Bursary for Jewish students currently attending a Government School

Bialik College Bursaries for Jewish students currently attending a Government School
Bialik College offers the following Bursaries for 2025

• Ruben Fried Scholarship for entry into Year 7 in 2025

• The Richard & Margot Melzak Bursary for entry into Years 6 & 7 in 2025

• The Makby Bursary for entry into Years 6 & 7 in 2025
The above are available only to Jewish students currently attending a Government School and who would otherwise not be able to afford a Jewish education.

Applications close at 5pm on 30 January 2024.

Please note: Individuals can hold only one scholarship / bursary / award at any time.

Bialik College is a pluralistic Jewish Zionist school with a mission to enable all children to have the opportunity of a Bialik education regardless of financial means. Whilst means-tested Fee Assistance is available to families who qualify, this bursary application is a separate process that could provide support to families who would benefit from alternative fixed-term support for school fees. For this reason you are asked to complete this form as fully as possible.

If the link to this application was not sent to you by Michelle Bergman from Bialik College, you will need to email Michelle on registrar@bialik.vic.edu.au to register your interest before completing and submitting this form. Forms received by applicants who have not registered cannot be considered.

By submitting this application you declare all information provided is accurate and complete, and reflects your current financial situation. If your application progresses to the next stage you may be required to verify the information you have provided.

Typically this application is filled in by parents/guardians and therefore Applicant 1 would be one of the student's parents, and Applicant 2 would be the other parent. If you are a single parent, please tick Not Applicable for all the questions about Applicant 2. If neither of these scenarios is applicable to your family, please work around this structure as best you can.

We estimate completion of this Bursary application will take around 20 minutes.

Please be assured the information provided is treated in the strictest of confidence. Bialik College prides itself on supporting families to access Jewish schooling in a dignified and respectful way.

Bialik College adheres to and is bound by the National Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act.

Student Details

Parents/Guardians of short-listed applicants will be contacted by telephone and will be required to attend an interview at Bialik College with their child.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Current School*
Year Level in 2025*

Year 6 in 2025Year 7 in 2025
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date

Parent / Guardian Details
Applicant 1*

First NameLast Name
Applicant 2

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Email
example@example.com
Do both applicants reside at the same address?*

YesNo
Address 1*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Address 2

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

This section should be completed by a Parent/Guardian
Please select one or more below*

Ruben Fried Scholarship (Year 7 in 2025)The Richard & Margot Melzak Bursary (Year 6 or Year 7 in 2025)The Makby Bursary (Year 6 or Year 7 in 2025)
Please tell us how you believe your child would benefit from a Bialik education.*
What do you think are your child’s particular strengths and weaknesses?*
Please attach a PDF of your child’s two most recent school reports.*

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Signature of Parent 1/ Guardian 1*

Clear
Signature of Parent 2/ Guardian 2

Clear
Date*

DayMonthYear
Date
Date

DayMonthYear
Date

This section should be completed by the student
Why would you like to attend Bialik College? In what ways do you feel you would be able to contribute to the life of our school?*
Please attach an example of a piece of work of which you are proud. It should be something you completed recently. It can be something you completed at school or it can be something you did at home. *

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Please tell us why you are especially proud of this piece of work?*
What makes you happy?*
Signature of student*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date

Assets of Applicants and Associated Entities

What other sources of income do you have (for whole family)? *

	Tick all that apply
Rental income from investment property/s
Income from a trust
Income from an additional business (not main employment)
Income from gift or inheritance
Government benefit, allowance or pension
Child Maintenance
Investment Income
Other
None of the above

	Gross Income (Annual)
Applicant 1
Applicant 2

	Current amount
Property (not current home)
Motor Vehicles
Shares / Investments
Cash - including all bank accounts
Other

Liabilities
Do you have any liabilities (eg Home Mortgage, Property Loans, Overdraft, Personal Loans, Credit Card debt, tax debts etc)*

YesNo

On average, how much does your household spend annually on family holidays?*
Total Liabilities

Additional Information
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your financial situation? (eg. We are in the process of purchasing an investment property)
Should be Empty:

	Own/Purchase the home we live in	Rent the home we live in through Estate Agent	Rent the home we live in from family /friend	Rent the home we live in from Government	Other / Not applicable
Applicant 1
Applicant 2

	Full time	Part time	Casual	Contractor	Business Owner	Other / Not Applicable
Applicant 1
Applicant 2

	Self Employed	Employed by family business	Employee in an organisation not owned by me or a family member	Employee in a government business/ department	Other/ Not applicable
Applicant 1
Applicant 2

	Current amount owed	Limit (please include for Overdraft and Credit Cards)
Investment Property Loans
Business Loans
Other Investment Loans
Motor Vehicle Loans / Leases
Tax Debts
Credit Cards
Other Loans

Bialik College Bursaries for Jewish students currently attending a Government School

Student Details

Parent / Guardian Details

This section should be completed by a Parent/Guardian

This section should be completed by the student

This section should be completed by Parent/Guardian

Employment & Income

Assets of Applicants and Associated Entities

Government Assistance

Liabilities

Additional Information