Connellan Airways Trust

1. AIM: The aim of the EJ Connellan Award (herein called “an award”) is to give the opportunity, by the provision of financial support, to people living in isolated areas of Australia to undertake further studies or research of a kind not otherwise readily available to them.

2. QUALIFICATIONS: There are no specific pre-requisites for applicants. Merit is the primary criterion, based on either past, or demonstrated ability for future achievement in any endeavour acceptable to the Connellan Airways Trust (herein called “the Trust”).

3. CITIZENSHIP: An award will usually be confined to Australian nationals but may be awarded to others who can prove to the Trust’s satisfaction their intention to remain permanent residents of Australia.

4. AGE: Two awards may be granted: Junior 16 – 25 years of age and Senior 26 years of age and over. There is no upper age limit but awards will usually be made to persons who have the potential to make a major contribution in the area of their endeavour.

5. CONTRACT: The receipt of an award is subject to the beneficiary agreeing to be bound by the conditions here expressed and such others required by the Trust.

6. SUPPORT FROM OTHER SOURCES: In making an award, the Trust will take account of other existing sources of support for particular types of study or training and will avoid duplicating the activities of other bodies.

7. DURATION: The award will be offered for an activity that will conclude in less than twelve months. A longer period may be allowed in special circumstances.

8. CONTRIBUTION: A beneficiary will be expected to make a financial contribution to the programme of at least 30% of the total estimated expenses.

9. LIABILITY: The liability of the Trust for an award will be limited to the amount defined when the award is offered.

10. HEALTH: The granting of an award will be subject to the prior provision to the Trust of evidence to its satisfaction that the beneficiary does not suffer from any ailment or disability which might interfere with the completion of the subject or programme.

11. PASSPORTS: A beneficiary will be responsible for obtaining necessary passports, visas, and other formal travel requisites.

12. INSURANCE: A beneficiary will be responsible for making prior adequate arrangements for insurance to cover medical and other related expenses that might arise during the programme. Proof of such insurance must be furnished to the Trust.

13. ILLNESS: Illness, accident, or bereavement, which reduces the effective tenure of a beneficiary will not automatically entitle the beneficiary to an extension of the original period of tenure, though the Trust may grant an extension if it thinks fit.

14. TERMINATION: An award may be suspended or terminated before the approved completion date if, in the opinion of the Trust, the beneficiary:

has an adequate reason for requiring such
has performed unsatisfactorily
has failed to observe any condition of the award
is guilty of misconduct.

15. REFUNDS: Any monies, tickets, or other contribution made by the Trust to a beneficiary in respect of a portion of a programme which is not completed, must be refunded to the Trust. If any contribution is not expended, such is to be refunded to the Trust.

16. Applicants should satisfy the Trust that they intend to return to the isolated areas of Outback Australia, or show how they intend to assist residents of such areas.

17. Fields of endeavour may include but are not limited to:

livestock, cropping, or agricultural industries
tertiary or technical studies
aviation
cultural development
community service.

18. Applications must be on the attached form accompanied by appropriate supporting documents. Applicants are encouraged to supply additional information by way of attachments to the application form, including a photo. Applications as attachments to email are acceptable.

19. Applications will be received by the Trust in December and January each year. They will be acknowledged if a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed.

20. Applications will be considered by the Trust
in or about the following February. An applicant may be required to be interviewed.

21. Applicants will be notified of the Trust’s decision by the end of the following March. Selection of beneficiaries and the terms and conditions of an award will be at the absolute discretion of the Trust. No correspondence will be entered into on the merits of any decision.

** APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31 JANUARY

Upon downloading of the application to your computer, please complete and email as an attachment to executiveofficer@connellanairwaystrust.org.au.

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