RMH WA gives families with sick or injured children what they need most – each other.
Scholarship Program
About our Scholarships
A serious illness or injury can make life stand still. Making any progress – whether it be in your education or career – can feel almost impossible. That’s why our Scholarship program exists.
By awarding one-off grants of up to $5,000 to deserving young people, we’re giving them the chance to get their schooling or career back on track. So whether the money goes towards university fees, apprenticeship tools, books or supplies, RMHC is there to help them succeed.
Charlie Bell Scholarships open 1 August and close 30 November each year.
Selection will be made by the Ronald McDonald House Awards Committee
Attendance at the Awards Ceremony is required, where possible
Who can apply?
To apply for a scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
You need to be between 15-20 yrs of age (permission from a parent or guardian is required for children under the age of 18)
You need to have been treated at a hospital for serious illness or injury
You must be eligible to attend a tertiary or vocational institution such as University, College or TAFE
How to get started
To apply for the scholarship, you will need to complete our application form which requires you to supply:
Educational information/history
Relevant medical history
An outline of your study aims, career pursuits, personal achievements, community involvement & goals for the future
A personal reference
Education/employer reference
Signature of parent/guardian (if under 18 years)
Criteria for Assessment
Current educational setting
Personal aims
Achievements
Career pursuits and how the scholarship will help in achieving you goals
Community involvement
About Charlie Bell
The late Charlie Bell was the first Australian Global CEO of McDonald’s. After passing away following a courageous battle with cancer, Charlie left a wonderful legacy that allows young people who have experienced serious illness or injury to get their life back on track and follow their dreams.
RMHC is privileged to offer scholarships in honour of Charlie Bell.