SCHOLARSHIPS
The Union supports members and their families through the Phil Smyth Memorial Scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded in four categories. The 1997 Annual Conference resolved to allocate funds to honour the contribution to the M.E.U., and in particular the education and training of Union members, by our esteemed colleague and friend the late Phil Smyth.
It is suggested that the Union distribute these funds for the educational assistance of members and their families.
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It is recommended that the disbursement will be across four categories.
The Manager Administration and Personnel Services has carriage of this fund, however, should difficulties and or conflicts arise this matter should be directed to the General Secretary.
Secondary Education
Higher School Certificate
Payment of up to $1000.00 (a pro rata payment may be awarded) to assist low income employees by providing financial support for own child undertaking the Higher School Certificate.
A maximum of one Scholarship per parent/guardian (member) will be awarded; however, where both parents are members of the Union and meet the required criteria up to two scholarships may be awarded
A maximum of four (4) Awards or up to $4,000 per annum will be paid under this category.
Nothing in this policy prohibits the Executive of the Union granting a special application for payment of the benefit.
Conditions:
1. Member must be a financial member of the USU for a period not less than five (5) years
2. Member employed in * Operational Band (proof required ie statement of family income)
3. Member to be sole provider (single income family or single parent/guardian)
4. Must provide proof of child enrolled for years 11 and or 12.
Tertiary Education
Industrial Relations Studies or
Local Government Foundation Studies Operation Certificates.
The Union will contribute up to $750 towards text expenses for members or their child undertaking Industrial Relation Courses at TAFE or in providing access for members to undertake modules in the Operational Certificates.
A maximum of one Scholarship per parent member; however, where both parents are members of the Union and meet the required criteria up to two scholarships may be awarded to one family.
A Maximum of four (4) Awards or up to $3,000 per annum will be paid under this category.
Nothing in this policy prohibits the Executive of the Union granting a special application for payment of the benefit.
Conditions:
1. Member must be a financial member of the USU for a period not less than five (5) years
2. Where a scholarship is sought of son/daughter, son/daughter must be under the age of 21 and dependant on member parent/guardian
3. Where member applies for self, member must be a long term school leaver (five years +)
4. Member must be employed in Operational Band (proof required ie statement of family income)
5. Member to be sole provider (single income family or single parent if applying for son or daughter. This does not need to be met if member is applying for self)
6. Proof of enrolment must be submitted to the Union.
University Studies
The Union will contribute up to $750 towards university fees or books for those members or the son/daughter completing a semester of study or continuing their professional education program. Preference will be afforded to applications that identify a leaning towards industrial or political study.
A maximum of one Scholarship per parent (member); however, where both parents are members of the Union and meet the required criteria up to two scholarships may be awarded to one family.
A Maximum of four (4) Awards or up to $3000 per annum will be paid under this category.
Nothing in this policy prohibits the Executive of the Union granting a special application for payment of the benefit.
Conditions:
1. Member must be a financial member of the USU for a period not less than five (5) years
2. Where scholarship is sought of son/daughter, son/daughter must be under the age of 21 and dependant on member parent
3. Member must be employed in Operational * Band (proof required ie statement of family income)
4. Member to be sole provider (single income family or single parent if applying for son or daughter. This does not need to be met if member is applying for self.)
5. Proof of enrolment must be submitted to the Union.
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Application forms will be available for downloading from 31st October every year for submission by 31 January of the following year.