Geoff Brooks Memorial Scholarship Application 2026

Ballarat Clarendon College is currently seeking applications for the Geoff Brooks Memorial Scholarship from suitably credentialed students.

For students entering Year 11 in 2026.
Offering full remission of tuition fees.

Applications are now open and will close Thursday 24 April 2025.

Clarendon’s focus is Throughout a student’s time at Ballarat Clarendon College our focus is to maximise their competence, skills and capacity so that, at the end of their time at school, when they stand on the threshold of their future, they can choose their ‘heart’s desire’.

The Geoff Brooks Memorial Scholarship will be offered to a talented student who would not normally be able to access a College education. The candidate should be able to demonstrate their involvement in their community and their capacity for leadership.

The application below should be completed by the student. The student is also required to submit Semester 2 2024 School Report, Year 9 2024 NAPLAN results and any other documents they believe would support their application.

Applicants are short-listed, and the scholarship is awarded following an interview process.

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Date of Birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Year level in 2026*
Gender*
Day Student or Boarder*
Current School*
Parent/Guardian 1 Name*
Title Given Surname
Parent/Guardian 1 Phone*
Parent/Guardian 1 Email*
Parent/Guardian 2 Name*
Title Given Surname
Parent/Guardian 2 Phone*
Parent/Guardian 2 Email*
Referee 1 Name*
Title Given Surname
Referee 1 Phone*
Referee 2 Name*
Title Given Surname
Referee 2 Phone*
In 200 words or less, tell us about yourself*
What is your idea of community and do you think it is important? Why?*
How have you been part of your local or broader community?*
Of those you admire amongst your friends, peers, teachers or other people you look up to in your life, why do they stand out to you and which of their values do you admire?*
Have you ever undertaken any activities that required encouraging others to participate and if so, how did you go about getting them involved?*
Details of other activities which you believe support your application for the Geoff Brooks Memorial Scholarship*
What subjects do you enjoy the most at school and why?*
Which of these do you think you might like to continue with in some way in a career and why?*
Of all the sports you have ever played, which did you enjoy the most and why?*
What are the key elements in good teamwork for you?*
Documents required*: Please submit Semester 2 2024 full school report*
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Please submit Year 9 2024 NAPLAN results*
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Please submit any other relevant documents you believe support the application (Eg. certificates, awards, articles, qualifications, recommendation letters).
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Max. file size: 128 MB.