Overview
The Isabel and John Gilbertson Charitable Trust was formed in 2002 as a means for the children of Isabel and John Gilbertson to continue their parents' charitable work. Son Andrew Gilbertson and his wife Charlotte have dedicated more than 20 years to ensuring young people with specific learning difficulties have equitable access to educational resources. In 2008 The Isabel and John Gilbertson Charitable Trust established the Gilbertson Family Scholarship Fund with the University of Tasmania to provide support for University of Tasmania students with specific learning difficulties via the Gilbertson Family Scholarship.
Eligibility
- Available to undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate students with diagnosed specific learning disability (dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia) in any field of study at the University of Tasmania.
- Students may be studying full time or part time.
- To be eligible, students must agree to regular one-on-one tutoring with a qualified tutor or mentor, recommended through the University (for a minimum of 10 hours each semester) for the duration of the award and be registered with the University of Tasmania’s Accessibility Services.
- Applicants are not required to have an approved Learning Access Plan in place.
On-going Eligibility
- Remain enrolled and undertake regular one-on-one tutoring with a qualified teacher, tutor or mentor, as recommended through the School (for a minimum of 10 hours each semester)
Amount
$2,000 per year for the duration of the degree. The scholarship funds will directly cover the costs of activities including one-on-one tutoring with a qualified tutor or mentor, and relevant hardware and/or assistive software.
Duration
Duration of the degree
Starting Date
31 August 2023
Closing Date
31 October 2023
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Closed - successful applicants advised
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