There are now less than 3 weeks until the RSL Youth Development Program closes for applications. This generous program recognises and rewards the outstanding efforts of this year's grade 10 and 11 students from across Queensland the opportunity to apply and potentially share in over $500,000 in grants.
In 2012, the RSL Youth Development Program will offer 200 grants in the following categories:
· Academic Achievement (inclusive of Arts, Drama, Dance and Media)
· Sporting Achievement
· Community Leadership and Civic Participation
Recipients of the RSL Youth Development Program will receive grants of $2,500 and the top 10% of the highest achieving year 10 and 11 students will receive a higher recognition via a $5,000 grant. Recipients will also have the exclusive opportunity to apply for a scholarship worth 50% of tuition fees to study either a single or combined degree at Bond University after the completion of high school. Please visit www.RSLyouth.com.au <http://www.RSLyouth.com.au> to review more information about the program.
Applications are open online at http://www.RSLyouth.com.au <http://www.rslyouth.com.au/> and will close at 5:00pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012. All applicants will be required to submit the following:
1. Full personal details.
2. Specification of your chosen category.
3. Identification and evidence of achievements.
4. A letter of support from an RSL member in Queensland.
5. A letter of reference from someone who can verify achievements stated e.g. school principal, sporting coach, community leader.
6. An essay about the importance of the RSL and ANZAC values to Australia's youth.
Please phone 07 5595 1067 or email RSLyouth@bond.edu.au for further information.
