Margaret Pratt Science Scholarship (Year 11, 2026 & Year 12, 2027)
The Margaret Pratt Science Scholarship is awarded to one student for their Year 11 and 12 tuition who demonstrates high academic achievement. The student must show a keen interest in science, commitment to undertaking Science subjects in VCE and aspiring to science-related tertiary studies and career pathway. A total of $20,000 per annum will be awarded to the successful candidate for their tuition fees in both Years 11 and 12.
Applicants will be required to provide a statement of no more than 300 words outlining their commitment to the field of Science in their School and post studies, as well as demonstrating this desire in their career aspirations.
Successful candidates will be shortlisted for an interview based on their statement, reports, and Science teacher reference. As part of the interview process, candidates will present evidence of their interest in and commitment to science in their current studies and future endeavours.
The Margaret Pratt Science Scholarship recipient is expected to complete VCE at Loreto Toorak and include Science subjects in her studies. As a Loreto Toorak Scholarship holder, her academic progress in the School and her contribution to School life will be reviewed annually.
Margaret Pratt (Whitty, 1977) was an Alumna of Loreto Toorak. In 1993 she was diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension. She was the first person in Australia to undergo three double-lung transplants. Sadly, Margaret died in 2009 because of an organ rejection. Tony Pratt, Margaret’s husband, together with close friend, past Loreto Toorak staff member and current Board Member, Dr Lesley Gillespie OAM, and her husband Dr Roger Gillespie OAM, wanted to honour Margaret’s memory by endowing a Science Scholarship in her name.
***Other scholarships will be available in November 2025***
- Applicants will be required to provide an article of no more than 300 words outlining their commitment to the field of science in their School and post studies, as well as demonstrating this desire in their career aspirations
- Applicants will be required to submit their last two school reports which will include Year 9 Semester 2 and Year 10 Semester 1 Reports
- Applicants will need to present a letter of reference from a current or previous science teacher to support their application
- High achieving candidates will be short-listed and invited for an interview based on the above
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to outline their motivation and suitability for the Margaret Pratt Science Scholarship during the interview
- Other documentation as evidence to support their application maybe submitted at the interview stage
- Scholarship awarded biennially to a student for her Year 11 and Year 12 studies
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- High academic achievement in the field of science as evidenced in reports and Science teacher reference outlining the candidate’s abilities and commitment to a Science pathway in her VCE studies, tertiary education and future career
- Evidence of participation and achievement in science programs and activities
- A payment of $20,000 annually to be used for tuition fees only
- Applicants are required to complete the Scholarship Application for Enrolment Form and attach a copy of school reports together with the 300-word article and science teacher reference by 22 August 2023
- Current Loreto Toorak scholarship recipients will be ineligible to apply
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Applications for the Margaret Pratt Science Scholarship open on 8 August and will close on 22 August 2025.
For all enquiries, please contact the Admissions Department at admissions@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au