Aspire Application Form

Team Aspire Requirements

The guiding principle for what makes a Team Aspire student is, one who shows potential for, or would benefit from support getting to higher education.

There is a place at the bottom of this page for you to sign so we know you have read and understood the requirements of being a part of Team Aspire.

Team Aspire Student Characteristics

We are looking for students who:

• WILLING - are willing to have a go and who with support, can step outside of their comfort zone
• PASSION - show some passion and drive to make a difference to themselves and their community
• CURIOUS – are curious about life and learning and may see the value of further education
• POTENTIAL - show potential for, or would benefit from continued education including university
• BENEFIT - identify with the mission of Team Aspire and would benefit from the program
• TEAM PLAYER - are comfortable with being a team player and can demonstrate this capacity

Eligibility

To be part of the Team, you must meet the following criteria. 

• A senior secondary student in the Northern Territory
• An Australian Citizen or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa
• Have good school attendance (>80%)

Evidence required to support your application:

• You will need a copy of your latest school report

Other documents you may submit to support your application:

• Financial hardship
  • Centrelink Statement
  • Signed declaration describing the financial hardship you are experiencing
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • Certificate of Aboriginality
  • Letter from Land Council
  • Statutory Declaration confirming your Aboriginality
• First in the Family to go to University
  • Signed declaration from a parent/guardian explaining that you would be the first in your family to go to university for a higher education degree
• Geographical Remoteness
  • Official letter with your name and home address on it
• Refugee Background
  • Citizenship paperwork
  • A letter of support from an agency you work with (ie. Melaleuca Refugee Centre)
  • A signed declaration from a parent/guardian stating that you arrived into Australia as a refugee
• Support Letter
  • A letter of support from your school or support service identifying impacting factors to your education or attendance

Your commitment

To maintain your scholarship and membership to the A-Team you must agree and meet these three criteria:

1. Participation
   • Participate in all parts of the Aspire program including the Coaching program, in-school workshops, online events and the Dry Season camp
   • Spend your scholarship funds on educational purposes (see guidelines)
   • Be prepared to imagine your future and set personal goals
   • Participate at your school – attend and do your best to achieve reasonable academic results
      
2. Progress
   • Provide your Mid-Year Update to the Aspire Team, on time
   • Share your progress with us through school attendance, academic progress and progress in the Coaching Program
      
3. Communication
   • Communicate with the Aspire Team – let us know of any changes, including moving interstate/overseas or to another school
   • Respond to Aspire staff through email, phone calls and messages
   • Reach out for help/advice when needed
   • Complete surveys/evaluations
   • Connect with Team Aspire social media channels