Lester Mitchell Award
Agricultural Scholarship for Second Year Students
Mrs Heather Mitchell, family and friends established the Lester Mitchell Award in memory of Lester Mitchell PhC, MBE, who made a significant contribution to farming in the Mallee. The award is to be made to an appropriate young person preferably under thirty years of age to further his or her knowledge and understanding of agriculture.
1. Type of Award and Eligibility
The Lester Mitchell Award will be awarded to fund one scholarship of $4,000, or two scholarships, each of $2,000. Eligible students will be enrolled in a full-time course and be in their second year of study at Longerenong College. Approved courses include the Certificate IV in Agriculture, Diploma of Agronomy and Advanced Diploma of Agriculture. A full-time enrolment is deemed to be not less than 800 student contact hours in a calendar year.
Students articulating from Certificate IV in Agriculture to Advanced Diploma of Agriculture are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
The scholarship is to be awarded before the completion of Term 1 and fees deducted as soon as practicable after that time. The scholarship funds will be deducted from the student’s course fees and/or cost of accommodation and meals.
2. Selection Criteria
The scholarship/s will be awarded on merit. Preference is given to applicants who:
· Have achieved adequate academic results in first year at Longerenong College.
· Have shown a commitment to study and life at Longerenong College.
· Have illustrated leadership qualities amongst the Longerenong College student body.
· Reside in the college student accommodation.
· Are under 30 years of age
Initial assessment of applicants will be based on written submissions. Applicants may be required to attend a subsequent interview at the discretion of the panel.
3. How to apply
Complete the attached application form and attach your TYPED submission. Applications can be submitted in person to Longerenong College Reception or posted to Longerenong College Scholarship Program, 229 Longerenong Road, Longerenong, 3401.
Applications close on Friday December 2, 2016. For further information contact Donna Winfield or John Goldsmith at Longerenong College, 229 Longerenong Road, Longerenong, Vic., 3401. Phone (03) 5362 2222 or email
The College advises that the successful recipient’s name and photograph will be published in the College and non-College material including student magazine, media and sponsor newsletters.
Lester Mitchell Award
Agricultural Scholarship for Second Year Students
Application Form
Applicant: ______
(First name/s) (Surname)
Telephone: ______Mobile: ______
Email: ______
Address: ______
______Postcode: ______
Date of birth: ___ / ___ / ______
Please provide a typed written submission addressing the following:
· Evidence that you have shown commitment to study and life at Longerenong College in the first year of your course.
· Evidence that you have illustrated leadership qualities amongst the Longerenong College student body.
N.B. Please feel free to add any additional information that you believe will support your application.
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