Applications are now open for our Parish Pathways scholarship program

St Agnes' Catholic Parish is offering four scholarships to support students pursuing careers in nursing or early childhood education. These scholarships will provide financial assistance, practical industry experience, and the opportunity to commence a rewarding career with one of the region's largest care and community service organisations.

Further information on our scholarship program can be found on our website: Parish Pathways Scholarships

GUIDELINES AND ELIGIBILITY

HOW TO APPLY

1. Select ‘Apply’ at the top of the screen which will take you to the application page.
2. Address all application questions below in a cover letter and upload to ‘Cover Letter’ on the application page.
3. Upload your resume to ‘Resume’ on the application page.
4. Additional documentation required is listed below and to be uploaded to ‘Additional Documentation’ on the application page. 
   
   
• Current year 12 students - a written reference from your principal (essential)
• Current first year students - your current year academic results (essential)
• Other information you think may be relevant to your application (optional) 
  
  
  

COVER LETTER APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Your name and contact information.
2. Degree you intend to study or are studying.
3. Name of university you are enrolled at/will be enrolled at.
4. Provide a personal introductory statement which includes why you are applying for the scholarship and what you hope to achieve in the future through the completion of your degree.
5. Provide information about any non-academic contribution you have made to your school or community. This may include any volunteer work, casual jobs or sporting involvement.
6. Demonstrate your personal resilience and commitment to your studies or work. Either:
1. Outline an example of an obstacle you have experienced and overcome or;
2. Describe your strengths and skills that you could draw on if you were to experience an unexpected problem.
7. Provide information about any academic achievement, other special achievement, developed skill set, talent or award that you would like to bring to the attention of the scholarship selection committee. 
8. St Agnes' Catholic Parish's values are Faith, Stewardship, Service, Excellence, Integrity, and ‘One Body’. Choose one and tell us what it means to you.
   
   
   

All submissions must be finalised before the closing date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Thursday 19 November 2026 at 9.00am

For further information about our scholarship program, please contact Human Resources on (02) 6588 7444 or email humanresources@stagnesparish.org.au 

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