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Veteran Scholarship Form

AVCAT Veteran Scholarship Application Form

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Section 1: Eligibility
Only complete this form if you are a veteran studying in 2027 AVCAT managed scholarships and bursaries are awarded based on financial need, academic merit and deservedness.The scholarships support students who study full-time at universities, TAFE or registered training organisations within Australia.
I am an Australian ex-serving veteranex-serving veteran *
I am an Australian ex-serving veteran Yes No*
- Yes
- No
You are not eligible for this scholarship.
I am an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident*
- Yes
- No
You are not currently eligible for this scholarship.
I am eligible to receive a defence education or training assistance payment?*
- Yes
- No

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Section 2: Contact Information
Title*
First Name*
Last Name*
Date of Birth*
Gender*
Applicant’s Mobile Phone*
Home Phone
Applicant’s Email*
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 the scholarships managed by AVCAT?*
If Other, please provide details*
If Other, please provide details

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Section 3: Other Information
What is your occupation?*
Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent?*
- Yes
- No
Are you from a rural, regional or isolated area?*
- Yes
- No
Did you, or will you need to relocate to study?*
- Yes
- No
If YES: where are you moving from, and where are you relocating to?*
Are you a primary family carer?*
- Yes
- No
Are you the first generation in your immediate family to study at a tertiary institution?*
Immediate family includes father, mother, sisters, brothers, and children.
- Yes
- No
Do you speak a language other than English at home?*
- Yes
- No
Has someone in your family previously received an AVCAT scholarship?*
- Yes
- No
If YES: please give Name, Relationship, and Date of Birth*

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Section 4: Service Details
Service Number*
Branch*
If other, please provide details*
Dates of full-time or equivalent full time service *
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Dates of full-time service*
Started (Year*
Started (Year)
Ended (Year)*
Ended (Year)
Unit/Regiment*
Service Category*
- SERCAT 2
- SERCAT 3
- SERCAT 4
- SERCAT 5, 6 or 7
- Other
(Service Category) Other:*
If you selected 'Other' please specify:
Operational Service*
- Korea
- Malaysia
- Iraq
- Rwanda
- East Timor
- Afghanistan
- Solomon Island
- Other
(Operational Service) Other:*
If you selected 'Other' please specify:
What are, if any, your service-related accepted disabilities? (e.g. physical disabilities, mental health conditions)*
Are you a TPI Association member?*
- Yes
- No
State*
TPI Association membership number (Not Gold Card Number):*
Are you a member of the Signals Community? (ie Former member of: the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs); RAN and RAAF Communications and Electronic Warfare communities, the ADF who have served in RA Sigs units.*
- Yes
- No
You will need to upload a copy of your service record showing connection to the Signal Community in the supporting document section at the end of the form.

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Section 5: Family Details
Please indicate your current accommodation arrangement*
Parents Occupation*
Parents Occupation
Name of Partner*
Name of Partner
Date of Birth
Date of Birth
Occupation*
Occupation
Please indicate your current accommodation arrangement Other:*
If you selected 'Other' please describe your living situation and details of dependent children:
Child 1 *
Name*
Name
Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Occupation*
Occupation
Child 2:
Name
Name
Date of Birth
Date of Birth
Occupation
Occupation
Child 3:
Name
Name
Date of Birth
Date of Birth
Occupation
Occupation
Child 4:
Name
Name
Date of Birth
Date of Birth
Occupation
Occupation

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Section 6: Academic Details
Study
What is the highest level of education you have completed?*
Are you a current tertiary student (university, TAFE or RTO?*
- Yes
- No
If Yes, please provide details
Current level of study*
Current Course Name*
Study Load*
Mode of Study*
(Course preference 1) Institution*
Institution
Location*
Current year of study*
Length of course*
Are you continuing this course in 2027?*
- Yes
- No
If NO fill in your proposed course of study for 2027 below
Course preference 1 *
(Course preference 1) Course*
Course For example, Bachelor of…., Diploma of…., Certificate 2 in….
(Course preference 1) Institution*
Institution
If other, please provide details*
If other, please provide details:
Study Load*
Mode of Study*
(Course Preference 1) Length of course:*
Length of course:
(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) Institution
Institution
If other, please provide details
If other, please provide details:
Study Load
Mode of Study
(Course Preference 2) Length of course:
Length of course:
(Course Preference 2) location:
Location:
You will need to provide documentation to show your academic records in the supporting documentation section at the end of this form. For more information, please see the application form guide on our website.
Supporting Documents RequiredAcademic records from your last period of study must be included with your application in order for it to be assessed.o If you are currently studying you must submit academic transcripts for the last 18 monthso If you are not currently studying, and have studied in the last 5 years you must submit academic transcripts from your most recent study.Evidence of place/offer of tertiary studyDetails on your proposed course e.g. name of educational institution, course name, description, length of course, study mode, study load and level, entry requirements.
Academic ReferenceYou are required to obtain an academic reference from a trainer, employer, tutor, or lecturer who has supervised or taught you directly.The Academic Reference is available on our website www.avcat.org.au.Please note this is a requirement of your applicationYour referee MUST send the reference directly to AVCAT by 31 October 2026, or your application will not be considered..

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Section 7: Financial Details
Applicant’s mean test *
Applicant and partner/spouse assets and liabilities *
All applicants are required to complete the following details for themselves and their partner/spouse if applicable.
ASSETS If not applicable, enter ‘0’
Type Home
Assets - Total $*
Assets - Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
Assets - Partners/Spouses share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Motor vehicles (cars, trucks, motor bikes caravans)
(Applicant's assets -Motor vehicles) Total $*
(Applicant's assets -Motor vehicles) Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's assets -Motor vehicles) Partners share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Bank/credit union savings
(Applicant's assets -Bank/credit union savings) Total $*
(Applicant's assets -Bank/credit union savings) Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's assets -Bank/credit union savings) Partners share
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Investment accounts
(Applicant's assets -Investment accounts) Total $*
(Applicant's assets -Investment accounts) Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's assets -Investment accounts) Partners share
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Stocks/shares/unit trusts
(Applicant's assets -Stocks/shares/unit trusts) Total $*
(Applicant's assets -Stocks/shares/unit trusts) Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's assets -Stocks/shares/unit trusts) Partners share
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Superannuation
(Applicant's assets -Superannuation/managed funds) Total $*
(Applicant's assets -Superannuation/managed funds) Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's assets -Superannuation/managed funds) Partners share
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Applicant's assets -Other please specify comment box
Other Assets (Please specify):
(Applicant's assets -Other) Total $
(Applicant's assets -Other) Applicants share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's assets -Other) Partners share
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
LIABILITIES If not applicable, enter ‘0’
Type Home Loan (Current Outstanding)
Liabilities - Total $*
Liabilities - Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
Liabilities - Partners/Spouse share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Rent/Board (per Fortnight)
(Applicant's liabilities - rent/board) Total $*
(Applicant's liabilities - rent/board) Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's liabilities - rent/board) Partners share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Personal/Car Loans
(Applicant's liabilities - Personal/Car Loans) Total $*
(Applicant's liabilities - Personal/Car Loans) Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's liabilities - Personal/Car Loans) Partners share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Credit Cards
(Applicant's liabilities - Credit Cards) Total $*
(Applicant's liabilities - Credit Cards) Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's liabilities - Credit Cards) Partners share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
School fees/tuition (annual)
(Applicant's liabilities - School fees) Total Value $*
(Applicant's liabilities -School Fees) applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Parents/Guardians liabilities -Credit Cards) Parent/Guardian 2. share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Child Support (per fortnight)
(Applicant's liabilities -Credit Cards) Total Value $*
(Applicant's liabilities -Child support) Applicants share (%)*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's liabilities -Child support) Partners share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Liability Type
Other Liabilities (Please specify):
(Applicant's liabilities -Other) Total $
(Applicant's liabilities -Other) Applicants share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
(Applicant's liabilities -Other) Partners share (%)
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
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Total Share (%)*
Applicant and partner/spouse gross income (per fortnight)
All applicants are required to complete the following details for themselves and their partner/spouse if applicable.
You will need to provide documentation to show your income in the supporting documentation section at the end of this form.
Income Questionnaires
Applicant fortnightly income after tax*
Applicant Partner fortnightly income after tax*
Are you receiving any government payments?*
Yes
No
Please indicate which payment you are receiving*
If you have selected other, please provide details*
What is the value of this government payment per fortnight?*
Is your partner/spouse receiving any government payments?*
Yes
No
Please indicate which payment your partner/spouse is receiving*
If you have selected other to payment your partner/spouse receiving, please provide details*
What is the value of this government payment per fortnight?*
Are you or your spouse/partner receiving a Family Tax Benefit?*
Yes
No
If yes, which Family Tax Benefit? (tick one or both, if applicable)*
A
B
What is the value of this benefit per fortnight?*
Are you applying for any other scholarships?*
Yes
No
Name of scholarship*
Length of scholarship*
Value of scholarship*
Are you receiving any other support, benefit, allowance or pension?*
Yes
No
If yes, please provide the type and amount received per fortnight*
Do you and/or your partner have an interest in any of the following? If yes, please indicate the market value.*
Farm
Other Land
Investment Property
Holiday Home
Business
Trust
None of the above
What is the market value of the farm?*
What is you and/or your partner's level of ownership interest in the farm?
What is the market value of the other land?*
What is you and/or your partner's level of ownership interest in the other land?
What is the market value of the investment property?*
What is you and/or your partner's level of ownership interest in the investment property?
What is the market value of the holiday home?*
What is you and/or your partner's level of ownership interest in the holiday home?
What is the value of the business?*
What is you and/or your partner's level of ownership interest in the business?*
What is the value of the trust?*
Please specify the type of trust*
Please provide details of any business and/or trust in which you and/or your partner are involved: *
Supporting Documents required for income and expenditure 1. Evidence of all government benefits received by applicant and partner, indicating the type and amount of each payment. 2. Evidence of applicant and partner income information (if applicable) e.g. PAYG summary, full tax returns for the last financial year. 3. Evidence of all superannuation statements for applicant and partner. 4. Evidence of any other income such as child support payments, superannuation payments, dividends etc.
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Section 8: Personal Statement
How would this scholarship assist your transition and pathway to employment?*
Why have you chosen this field of study and what are your long-term goals*
Tell us about your family circumstances, and any transition or health issues affecting you, or your family*
Tell us about your extra-curricular interests and activities (leadership roles, sporting interests, volunteering, paid work)*
You will need to provide documentation to support your personal statement in the supporting documentation section at the end of this form. For more information, please see the application form guide on our website.
Supporting Documents required for personal statementResume (maximum 2 pages).Supporting medical evidence (if applicable).

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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.
Application Checklist• Attach copies only of supporting documentation.• A copy of your whole application will be emailed to you on submission.• Referee’s report to be completed and returned directly to AVCAT by the referee, by 31 October 2026.
Attachments * Indicates a compulsory attachments.
Personal Documents- Applicant’s birth certificate **
Personal Documents - Applicant’s birth certificate *
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
- Copy of applicant’s service record**
- Copy of applicant’s service record*
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Academic Documents- Copy of your academic results for the 18 months **
Academic Documents - Copy of your academic results for the 18 months *
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Evidence of place/offer of tertiary studies*
- Evidence of place/offer of tertiary studies
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
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- Supporting medical evidence (if applicable)
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
- Resume (maximum 2 pages)**
- Resume (maximum 2 pages)*
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Evidence of applicant’s income (and partner if applicable), including:
Financial Documents

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Evidence of applicant and partner/spouse's income information, including:
1) Full tax return for the last last financial year ended 30 June 2026
2) Notice of assessment from ATO for year ended 30 June 2026
3) Last two payslips for June 2026
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
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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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
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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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Evidence of all Superannuation statements for applicant and partner/spouse
- Evidence of all Superannuation statements for applicant and partner/spouse
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.
- 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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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, docx, Max. file size: 2 MB.

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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 permitted to see all information given by the applicant.From the information you provide, AVCAT will compile a confidential assessment summary (CAS) on your personal circumstances and eligibility. This CAS is provided to Sponsors for final selection.By checking the 'I agree' box and signing below, you are providing written consent to releasing the relevant information provided in this Application Form to the parties mentioned above. No information is released without this written consent.
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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agree that sponsors will receive the confidential assessment summary if I am recommended for a sponsored scholarship;
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note that the information provided by me is treated confidentially by AVCAT;
I agree to the terms stated above*
I agree
Signature*

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Applications have now closed and will reopen on 18 August 2025

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