SCHOLARSHIPS

F O U N D A T I O N

The College commenced awarding scholarships in 1909, and has continued to significantly invest in the programme. MLC scholarships acknowledge and reward the strengths of recipients, and take into account their potential to contribute creatively to the wider service of the community.

Since 2007, the College has provided for an average of 46 scholarship recipients at MLC each year.

The College Council awards a number of scholarships for academic and musical excellence to students entering Years 7, 8 or 10 in the year following their application. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the examination, review of recent academic reports, interview with the Principal and, in the case of Music Scholarships, a formal practical assessment. Depending on the type of scholarship on offer, eligibility may also include criteria such as means testing, requirement for boarding, and being a descendant of a Collegian. At all times MLC seeks students committed to the values and ethos of our School, and who will participate fully in College life.

All scholarships are renewed annually, providing the student’s progress and conduct continue to meet our high standards.

The Foundation currently seeks funds for five scholarships at the request of the College.

SCHOLARSHIPSSUPPORT FOR EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY

THE OHMAN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThe Ohman Music Scholarship was originally funded by a bequest from the family of Vera Ohman (‘16), whose daughter and granddaughters also attended the College. The Scholarship provides 75 percent remission of academic tuition fees and 100 percent of music tuition on one instrument (60 minutes per week) for the duration of Middle and Senior Years. As this scholarship is subject to means testing, it provides a unique opportunity for a girl who may not otherwise be able to attend MLC.

THE DERRICK ROW SCHOLARSHIPDerrick Row made teaching at MLC his life’s work. Since his retirement in 2008 Derrick remains actively involved with the College through the Per Ardua Association and the Collegians, of which he is an Honorary Life Member. Inaugurated in 2011, the Derrick Row Scholarship is awarded for exceptional academic potential in the humanities and supports 50 percent of tuition fees.

THE SASRF/MLC SCHOLARSHIPIn November 2014, the Foundation and the College entered into two scholarship agreements with the SAS Resources Fund (SASRF). The SASRF provides relief to current and former members of the SAS regiment and their dependants, and the security of knowing that their families will be provided for in times of need, or if they are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.

The SASRF sought the establishment of appropriate educational arrangements for children of deceased or severely injured members of the SAS regiment, and approached MLC with a perpetual scholarship proposal. The purpose of these two scholarships perfectly aligns with the Values of the College and Foundation, and is another way for MLC to demonstrate its ongoing support of the Western Australian community.

Each scholarship supports one girl at a time to attend the College for her final six years of education. Funded in equal portions by the SASRF and the Foundation, the funds are set aside to finance the scholarships in perpetuity. The scholarships are named in honour of a past member of the SAS regiment and an MLC family’s great grandfather, both of whom provided distinguished service to their country: The Paul Harold Denehey Scholarship and the William Charles Colin Brown Scholarship.

SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY

Paul Harold Denehey was born in January 1944, and joined the Australian Army in February 1962. Lance Corporal Denehey was the first soldier from SASR killed on active service in Sabah Borneo on 6 June 1965.

William Charles Colin (WCC) Brown was born in October 1896, and enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in September 1916 at the age of 19. He served in Belgium and France during the Great War before his discharge from the army in 1919. WCC Brown spent the remainder of his life helping returned servicemen who faced financial, mental and physical hardship, especially during the Great Depression.

THE MLC/SHELL REGIONALSCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPInaugurated in 2014, this innovative partnership between MLC and Shell supports girls with a strong interest and aptitude in the field of science, and who are from regional communities. This scholarship covers 100 percent of boarding and tuition fees for three years, with Shell contributing the tuition component and the College and Foundation providing the boarding component.

SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITYTHE MLC/YALARI SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERSHIPYalari’s Mission is to educate and empower Indigenous children from regional, rural and remote communities to bring about generational change.

Its vision is to provide trusted, quality educational opportunities for Indigenous children to achieve positive outcomes for themselves and their families, and make a valuable contribution as Australians. Yalari currently has close to 200 students enrolled in boarding schools around Australia.

MLC is Yalari’s chosen partner for girls’ education in Western Australia.

Together, MLC and Yalari will provide places for up to 10 students at a time to attend the College commencing in 2016.

OFFERS OF SUPPORTIf you would like to support the MLC scholarship programme or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Director of Development on +618 9383 8858 or by email, foundation@mlc.wa.edu.au.

For more information about the MLC Foundation or to donate now please visit our website at www.mlc.wa.edu.au/our-community/philanthropy.

A College of the Uniting Church | 356 Stirling Highway Claremont WA 6010 | PO Box 222 Claremont WA 6910T +618 9384 4000  F +618 9385 1509  E mlc@mlc.wa.edu.au  W mlc.wa.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00441G