There are a range of awards and scholarships available only to PLC Old Collegians, including the Lamont Scholarship, Women Out There Fellowship and the Helen Hailes Scholarship Fund for daughters and granddaughters of Old Collegians.
Lamont Scholarship
Annie Elizabeth Lamont, along with her sister Jean and cousin Doris were past students of PLC Perth. When Ms Annie Lamont died in 1994, she left a bequest to establish a scholarship for post-secondary study to further the academic education of a past student of PLC. The Lamont Scholarship is awarded to Old Collegians to assist with the continuation of their tertiary studies within Australia or overseas.
Women Out There Fellowship
The Women Out There Fellowship (WOTF) is an initiative open to all Old Collegians, offering a grant of up to $2,000 to support projects that make a positive impact on the community.
The purpose of the Fellowship is to:
- Promote the values and commitment of PLC and its Old Collegians to service within their community
- Provide funding for projects that will promote community engagement and make a difference in the identified community
- Promote the work of PLC Old Collegians in their community.
How to apply
Applications for the Women Out There Fellowship are currently closed.
Read the WOTF Application Guidelines.
For all enquiries, please email plcwotf@gmail.com
Helen Hailes Memorial Scholarship
One of the most important offerings by the PLC OCA is the provision of scholarships for daughters or granddaughters of Old Collegians, enabling them to attend PLC.
Established in 1959, the Helen Hailes Memorial Scholarship honours Miss Helen Hailes, a beloved Vice Principal (1933–1954) and Acting Principal of Presbyterian Ladies’ College, following her passing in 1958.
The scholarship supports students who would not otherwise be able to attend PLC. Currently, two half scholarships are awarded each year to girls entering Year 7. The scholarships are part of the school's broader scholarship program, and are not offered every year.
We are seeking support to fund a third scholarship and invite you to join fellow Old Collegians in contributing to this important initiative. The OCA actively encourages Old Collegians to give back and donate to support these ongoing scholarships, thus providing an opportunity for the next generation of girls to change their lives and benefit from all that a PLC education has to offer.
For more information on how to donate, please call +61 3 9805 7860 or email collegian@plc.vic.edu.au or plc.melb.oca@gmail.com
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