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Applications open 18 August 2021 - Applications close 31 October at midnight AEDT

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Section 2: Contact Information
Title*
First Name*
Last Name*
Date of Birth*
Age at 28 February 2022*
Gender*
Email*
Mobile Phone*
Home Phone
Home Address *
Street Address*
Street Address
Suburb*
Suburb
State*
State
Postcode*
Postcode
Is your mailing address the same as your home address?*
- Yes
- No
Please specify your mailing address: *
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Please specify your mailing address*
Street Address*
Street Address
Suburb*
Suburb
State*
State
Postcode*
Postcode
How did you hear about AVCAT?*
Please specify*

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Section 6: Academic Details
Choose the option that best describes your current circumstances:*
What was your highest level of education achieved?*
Year Achieved
What was your ATAR?*
If you did not receive an ATAR, please provide details in the field below. If you are a mature-age student and you did not receive an ATAR, please write n/a.
Current Course*
For example, Bachelor of…., Diploma of…., Certificate 2 in….
Current year of study*
Level of study*
Institution*
Please specify:*
Location*
Are you receiving an ATAR?*
- Yes
- No
Please provide details (e.g. completing preparation course, applying for TAFE)*
What is your expected ATAR?*
Current school*
Current school location*
Have you accepted an offer to attend a university, TAFE, or registered training organisation in 2022?*
- Yes
- No
Course*
For example, Bachelor of…., Diploma of…., Certificate 2 in….
Level of study*
Institution*
Please specify:*
Location*
Course preference 1 *
(Course preference 1) Course*
Course For example, Bachelor of…., Diploma of…., Certificate 2 in….
(Course Preference 1) Level of study*
Level of study
(Course preference 1) Institution*
Institution
(Course Preference 1) Please specify:*
Please specify:
(Course preference 1) Location*
Location
Course preference 2 (if applicable)
(Course preference 2) Course
Course For example, Bachelor of…., Diploma of…., Certificate 2 in….
(Course Preference 2) Level of study
Level of study
(Course preference 2) Institution
Institution
(Course Preference 2) Please specify:*
Please specify:
(Course preference 2) Location
Location
Academic Reference
You are required to obtain an AVCAT Academic Reference from a teacher, tutor, or lecturer. If you do not have a referee from high school or tertiary studies, you may use an employer or manager who can comment on your potential for your future studies.

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Section 8: Personal Statement
Describe your relationship with the veteran and how it has affected your life*
Tell us about yourself as a student and as a person (your interests, hobbies, extra-curricular activities, any health issues and family circumstances)*
Tell us about your study and career goals. How would a scholarship assist you?*
How has COVID-19 affected your studies and personal circumstances in 2021?*

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Section 9: Supporting Documentation
Please upload your supporting documentation in this section. Your application will not be considered if documentation is not provided.
Personal Documents - Applicant’s birth certificate **
Personal Documents - Applicant’s birth certificate *

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- Resume (maximum 2 pages)**
- Resume (maximum 2 pages)*

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- Supporting medical evidence (if applicable)

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Academic Documents - Copy of your academic results for the last 18 months**
Academic Documents - Copy of your academic results for the last 18 months*

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Evidence of offer of tertiary studies*
- Evidence of offer of tertiary studies (if received)

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Evidence of applicant’s income (and partner if applicable), including:
Financial Documents

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Evidence of applicant’s income (and partner if applicable), including:
1) Full tax return with all supporting schedules for year ended 30 June 2021
2) Notice of assessment from ATO for year ended 30 June 2021
3) Last two payslips

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government benefits received by applicant indicating the type and amount of each payment

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Evidence of all government benefits received by applicant indicating the type and amount of each payment

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- Superannuation statements for applicant

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Evidence of applicant’s parents/guardian’s income (and partner if applicable)

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Evidence of applicant’s parents/guardian’s income (and partner if applicable), including:
1) Full tax return for year ended 30 June 2020
2) Notice of assessment for year ended 30 June 2020
3) Last two payslips

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government benefits received by applicant’s parents

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Evidence of all government benefits received by applicant’s parent/guardian indicating the type and amount of each payment

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Superannuation statements for applicant's parents
- Superannuation statements for applicant's parents

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- Evidence of any other income (for example, income from trusts, dividends, rental properties, etc)

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Evidence of any other income (for example, income from trusts, dividends, rental properties, etc)

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Veteran Documents - Copy of official documents to show connection to veteran* (e.g. birth certificate/s, adoption certificate)*
Veteran Documents

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Copy of official documents to show connection to veteran* (e.g. birth certificate/s, adoption certificate)

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- Copy of veteran’s service record**
- Copy of veteran’s service record*

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Copy of official documents to show connection to the Vietnam Veteran

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Copy of official documents to show connection to the Vietnam Veteran* (e.g. birth certificate/s, adoption certificate)*

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- Copy of Vietnam Veteran’s service record**
- Copy of Vietnam Veteran’s service record*

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Section 10: Release of personal details
AVCAT has strict privacy rules. Only the AVCAT National Selection Committee and AVCAT staff are allowed to see the information given by the applicant. From the information you provide, AVCAT will put together a confidential assessment summary on your personal circumstances and eligibility. This information is provided to Sponsors for final selection. By ticking the ‘YES’ boxes below, you are providing written consent to releasing the information provided in this Application Form to Sponsors. No personal information is released to any third party without this written consent. This applies to all Government departments and authorities unless a Court Order or law specifically requires otherwise.
Do you agree that the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and the Repatriation Commission receive the confidential assessment summary if you are recommended for a Long Tan Bursary?*

I agree
Do you agree that, if you are recommended for sponsored scholarships administered by AVCAT, the sponsors will receive the confidential assessment summary?*

I agree
I,*

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certify that I am the applicant described in the personal details section of this application;

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declare that all information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge;

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authorise AVCAT to make inquiries it needs to assess my application, from referee(s), educational institutions, Government Departments, and other relevant people and authorities for the assessment of the application;

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agree that AVCAT may make any additional enquiries deemed necessary, from those detailed in the application to confirm financials or other details and agree to provide more supporting documentation if required by AVCAT;

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note that the information provided by me is treated confidentially by AVCAT;

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authorise AVCAT to obtain, from the Board of Studies, my ATAR if required.

I agree to the terms stated above*

I agree
Signature*
Parent/Guardian Signature If the applicant is 18 or under, the parent or guardian must sign below:
I,

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certify that I am the parent/custodian of the applicant providing the financial statements;

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declare that the information given in this application form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge;

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agree that AVCAT will make enquiries it deems necessary, to confirm financial or other information;

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note that the financial and other information provided by me is to be treated confidently by AVCAT.

Signature
Am I human?
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Documentation Required

The following is a list of information required to be uploaded in Section 9: Supporting Documentation.

Applicant

General

✓ birth certificate
✓ current resume (maximum 2 pages)
✓ medical evidence if applicable

Academic Results

The previous 18 months results for the following:
✓ year 12 students – school reports
✓ university students – unofficial academic transcript plus final year school report if within the last 18 months of study
✓ gap year students - year 12 school reports and ATAR
✓ students who have not been studying for over 1 year – employer/manager AVCAT Academic Reference required – refer below
✓ evidence of tertiary offer if applicable

Finance (and applicant partner if applicable)

✓ evidence of all government benefits received (eg: Centrelink statement, VCES advice).
✓ a full tax return with all supporting schedules for year ended 30 June 2021
✓ a copy of your last 2 payslips
✓ notice of assessment from ATO for 30 June 2021
✓ superannuation statement for 30 June 2021

Applicant Parents/Guardians (if applicable)

Finance

If you are under 22 years old as at the 28 February 2022, your parents/guardians are required to provide the following:

Note: If your parents are separated, the details of your primary care giver (and their partner if applicable) is required.

✓ evidence of all government benefits received by parent’s / guardian’s indicating the type and amount of each payment
✓ full tax returns with all supporting schedules for 30 June 2021
✓ last 2 payslips
✓ notice of assessment from ATO for 30 June 2021
✓ superannuation statement for 30 June 2021
✓ information (eg: tax returns) on trusts/businesses/investments

Veteran

✓ veteran service record ( search here if required nominal rolls )
✓ veteran birth certificate
✓ if veteran is grandparent, birth certificate of the relevant applicant’s parent is required
✓ adoption certificate if applicable

Other Veteran

✓ if the other veteran is a grandparent who served in Vietnam, please provide documentation as per above.
✓ if the other veteran is not a grandparent who served in Vietnam, no further documentation required.

AVCAT Academic Reference Form:

✓ a current teacher or university tutor or lecturer who has supervised or taught you in the last 6 months is required to fill out the AVCAT Academic Reference Form
✓ if you have not studied for over 12 months you are able to get your employer/manager to fill in the AVCAT Academic Reference Form
✓ this reference must be submitted directly online from your referee to AVCAT.

Application Guide

AVCAT transforming lives through education

Apply

Applications open 18 August 2021 - Applications close 31 October at midnight AEDT

Step 1 of 10

Section 1: Eligibility

Section 2: Contact Information

Section 3: Other Information

Section 4: Veteran Details

Section 5: Family Details

Section 6: Academic Details

Section 7: Financial Details

Section 8: Personal Statement

Section 9: Supporting Documentation

Section 10: Release of personal details

Applicant

General

Finance (and applicant partner if applicable)

Applicant Parents/Guardians (if applicable)

Finance

Veteran

Other Veteran

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