The Kirsty Boden Migrant Scholarship
Tamarama SLSC's vision is to be a diverse and inclusive club, that's why each year we award financial scholarships to members of the community who have recently arrived in Australia. The club is keen to welcome more culturally linguistically diverse people to broaden our community and assist with knowledge exchange on beach safety with our scholarship recipients local communities. The scholarships will fund eligible people to become Lifesavers or First Aiders to patrol our beach and join our wonderful club.
Scholarship Details
Scholarships range from $250 to $1000, with 1-5 scholarships available each year. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must agree to be an active patrolling member by attaining the Bronze Medallion (BM) or the Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC), our entry level surf rescue qualifications for adults and minors respectively, or achieve the Senior First Aid (SFA) qualification.
Tamarama has two BM/SRC and SFA sessions per 'summer' season commencing in October and February. If a scholarship is granted you must agree to participate in the 10-weeks of training for BM/SRC, or successfully complete a two-day course for SFA.
Scholarships of up to $1,000 may cover:
- Tamarama SLSC Membership fees,
- Pool fees,
- Bronze course,
- Gear and equipment swimmers, goggles, fins,
- Travel costs to the club,
- Swimming lessons (capped at $500), and
- Senior First Aid course
These scholarships are named after our club member Kirsty Boden who died in the London Bridge terror attack running to the aid of others. Kirsty was a fearless lifesaver and fearless in life, these scholarships will honor her memory.
How to apply
If you or someone you know would like to be considered for the Kirsty Boden Scholarship, encourage them to email [email protected] to start an application or just to ask some questions about what's involved. You may be asked to complete a written application or an interview over the phone or in person.
Indigenous Scholarships
Tamarama SLSC's vision is to be a diverse and inclusive club, as a part of this we are funding up to three scholarships for members of the Aboriginal community to undertake their Bronze Medallion at Tamarama SLSC in Summer 2022 and join us as patrolling members. They have an individual value of up to $1000 which covers course fees, 2 years membership fees, gear and equipment, swimming lessons if required (up to the value of $500), pool entry, and travel to and from the club for the course duration.
Scholarship Details
What is covered:
- Bronze Medallion course (includes First Aid Certificate and Advanced Resuscitation Certificate and two years membership fees)
- Gear and equipment (swimmers, goggles)
- Swimming lessons as required (capped at $500)
- Pool fees
- Travel costs to the club
The Bronze Medallion course is normally $440, or $250 for under 30's, students, or concession cardholders.
Please fill in this application form and submit to [email protected].
