Science Scholarships

Thomas Henry Scholarship (means-tested)

Established by Dr Joan Wilkinson AM in honour of her late grandfather, Thomas Henry Driffield

Always mindful of the importance of education in her life, in 2020 Dr Wilkinson made a visionary donation to MLC to create the Thomas Henry Scholarship for students who otherwise would not be able to access an MLC education. She was passionate about giving girls of the future the same opportunities she herself had: “The freedom to learn, to participate and to be inspired by MLC’s marvellous atmosphere and educational environment.” 

Awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence and is particularly interested in the Sciences (not including social sciences). The assessment for this scholarship will include applicants’ accomplishments, talents/passions and enthusiasm for learning. 

Year of Entry:

• Year 9 (Scholarship tenable for 4 years)
• Year 10 (Scholarship tenable for 3 years)
• Year 11 (Scholarship tenable for 2 years)
• Year 12 (Scholarship tenable for 1 years)

Eligibility:

• Australian citizens, permanent Australian residents or temporary residents
• Currently at MLC or attending another school
• Completion and submission of the MLC Thomas Henry Scholarship Form (See Documentation Below)
• Proof to accompany the above form of involvement in current science studies (e.g awards/ certificates/ achievements)
• Students must be registered with ACER Scholarships as well as submit an MLC Scholarship Application​
• A candidate who would not ordinarily be able to afford the tuition fees

Documentation to be uploaded with Scholarship Application:

• Results of the most recent School Report
• Evaluation of a 200-word statement on why the candidate is applying for this scholarship; this should be written by the student, demonstrating her accomplishments, talents, any leadership experience and her reasons for wanting to attend MLC
• Documents to support the achievements of scholarship application
• A passport sized photo
• Complete the MLC Thomas Henry Scholarship Form

The applicant will then have:

• Evaluation of the MLC Scholarship - Financial Statement form (allows overall financial circumstances to be considered)
• Results of the ACER Scholarship Test
• Evaluation through Interview. Candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted by email

Value:

• A percentage of the annual tuition fees and technology levy, this includes computer, technology support and peripherals​

Conditions:

• A scholarship holder will be expected to represent the school in science competitions and any other opportunities she is selected in. 
• A Thomas Henry Scholarship holder will be expected to study science subjects for the duration of the scholarship. 
• A Thomas Scholarship holder will be expected to partake in the science co-curricular, including clubs and committees 
• Scholarship holders are expected to complete their secondary education at MLC.
• Refer to the MLC Scholarship Terms & Conditions.

Step 1: Apply for an MLC Scholarship by clicking on the Apply for Scholarship link at the bottom of this page.  

Step 2: Complete either the MLC JOZIL Scholarship Form.pdf or MLC Thomas Henry Scholarship Form.pdf​​, whichever is relevant to your scholarship application type chosen 

Step 3: Finalise the MLC Scholarship Application form and click submit 

Step 4: Register for the ACER Scholarship Test with ACER Scholarships, the cost will be $115.00 

Step 5: Complete the MLC Scholarship - Financial Statement form attached to the notification email you will receive from the Admissions office when you have submitted your MLC application and return it to admissions@mlc.vic.edu.au We require this form within 14 days of MLC scholarship application submission. 

Step 6: Attend an MLC Open Morning to get to know our wonderful College and what we have to offer your daughter 

Step 7: Sit the ACER Scholarship Test on Saturday 27 February 2021 

Step 8: Short-listed candidates will be contacted by email in mid-March with an invitation to interview.