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Philanthropic Endeavours
PHILANTHROPY
PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVOURS
A LOOK AT SCHOLARSHIPS AT TOORAK COLLEGE
The Christine Friday Arts & Humanities Scholarship was established recently by Collegian Christine Friday (TC’64). This Scholarship is open to all external students and covers 100% of tuition fees from Year 7 to Year 12. The successful applicant must demonstrate an interest in studying The Arts (such as Music) and/or Humanities (such as History) and the embodiment of the spirit of the School.
Christine reflects on why she decided to establish this Scholarship at Toorak College:
“My school life at Toorak College afforded me the opportunity to follow my passions of music and history and in doing so ignited a lifelong journey of embracing the joy of humanities. With this in mind, I am proud to gift the Christine Friday Arts and Humanities Scholarship, which will enable a deserving young woman the opportunity to follow her passions as a member of the Toorak College school community, as I did. With all the challenges being faced in the world today, there is no more important time to recognise the importance of the humanities to society and enriching our own lives and our perspective of those that have come before us. It is my hope that this scholarship is a pathway for the advancement of not only the recipient but also the many wonderful humanitarian fields of endeavour taught at the school”. THE SWIFT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
The Swift Science and Technology Scholarship was established by the Swift Family Foundation, of which Collegian Alison Swift (TC’86) is a Director. This scholarship is open to all external students and covers 100% of tuition fees from Year 10 to Year 12. The successful applicant must have an interest in Science and Technology and be committed to studying at least two Science and/or Mathematics subjects at VCE level.
Alison is “extremely proud to be in a situation where (she) can do something which will make a difference to the school that made such a difference in (her) life”.
Mia is the fortunate recipient of this scholarship and has settled nicely into life at Toorak College:
“I’m very grateful to receive the amazing opportunity to study at Toorak College. I am challenged academically everyday and am enjoying the growth this brings with it. I feel I am becoming prepared to make my mark in the future, and will do this alongside lifelong friends I have made here. It is such an encouraging and positive school environment, which has helped me find my confidence.”
TOORAK COLLEGE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GIRLS IN ORDER TO HELP INSPIRED STUDENTS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SCHOLARSHIPS ENRICH OUR SCHOOL AND SUPPORT STUDENTS TO FOLLOW THEIR DREAMS. SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OTHERS AND HERE WE EXPLORE WHO IS BEHIND THESE LIFE CHANGING GIFTS:
THE MARGARET WALLACE REID SCHOLARSHIP
The Margaret Wallace Reid Scholarship was established by Margaret Caroline Reid (TC’53). This Scholarship is open to all external students and covers 100% of tuition fees from Year 7 to Year 12. The successful applicant must demonstrate the willingness to embrace the range of opportunities at the School, especially sport, and who demonstrate they can make a contribution to the School community.
Sadly, Margaret passed away in 2020, however her legacy lives on through the perpetual gift of this amazing opportunity of a Toorak College education.
Margaret entered Toorak College as a Boarder in 1944, at the age of 9, after a bushfire had engulfed her family’s rural property and her home. Margaret found her School peers and teachers to be very supportive and were instrumental in helping her settle in at Toorak College. At School, Margaret excelled at sport, in particular, and subsequently was elected Sports Captain in 1953. By this Scholarship, Margaret hoped to provide educational and sporting opportunities to students that could, by virtue of financial assistance, enjoy their time at Toorak College as much as she did.
Current Margaret Wallace Reid Scholarship recipient, Lola, has recently commenced at Toorak College. Of her opportunity, Lola notes:
“I am looking forward to the academic and co-curricular activities that I now have the privilege to be part of. I have already experienced the support of my teachers and fellow students and am confident that if I take the opportunities Toorak offers with both hands I will grow as a person and make life long friends along the way”. THE ALICE SLOAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
In special memory of one of our past students, The Alice Sloan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an external student entering Toorak College at Year 10. This scholarship offers up to half tuition fees. Current scholarship recipient, Hetta, understands the significance of this life changing opportunity:
“I think Toorak College will bring me to greater heights in my learning and communication skills. It will really build and shape me as a person, I also believe Toorak will support and embrace me in what comes next in my future. I’m really looking forward to making new friendships with the girls and accepting any challenges that may come my way”.
