Name of the Organisation : Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia (rmhc.org.au)
Type of Announcement : Charlie Bell Scholarship
Country : Australia
https://www.rmhc.org.au/
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Charlie Bell Scholarship Program :
What is the RMHC Charlie Bell Scholarship Program? :
The Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) Charlie Bell Scholarship program provides financial assistance towards vocational or tertiary studies for children who have experienced serious illness.
Applicant must be 15–20 years of age.
Our aim is to give deserving young people the assistance they need to fulfill their career dreams, whether that be payment of university fees, apprenticeship tools, books or supplies for course instruction.
The RMHC Charlie Bell Scholarship program awards one-off grants up to $5,000 for young people who are undertaking course instruction in accredited undergraduate institutions.
Scholarships will be awarded per annum by Ronald McDonald House® based Awards Committees.
Who was Charlie Bell? :
Charlie Bell was the first Australian global McDonald’s Corporation CEO. He was an inspirational leader and generous supporter of RMHC.
Charlie Bell’s life is testimony to what can be achieved through determination, hard work and a passion to succeed. Charlie started his career as a part time crew person with McDonald’s at the age of 15. He progressed quickly through the ranks, becoming Australia’s youngest store manager at the age of 19. By the age of 29, Charlie was a Vice President of McDonald’s Australia and on the Australian Board of Directors. Before long Charlie was appointed Managing Director, McDonald’s Australia and then ultimately President and Chief Executive Officer of the global McDonald’s system in 2004.
Charlie passed away after a courageous battle with cancer but left behind a legacy that allows many young Australians to follow their dream.
Who is Eligible? :
RMHC is privileged to offer scholarships in honour of Charlie Bell thanks to the generosity of the benefactors who supported RMHC in his memory.
i) Permission from a parent or guardian is required if under 18 years of age.
ii) Currently or previously undergone treatment for a serious illness at one of the following hospitals;
Sydney Children’s Hospital NSW
The Children’s Hospital NSW
John Hunter Hospital NSW
R oyal Children’s Hospital VIC
M onash Medical Centre VIC
M ater Children’s Hospital QLD
R oyal Women’s & Children’s Hospital QLD
Townsville General Hospital QLD
P rincess Margaret Hospital for Children WA
Women’s and Children’s Hospital SA
Royal Hobart Hospital TAS
Eligible to attend a tertiary or vocational institution such as University, College or TAFE. (No minimum education qualification is required apart from those set by the institution.)
Selection :
In selecting recipients for the RMHC Charlie Bell Scholarship, the following factors will be taken into consideration;
1 Educational and developmental disadvantages experienced as a result of the applicant’s illness.
2 Drive and passion to succeed in chosen career choice.
3 Compatibility of the applicant with the awards intentions and conditions.
Selection Commitee : The selection committee is made up of members of the Board and Management of Ronald McDonald House and Hospital representatives.
How to apply :
a) In 500 words or less, outline your personal aims, achievements and any involvement in the community, your education setting and career pursuits. Tell us how you believe this award will assist in achieving your goals for the future.
b) Provide two written references, one personal and one from your current education environment or employer.
c) A completed application form.
d) A ttendance at the award presentation ceremony, where possible.
e) Your permission (or parent’s permission where applicable) for Ronald McDonald House Charities to publish the recipient’s name, photographic images and intended purpose of the award in any form of media without compensation.
f) The awarding of the Scholarship will be subject to verification checks at the absolute discretion of Ronald McDonald House
Closing Date :
The award is decided on an annual basis and applications will close on the 30th September each year.
Please forward your completed application along with your written submission and references to your closest Ronald McDonald House listed overleaf. Charities.
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