PART A

Personal Details

Surname:

 *  

Given Names:

 *
 

Preferred Name:


 

Date of Birth:
(dd/mm/yyyy)

 *
 

Postal Address:

 *
 

Suburb:

 *
 

State / Postcode:

  *
 

Phone (Home):

 *
 

Phone (Mobile):


 

E-mail:

 *
 
 

Secondary School:

 *
 

Current Year Level:

 

 

As a current Year 10 student entering Year 11 in 2011 you are applying for a grant to the maximum value of $2600

As a current Year 11 student entering Year 12 in 2011 you are applying for a grant to the maximum value of $5200

PART B

Apply for an RSL Youth Development Program Grant

1. Please nominate one of the following:



 

If you feel that your achievements span multiple categories, please select the category that you feel you have the highest level of achievement in. Other achievements indicated in your resume will be taken into account by the assessors.

 

2.Please describe your project and how it relates to the category nominated *


(Chars remaining: 3500)    

PART C

The following questions are designed to find out more about you and your goals:

1.Describe what attributes and achievements you have that make you a candidate for your chosen grant?

Academic

"I have been interested in Exercise Sciences since Year 8 and came first in my biology class in Year 10."

Sporting

"In Year 10 I went to the state swimming championships and came first in the 100m Freestyle."

Community
Leadership

"Last year I helped the Red Cross in their door knock appeal and raised the most money in my school."


(Chars remaining: 3500)    

 

2. If you were awarded an RSL Youth Development Program grant how would you spend your money to help you achieve your specific goal?

Academic

"I am entering the Queensland Science Competition and would like to purchase the material I would need for my project. I would also like to attend the competition and will need to budget for flights to Brisbane, accommodation and travel expenses."

Sporting

"I would like to attend the Australian National Swimming Titles next year and need flippers, swimmers, towel and squad training for 12 months."

Community
Leadership

"I would like to become a member of the Red Cross and go to their annual conference in Sydney.  So I would need flights, accommodation and travel expenses."


(Chars remaining: 3500)    

 

3. Please itemise what you would need or like to purchase for your project below and include an estimated cost:

* Please note that it is NOT a requirement that all fields are given a value. Your project may only require funds for one of these options or all of these options.

For tips on how to complete this section please click here

  • Make sure your costings are accurate and realistic. Inconsistencies or poor estimation will reflect badly on your submission of your application

  • Don't cut corners to be more competitive

  • Do your research – visit websites relating to your chosen project and go to local businesses to find out how much certain items cost

  • Get multiple quotes for any equipment you will have to buy

  • Relate any necessary equipment purchases to the aims of the project

  • Note your own contribution to the project, both your financial input and time commitment

Enter whole dollar amounts (eg 500) - do not include commas, decimal points or $ symbols.

Academic Achievement

Nominated Amount

Function/Conference/Event Fee

 

Stationery

 

Textbooks

 

Uniforms

 

Equipment (eg laptop, PC, software)

 

Private Lesson/Tutor Fees

 

Travel, Accommodation & Meals

 

TOTAL

 

Sporting Achievement

Nominated Amount

Club/Association membership

 

Uniforms

 

Shoes

 

Sporting Equipment

 

Travel, Accommodation & Meals

 

Training & Fitness Charges

 

TOTAL

 

Community Leadership/Involvement

Nominated Amount

Professional Development courses

 

Books & Publications

 

Communication Costs

 

Travel, Accommodation & Meals

 

Fundraising costs (if any)

 

TOTAL

 

PART D

Essay Question

1. What contribution do you believe the Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australia makes to society today?

(Chars remaining: 10000)  

OR
 

2. How can today’s youth benefit from the knowledge and history of the Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australia?

(Chars remaining: 10000)  

PART E

Highlight your Achievements

Year of Achievement

Title of Achievement

Description  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

** Proof of achievements must be supplied on request

PART F

RSL Reference

Please provide a letter of support from an RSL league member from your local RSL Sub Branch to complete your application.



  

Please attach your RSL reference letter of support here:
(maximum file size 3 MB)  

Please fax your RSL reference letter of support quoting your full name to: 07 5595 1015

Please post your RSL reference letter of support quoting your full name to:

RSL Youth Development Program
Attention: Kristy Manyweathers
Bond University
Gold Coast QLD 4229

NEED HELP – Click here to find your closest RSL Sub Branch

Achievements Supporting Reference

Please provide a letter of support from a relevant person who can verify the achievements you have stated in your application. For example your School Principal, Sporting Coach or Community Leader. Please ensure they have stated their name, phone number and position on the reference.

PLEASE NOTE: Referees may be contacted to confirm details provided in the reference.



  

Please attach your achievements reference letter of support here:
(maximum file size 3 MB)  

Please fax your achievements reference letter of support quoting your full name to: 07 5595 1015

Please post your achievements reference letter of support quoting your full name to:

RSL Youth Development Program
Attention: Kristy Manyweathers
Bond University
Gold Coast QLD 4229

PART G

Terms and Conditions
Privacy Collection Statement

Bond University (‘BU’) and the Returned & Services League of Australia Queensland Branch (‘RSL’) may collect personal information about you including:

  • The information on this form.

  • Information on other forms or documents requested by, or provided by you to BU / RSL.

BU collects this information for the purpose of:

  • Assessing your application

  • Providing services to you

  • BU / RSL may provide you with information about other services that BU / RSL offers that may be of interest to you.

  • Facilitating BU’s internal businesses operations, including the fulfilment of any legal requirements.

  • Analysing BU’s / RSL’s services and customer needs with a view to developing new and/or improved services; and

  • BU & RSL may provide you with promotional information about BU / RSL.

If the personal information you provide to BU and the RSL is incomplete and / or inaccurate, they may be unable to process your application and / or unable to consider you for this grant.

You may access the personal information BU and the RSL hold about you in accordance with BU’s privacy policy.


 

PART H

Declaration

I understand that it is my responsibility to provide all documentation requested by the Assessing Team (Bond University and the Returned & Services League of Australia Queensland Branch). I authorise either institution to obtain, where necessary, any further information necessary to assess my application (such as contacting my referee).

I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge all information submitted or made available by me to BU and the RSL is true, accurate and complete

I understand that BU and the RSL reserves the right to terminate a scholarship which has been offered on the basis of incomplete or inaccurate information.


 

Guardian Name:


 

Relationship:


 

Phone Number: