Scholarship Application Form

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1 2016 Scholarship Application Form Each year we invite all aspiring hospitality managers, business managers, event managers, tourism managers and executive chefs to apply for a William Blue Scholarship. The scholarship is an opportunity to not only become accredited in the industry but to launch a stellar career. SUBMISSIONS Please your completed Scholarship Application to: address: scholarships@williamblue.edu.au Subject line: WB Scholarship APPLICATION PROCESS & CLOSING DATE Submissions close Thursday 17 September Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Tuesday 22 September and invited to the WB Scholarship Workshop, held from Wednesday 30 September to Thursday 1 October 2015.

2 2016 SCHOLARSHIPS Sydney: 1 x full scholarship (covers 100% of tuition fees for the course) 4 x half scholarships (covers 50% of tuition fees for the course) Brisbane: 1 x full scholarship (covers 100% of tuition fees for the course) 1 x half scholarship (covers 50% of tuition fees for the course) Scholarships available for the following courses: Hospitality Management Diploma of Hospitality, Advanced Diploma of Hospitality (Hotel Management) or Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) *Available in Sydney & Brisbane Event Management Advanced Diploma of Hospitality (Event Management) or Bachelor of Business (Event Management) *Available in Sydney only Tourism Management Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) *Available in Sydney and Brisbane Commercial Cookery Advanced Diploma of Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) *Available in Sydney only ELIGIBILITY Recipients must be new William Blue students commencing studies in February Only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents. Scholarships are only awarded for full time students studying on campus. Recipients must have completed their Higher School Certificate An ATAR of 60.0 or equivalent if applying for the Bachelor Degree program SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SELECTION CRITERIA Scholarship applicants will be shortlisted based on: Industry passion: Must display a passion for their chosen industry in the application and through relevant work or volunteer experience. Endorsement from your current employer or hospitality teacher will also be taken into account if applicable. Community mindedness & Leadership: Must demonstrate a willingness to get involved, be proactive and show a personable attitude through a history of volunteer work and formal or informal leadership roles (through school or recreational activities) Academic Drive: Must be able to show a dedication to their studies, and/or passion for studying in order to satisfy that they will persevere with their studies and not withdraw, change course or change education providers. SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY Two Day Scholarship workshop Short listed applicants will be invited to attend the Scholarship Workshop, which runs for two days and includes a supervised overnight hotel stay. Attendance at the workshop is required to be a scholarship recipient. The Scholarship Workshops will be held in Sydney and Brisbane on Wednesday 30 September to Thursday 1 October During the workshop you will need to demonstrate your team work and initiative through your participation in the workshop activities. Scholarship students will go on to become the future ambassadors of the College, acting as leaders in and outside of the classroom.

3 2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM Please read all of the information in this document, including the selection criteria and requirements for short-listed applicants before completing this application. The information provided will be used to select recipients. REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Please check that you have included the following documents with your completed application form: Résumé One passport sized photograph Endorsement from hospitality teacher / employer or personal references SUBMISSIONS Please your completed Scholarship Application to: address: scholarships@williamblue.edu.au Subject line: WB Scholarship APPLICATION PROCESS & CLOSING DATE Submissions close Thursday 17 September Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Tuesday 22 September and invited to the WB Scholarship Workshop, held from Wednesday 30 September to Thursday 1 October PERSONAL DETAILS Sex: Male Female Family Name: Given Name: Current Address: Telephone: Mobile: Address: Date of Birth: School Attended: Year: Academic Achievements: Which course do you wish to study at William Blue? Bachelor Degree of: Hospitality Tourism Events Business Advanced Diploma of: Hotel Event Management Commercial Cookery

4 2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (cont.) Why are you applying for the 2016 William Blue Scholarship? How did you hear about the William Blue Scholarship? WORK EXPERIENCE: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CAREER DEVELOPMENT Please list details of relevant work experience e.g. casual / part time jobs, vacation work or voluntary work: Position: Date Commenced: Position: Date Commenced: Position: Date Commenced: Employer: Skills Learnt: Employer: Skills Learnt: Employer: Skills Learnt: ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Please list any other relevant accomplishments you have achieved, extra curricular activities you are involved in and contributions to your local community:

5 2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (cont.) Please outline your personal goals and ambitions. State what you hope to achieve in your hospitality management career: PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Customer Service Please give examples of when you have exceeded someone s expectations in your part-time work or volunteer activities: Leadership Describe a situation where you were required to adopt a leadership role at school, in sport, as part of a hobby or at work: Passion Give examples of being able to demonstrate a passion for the hospitality industry: Signature: Date:

6 Good Luck! NEED MORE INFORMATION? William Blue College of Hospitality Management Sydney Campus 1-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks, NSW 2000 Australia Brisbane Campus 90 Bowen Terrace Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 Australia Phone: