East Perth campus Foyer - 140 Royal St, East Perth

RSVP Email: vetinschools@central.wa.edu.au by August 20.

Challenger TAFE Information Evening- see attached flyer.

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Mr Peter Frusher

Careers Adviser