THE KIRSTY CROWE BURSARY
The Kirsty Crowe Bursary is named after Kirsty Crowe, who was an Aboriginal woman and teacher, who died tragically young. Kirsty had a fine reputation as a teacher in Geraldton and was committed to the ideals of education for young people.
Purpose
This Bursary is provided to assist eligible Aboriginal students to attend Nagle Catholic College.
Eligibility
For a student to be accepted for this Bursary, they must demonstrate a positive academic standing through their School Reports. Their application should also be accompanied by a recommendation from their current school Principal. Generally, for a family to be considered for this Bursary, the family needs to hold a Health Care Card/Pensioner Concession Card.
Benefit
Depending upon individual circumstances, a student may receive support in one or more of the following areas for a specific period of time.
Enrolment and Acceptance Fees exemption
Building Levy exemption
Provision of uniform
Provision of text books
Provision of BYOD
Subject fees exemption
Tuition fee discount
Tuition fee exemption
Boarding fee co-payment exemption
Boarding residential fee payment
Families are eligible to re-apply for a continuation of a Bursary during the second year of funding.
Note 1: The allocation of any benefit will only take place once all other eligible assistance from external agencies has been sourced.
Note 2: Payment of non-compulsory school activities is not included in any form in any Bursary.
Generally, applications need to be submitted to the College, with supporting documentation, by 31 August, in the preceding year.
Please click here for the Application Form.