Trouble Concentrating? Same…
By Emma from Team AVCAT Having a little trouble focusing on your uni work at home? I definitely was, until I read some great tips by Professor Ghassan Hage. Prof Hage suggested we divide up the day into time slots. I’ve chosen to do one-hour time slots. Every morning I...
Government Coronavirus Payments for Tertiary Students
Government Coronavirus Payments for Tertiary Students The government is responding to the changing financial security situation for people by providing some payments, but it can be a little confusing to work out if you’re eligible. This is a summary of information that AVCAT found on Tuesday 24 March 2020. It’s...
2019 Annual Reviews
Thank you to all our AVCAT scholarship recipients for completing their annual reviews. One of the things I really enjoy reading are the AVCAT’s scholarship recipients’ thank you notes to AVCAT and their sponsors. This happens twice a year. I love to hear about any major things that have happened...
2020 Scholarships
All scholarship applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by early March 2020.
Happy Holidays!
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and a wonderful New Year. Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain. Happy Christmas from all of us here at Team AVCAT. The AVCAT office closes midday Friday 20 December 2019, and reopens Monday 6 January 2020.
AVCAT Alumnus Calls for More Sponsorship in WA
“It has long been known that children of veterans tend to experience greater financial disadvantage and are less likely to complete post-secondary education than the general population.” In July, AVCAT Alumnus Dr Anthony Rengel gave a moving speech at the WA Australian Air Force Cadets Reunion. Dr Rengel highlighted some...
Kate Hallen – Artist
Kate Hallen Photographer: Liz Calligeros By Kate Hallen I am currently sitting on a couch in Phillip, Canberra, just off the back of the opening of the Australian National Veterans Art Museum’s (ANVAM) exhibition, From War. This exhibition is on display in Parliament House until 2 February 2019, and one...
2019 Scholarship Applications
Applications for the 2019 scholarship round are now all in. Thanks to everyone who took the time to apply. Our scholarships team is now working through the assessment process, which will continue through the holidays, until the end of January. All applicants will be notified whether their application was successful...
Applications for 2019 Scholarships Opening Soon
Applications for the 2019 Long Tan Bursary and sponsored scholarships managed by AVCAT open on August 18, Vietnam Veterans Day. To be eligible students must be: A child, step-child, foster child or grandchild of an ex-serving Australian Veteran An Australian citizen or permanent resident Enrolled, or planning to enrol in...
AVCAT fights for funding
The children and grandchildren of veterans are less likely to attend university or TAFE college than the general population. Few people outside the veteran community are aware of how the ongoing effects of conflict can sometimes manifest in poor educational outcomes for children and grandchildren in veteran families. Almost everyone...
Scholarship Sponsors – RSL Queensland
In 2018, 20 young people will receive sponsorships to help them complete their tertiary education thanks to the ongoing support of RSL Queensland. RSL Queensland Veteran Services Manager Rob Skoda said this was the second year RSL Queensland was offering scholarships to the children and grandchildren of ex-serving Australian Defence...