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Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Wednesday 29 July 2015

Scholarship: The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT)


AVCAT are pleased to announce that Applications for 2016 Scholarships and Bursaries open on 18th August 2015. 

The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) is a national independent charity helping the children and grandchildren of ex-service men and women to a better future through higher education.

Through the help of generous donors AVCAT administers scholarships to the children of those who have served our country in peace and war in the Australian Army, Navy and Airforce.  Scholarship selection is on a need and merit basis.

 AVCAT are also very excited to announce the AVCAT Commemorative Bursary in recognition of 30 years of service to the veteran community. This special bursary is valued at $15,000 and aims to financially assist an Australian veteran’s child as they pursue their university studies.

 All applications are open on 18th August 2015, Vietnam Veterans' Day, and strictly close on 31st October 2015.

In the coming months AVCAT will be posting updates and reminders on Social Media, so please follow them on Facebook  & Twitter.

For more information about AVCAT, please visit their website and if you have any queries or concerns please feel free to contact AVCAT on 02 9213 7999 or avcat@dva.gov.au.

The AVCAT Team.