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TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Prize 2024
Scholarships and Grants, Engagement and Talent Acquisition, People Branch
Are you an outstanding leader in your school and community? The TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Prize valued at $5,000 is available to support high achieving Year 12 school leavers pursuing tertiary studies.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Teacher |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CO589372/24 |
| Closing date | 15-Nov-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jacinta Toohey |
| Contact details | 07 3055 2991 Access the National Relay Service |
Award Details
Each year, the Queensland Department of Education awards:
- up to 15 TJ Ryan Memorial Medallists:
- a prize of $5,000
- a medallion and a certificate of recognition
- up to 15 TJ Ryan Merit awards:
- a Certificate of Merit.
Suitability
Nominees must:
- be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand Special Category visa holder, or have permanent residency status in Australia
- successfully complete Year 12 at a Queensland state or non-state school in 2024
- be applying for and accepting entry into a recognised Higher Education Institution undergraduate degree program for commencement in Semester 1, 2025
- have the School Principal's endorsement.
Reason for nomination
This is a great opportunity for outstanding leaders in their final year of school to gain recognition for the leadership qualities and academic achievements they have demonstrated, and receive financial support towards undergraduate tertiary studies.
How schools nominate their candidate
Each Queensland secondary school can submit one only nominee.
- Review the Guidelines (below)
- Schools determine their one nominee
- Review the nomination process with the selected nominee to prepare a nomination.
How student nominee submits the nomination
- Gather all supporting documents (as listed in the Scholarship Checklist below)
- Click the green ‘apply online' button (below) - an account may need to be created
- When logged into the Smart Jobs account, complete the online questionnaire and upload ALL required supporting documents
- Submit nomination by 15 November 2024.
If you are experiencing issues uploading documents, upload as much as possible and email remaining documents to scholarships@qed.qld.gov.au by the closing date. Make sure your name - 2024 TJ Ryan nomination appears in the subject line.
Should your question not be answered from the Nomination Guidelines or Prize Checklist, please email the Scholarships and Grants Team, Employment Incentives and Pathways, Department of Education by email scholarships@qed.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3055 2991.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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TJR - Document Checklist (PDF, 155KB)
Checklists
TJR - Guidelines (PDF, 399KB)
Information Package for Applicants
TJR - Nomination Form (Word, 1.61MB)
Application Kit
