Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired offers scholarships worth up to AU $2,000 annually. The aim of the scholarship program is to support individuals dedicated to making a beneficial contribution in the lives of those with deafness, vision or hearing loss or physical limitations affecting their access to the Adventist community programs and resources (hereafter referred to as accessibility needs). The financial assistance is intended to alleviate the financial burden associated with pursuing specialised training in the area of accessibility.
The following guidelines outline the overall eligibility for receiving and accepting a scholarship:
- Educational Focus: A scholarship may be available to those who enrol in training programs or courses that directly assist people with the need for accessibility options. These could encompass a range of areas such as sign language, accessibility design and conformity for website content and printed materials, conversion of text to braille and other related areas. Applicants need to be already enrolled in a certified program.
- Progress Reports: Scholarship recipients will be asked to provide progress reports detailing their journey, experience and achievement throughout the course. These reports serve as a source of inspiration for others and encourage a culture of service, compassion and possibilities.
- Publicity: Agree to the use of progress reports for promotional purposes. Additionally, to provide graphic images either as photos, video or in person as requested. Recipients agree to have their story and images used for the promotion of CSFBHI, the scholarship and news reporting relating to it (however the recipient is not required to endorse either CSFBHI or the Adventist church).
- SPD: Recipients need to reside within the South Pacific Division region
- Minimum Age: Applicants age should be at least 16 years old, with under 18’s needing parental permission.
If you have a suggestion that is not covered by these guidelines but is in the spirit of the scholarship, please contact us.
How to Apply
Your letter of application needs to include the following elements:
- typed (not handwritten)
- include your full contact details, and if you are under 18, those of your parents/guardians
- supporting documentation of program
- proof of acceptance into the program
- signed endorsement/reference
- state connection to the Adventist community
- summarise personal achievements to date as well as intermediate and long-term goals
- outline how the program will benefit both yourself and the Adventist Community, e.g. include details of how the acquired skills will lead to improved support and inclusion for those with accessibility needs.
Email your completed letter to [email protected] or post it to the following address:
The Manager
Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired
Locked Bag 1115
WAHROONGA NSW 2076
The Fine Print 😊
A scholarship will be awarded:
- after commencement of the program/course,
- only if a worthwhile qualifying candidate is available, and
- at the discretion of CSFBHI management who reserve the right to vary the conditions.