Old Melburnians Dick Cotton Fellowship 2025 - Application Form

To apply for the Fellowship, applications must meet the following minimum criteria:

a) They must be made by an individual or group of individuals acting in concert;
b) The proposed project or activity must be aligned with the Fellowship's objectives, focus areas and School's broader Values;
c) Applications must be in writing and meet the selection criteria (see below).

Preference will be given to applications seeking funding to connect with and strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and to Old Melburnians under the age of 30 at the time of application.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your application, please contact om@mgs.vic.edu.au.

Applications close Sunday 20 July 2025.

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Mobile Number

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* 5. OM Year (typically your Year 12 year at Melbourne Grammar School or another school)

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* 6. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

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* 7. Project Name

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* 8. Project Aims / Objectives

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* 9. Projection Description / Summary

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* 10. Please provide details of relevant experience that you have that will help you undertake this project.

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* 11. What new knowledge do you hope to gain?

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* 12. Please explain how the project seeks to benefit an individual, group of people and/or a community.

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* 13. Noting that the preferences of the Fellowship is to enable First Nations people and/or community focused projects, does your project target First Nations people and/or communitites?

Yes

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* 14. If yes, please explain how your project works for and with First Nations people and/or communities.

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* 15. What is the amount that you are requesting for funding? ($5000 AUD maximum).

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* 16. Is there funding being provided by other organisations or individuals? If yes, please provide details, including status of other funding applications (approved, in progress, etc).

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* 17. If the project seeks funds for travel and/or accommodation, please explain how such costs contribute to the project objectives and leads to the benefit of other people or communities.

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* 18. Please attach your project schedule below.

The schedule should include a timeline and key dates.

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* 19. Please attach your project budget below.

The budget should clearly outline the total funding required for the project (not to exceed $5000), detailing how the funds will be spent within 12 months (if successful). Itemise costs (e.g. catering, transport, resources, etc.) and details of any travel required as part of or in connection to the proposed expenditure.

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* 20. Please attach your first supporting letter of reference.

Less than one page per reference.

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* 21. Please attach your second supporting letter of reference.

Less than one page per reference.

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* 22. Do you agree to the conditions of the Dick Cotton Fellowship as outlined here?

Yes

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* 23. Do you agree to provide a short written report about the project that may be used by Melbourne Grammar School for publicity and promotion, within 12 months of receiving the funding?

Yes

Old Melburnians Dick Cotton Fellowship 2025 - Application Form

To apply for the Fellowship, applications must meet the following minimum criteria:

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Mobile Number

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* 5. OM Year (typically your Year 12 year at Melbourne Grammar School or another school)

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* 6. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

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* 7. Project Name

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* 8. Project Aims / Objectives

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* 9. Projection Description / Summary

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* 10. Please provide details of relevant experience that you have that will help you undertake this project.

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* 11. What new knowledge do you hope to gain?

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* 12. Please explain how the project seeks to benefit an individual, group of people and/or a community.

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* 13. Noting that the preferences of the Fellowship is to enable First Nations people and/or community focused projects, does your project target First Nations people and/or communitites?

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* 14. If yes, please explain how your project works for and with First Nations people and/or communities.

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* 15. What is the amount that you are requesting for funding? ($5000 AUD maximum).

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* 16. Is there funding being provided by other organisations or individuals? If yes, please provide details, including status of other funding applications (approved, in progress, etc).

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* 17. If the project seeks funds for travel and/or accommodation, please explain how such costs contribute to the project objectives and leads to the benefit of other people or communities.

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* 18. Please attach your project schedule below.

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* 19. Please attach your project budget below.

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* 20. Please attach your first supporting letter of reference.

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* 21. Please attach your second supporting letter of reference.

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* 22. Do you agree to the conditions of the Dick Cotton Fellowship as outlined here?

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* 23. Do you agree to provide a short written report about the project that may be used by Melbourne Grammar School for publicity and promotion, within 12 months of receiving the funding?

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* 24. Is there anything else that you would like to be considered that is relevant to this application?