What is the Charlie Bell Scholarship Program?
The Charlie Bell Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to deserving young people who have experienced serious illness. Whether that is payment of University fees, apprenticeship tools, books or supplies for course instruction, in order to see them fulfil their career dreams.

The Charlie Bell Scholarship awards one off grants up to $5,000 for young people who are undertaking course instruction in accredited undergraduate institutions.

Scholarships will be awarded per annum by Ronald McDonald House based Awards Committees.

Who was Charlie Bell?
Charlie Bell was the first Australian global McDonald’s Corporation CEO. He was an inspirational leader and generous supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Charlie Bell’s life is a testimony to what can be achieved through determination, hard work and a passion to succeed. Charlie started his career as a part time crew person with McDonald’s at the age of 15. He progressed quickly through the ranks, becoming Australia’s youngest store manager at the age of 19. By the age of 29 Charlie was a Vice President of McDonald’s Australia and on the Australian Board of Directors. Before long Charlie was appointed Managing Director of McDonald’s Australia and then ultimately President and Chief Executive Officer of the global McDonald’s system in 2004.

Charlie Bell passed away after a courageous battle with cancer but left behind a legacy that inspires many young Australians to follow their dream.

Ronald McDonald House Charities is privileged to offer scholarships in honour of Charlie Bell thanks to the generosity of the benefactors who supported RMHC in his memory.

Who is Eligible?

• You must be 15-20 years of age. Permission from a parent or guardian is required if under 18 years of age
  
• Currently or previously undergone treatment for a serious illness at one of the following hospitals:
  Sydney Children’s Hospital NSW
  The Children’s Hospital NSW
  John Hunter Hospital NSW
  Royal Children’s Hospital VIC
  Monash Medical Centre VIC
  Mater Children’s Hospital QLD
  Royal Women’s & Children’s Hospital QLD
  Townsville General Hospital QLD
  Princess Margaret Hospital for Children WA
  Women’s and Children’s Hospital SA
  
• Eligible to attend a tertiary or vocational institution such as University, College or TAFE. (No minimum education qualification is required apart from those set by institution).

Selection
In selecting recipients for the Charlie bell Scholarship the following factors will be taken into consideration:

• Educational and developmental disadvantages experienced as a result of the applicant’s illness.
• Drive and passion to succeed in chosen career course.
• Compatibility of the applicant with the award intention and conditions.

Conditions
The conditions of receiving the award include:

1. In 500 words or less outline your personal aims, achievements and any involvement in the community, your education setting and career pursuits. Tell us how you believe this award will assist in achieving your goals for the future.
2. Provide two written references, one personal and one from your current education environment or employer.
3. A completed application form.
4. Attendance at the award presentation ceremony, where possible.
5. Your permission (or parent’s permission where applicable) for Ronald McDonald House Charities to publish the recipient’s name, photographic images and intended purpose of the award in any form of media without compensation.
6. The awarding of the Scholarship will be subject to verification checks at the absolute discretion of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Selection Committee
The selection committee is made up of members of the board and management of Ronald McDonald House and Hospital representatives.

Closing date
The award is decided on an annual basis and applications will close on the 1st September each year.

Please forward you completed application along with your written submission and references to your closest Ronald McDonald House - For details of your nearest Ronald McDonald House go to
Our Programs, The Houses on our website.


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