Application and selection process
If you are a current Year 10 student and are interested in participating in the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program you must be nominated by a staff member at your school.
In September each year the University of Melbourne contacts every Victorian secondary school and select New South Wales and South Australian border schools to request nominations of outstanding current Year 10 students. (For this reason, it's important that schools let the University know of changes to any contact details.)
Schools are asked to provide a statement of reference for those students who wish to join the program.
Schools and students will be notified by the end of November 2011 regarding the outcome of applications for the program.
Year 10 students: How to apply
1. Register online
Applications for 2011 have closed, and will re-open in 2012. Further information for the 2012 selection process will be provided in mid-August.
2. Tell us about yourself
You’ll need to tell us about any extracurricular activities and/or leadership roles you have undertaken, as well as your greatest achievement so far. You will also need to write about yourself (for example, about your role models, goals, challenges you have faced, etc.).We'd also love to hear about what you consider to be your greatest achievement so far. It's best to save your application along the way, as it does time out intermittently and you don't want to lose your work.
3. Get your school's endorsement
Your school must endorse your application. Make sure you speak to your teachers about this early.
Tips for students
- Make sure your teachers know that you are putting in an application.
- Check out the online application as early as you can. Take some time to think about the questions and get a teacher or parent to check over what you've written before you submit it.
Teachers and schools: How to nominate a student
1. Nominate online
Nominations are made online and you will be asked to provide a statement of reference for those students who wish to join the program.
2. Provide an online reference
Schools must provide an online reference for nominated students.
Further information for schools