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S C H O L A R S H I P S
Zachary McDonald
Scholarship Recipient
ABOUT INVESTING IN
ICMS YOUR SUCCESS
The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is a leader in career-focused
education, offering university-level undergraduate and postgraduate courses from campuses
located on the Northern Beaches and in the City of Sydney, NSW, Australia, and online. All THE NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
courses allow flexibility to follow individual strengths and passions.
The ICMS Scholarship Program encompasses all that the college represents: diversity,
The ICMS applied learning and teaching philosophy delivers a student experience that is connectedness, industry-focused education. We believe that by providing the
both relevant and contemporary to the workplace. ICMS academic faculty educators have opportunity for students to apply for the Scholarship Program, we are encouraging the
extensive industry experience, high-level qualifications and a passion for teaching. passion that is evident in our entire community.
Our network of partners includes leading organisations in Australia and globally who work Whether it’s through industry, peers, alumni or the greater world, the ICMS Scholarship
with our placement team to provide students with invaluable industry insight and experience. Program sets our students on course for personal success in their professional lives.
ICMS offers everything that a traditional university could provide such as sporting teams,
student clubs, campus facilities and on-campus accommodation, but at ICMS students get
the individual attention and support they need to succeed academically and professionally.
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community in which students enjoy a diverse and personalised learning experience.
Pathway programs are available from the Aspire Institute and the International Sport College
Australia (ISCA).
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Almost $2 million of scholarships to over 130 recipients were awarded in 2020.
A challenging year for everyone, and yet it is such a blessing that the college scholarships awarded to
enables the opportunity to give back. Through our growing scholarship program
Indigenous Australians
we recognise hard work, talent and ability. Through these we also extend
support to those in hardship and diversity. Our professional corporate partners in 2020
are an invaluable endorsement for many students, and enhance the prestige of
these awards.
Ann Whitelock Courtney-O’Connor
Chairperson ICMS Scholarships
ISCA Inception & Strategy
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PROFESSIONAL
ICMS scholarships reward passion and potential. We have
partnered with leaders in related industries to provide
CORPORATE
Professional Corporate Scholarships. In addition to tuition
and/or accommodation financial assistance, most of these
highly sought-after scholarships provide recipients with
SCHOLARSHIPS
invaluable hands-on experience working in their chosen
industry before they even graduate. In some cases, they
may work directly with management teams learning from
them and enhancing their personal and professional
opportunities.
Thomas Bramley
Wellington College - Courtney-O’Connor Scholarship
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March 2021 Scholarship Recipients
FUTURE UNIQUELY
BUSINESS LEADERS SUCCESSFUL
The ICMS Professional Scholarship Program is exemplary within the ICMS Scholarships have been awarded to recipients from all walks of
Australian Higher Education sector. The program can offer recipients a head- life and from many countries around the world.
start through tuition fee waivers, financial assistance for accommodation or a
combination of these. Scholarships endorsed by a corporate partner can also This means that as a student of ICMS you have the opportunity to
include individual career advancement opportunities. The program brings make friends from different countries and connections that last your
ICMS and corporate industry partners together in awarding scholarships to whole career.
current and prospective students from many different backgrounds. This
includes domestic and international. These are a genuine reward and/or In fact, ‘global’ is one of the principles that underpins all courses
assistance for effort and/or circumstance and may be a platform to embrace and subjects at ICMS. So not only do you make friends from around
and launch a career. the world, you learn and experience your chosen studies with fellow
students from many different cultures.
THINKING OF APPLYING? ICMS has a proud history as a provider of quality higher education,
equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills required.
They say fortune favours the brave, and nothing could be more true when it
comes to applying for a scholarship. Whether you are looking for financial
Scholarship recipients are provided many opportunities that offer
support to start your studies at ICMS, or for help to move away from home
them the potential to stand out.
for the first time, or whatever your circumstances or aspirations, if you are
inspired, you could find that the ICMS Professional Scholarship Program has
scholarship opportunities suitable for you and your unique situation. So if you
are thinking of applying, then have a go!
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RECOGNITION
AND REWARD
I was actually at home on the farm in Dunedoo at the
A Scholarships Ceremony is held three times each year to recognise and
present a formal award to each scholarship recipient.*
time I got the call. In fact, I was in the shearing shed
This special event is attended by families, industry partners, college staff when Hostplus called me to let me know that I’d won
and dignitaries. The ceremony is streamed through Facebook live and gives their Sports Management Scholarship.
proud parents and friends from all over the world the chance to watch and
share in each student’s success.
Scholarship winner Rosie Prince said the evening was a time for recipients to
“celebrate and be recognised for all the effort we’ve put into our studies, our
extracurricular activities, our community service and into college life itself”.
Lauren Sullivan
Studying: Bachelor of Sports Management
Scholarship: HOSTPLUS Sports Management Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL & CORPORATE
CONNECTIONS
Our professional corporate partners help ICMS provide scholarships. Almost
$2 million of scholarships to over 130 recipients were awarded in 2020. We
aim to continue growing these numbers and urge students to apply, and if at
first they don’t succeed, try again!
Industry partners provide some of the most unique opportunities for students
to gain valuable industry experience, confidence, and a valuable network of My mum was able to watch me receive my award at the
connections. incredible Scholarships Ceremony live from Singapore
on the Facebook stream – it made me feel like she was
there.
OUTSTANDING
OPPORTUNITIES Rosie Prince
Studying: Bachelor of Sports Management
Scholarship: ICMS Professional Scholarship
Scholarship holders can go on to make valuable contributions to the ICMS
community through the extensive ICMS Ambassador Program and many
are provided with an array of opportunities to represent the college at
official events. These opportunities may also help recipients develop their
leadership and presentation skills.
SUPPORTIVE
COMMUNITY
ICMS is located at such a breathtaking location, in
beautiful Manly, and this made my entire student
experience amazing.
The collegial community at ICMS allows for students to forge meaningful
relationships within the student body, to enjoy a sense of belonging while
being treated as an individual, and to connect with students from all over the
world. This gives students a global network of friendships and professional
relationships in the important years to come.
The ICMS community looks forward to being a part of your journey of growth,
success and enlightenment.
Julius Viktor Grummeck Braamt
Studying: Master of Management
Scholarship: Postgraduate Innovation Scholarship
*Recipients of financial hardship and hardship scholarships or international bursaries will not be presented with a formal award at the Scholarship Ceremony.
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NEW DOMESTIC STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Isabella Nimmo
ICMS Professional Surf Life Saving Sydney
ANZ Scholarship Wotif.com Scholarship
Scholarships Northern Beaches Scholarship
Open to: Australian students entering Open to: Australian and New Zealand Recipient
Open to: High school students who are students commencing the Bachelor
the Bachelor of Business or a Bachelor of
currently completing their final school year of Business, Bachelor of Business
Business Management (Accounting). Other
or those who on a Gap Year. (Entrepreneurship), Bachelor of Business
degrees will be considered.
Value: Up to $29,000. (Marketing), or Bachelor of Business
Value: Minimum $10,000 tuition scholarship. (International Tourism).
These scholarships are offered for study Includes 12-14 weeks full-time paid work
commencing at ICMS in February. In placement at ANZ. Value: Up to $30,000* (this credit will be
addition to financial support, community- applied over the first 2 years of study at
We have partnered with ANZ to present ICMS) and may include work placement
minded students have the opportunity to
this unique scholarship for new students within WOTIF Group.
demonstrate their leadership skills to future
commencing the Bachelor of Business
employers. As a scholarship holder, you will Selection Criteria: You must display
or a Bachelor of Business Management
be encouraged to participate in the ICMS enthusiasm and motivation to your studies
(Accounting) and will also consider
community through a professional student and a career in corporate business.
students enrolling in other courses who
ambassador role or through extensive Academic results, leadership roles - past
show potential to be business leaders. This
access to the executive management of and present, business interests and work
scholarship prepares students for a career
ICMS. experience will also be considered.
in business management with a 12-14
HOSTPLUS Scholarship HOSTPLUS Scholarship Manly Rugby & ICMS
ICMS Professional Scholarships include: - week full-time paid work placement within *Total scholarship amount may be split Hospitality Management Sports Management Scholarship
the ANZ organisation. This experience and between successful candidates.
• Bachelor of Business Scholarship
exposure to the world of corporate banking Open to: Australian students entering the Open to: Australian students entering Open to: New students commencing a
• Bachelor of Business will be of enormous value on the resume of ICMS Bachelor of Hospitality Management. the ICMS Bachelor of Business (Sports bachelor degree at ICMS.
(Entrepreneurship) Scholarship a young professional leader. Management).
Value: Over $17,000 tuition scholarship. Value: Up to $45,000* tuition waiver.
• Bachelor of Event Management Selection Criteria: You must display Value: Over $17,000 tuition scholarship.
ICMS has partnered with HOSTPLUS, The Manly Rugby & ICMS Scholarship
Scholarship enthusiasm and motivation for your studies to present this unique scholarship ICMS has partnered with HOSTPLUS rewards performance, dedication, passion,
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management and a career in corporate business. opportunity. This experience will kick-start to offer this scholarship in sports community contribution and academia.
Scholarship Academic results, leadership roles – past your career, preparing you for a leadership management. This is your professional The Manly Rugby & ICMS Scholarship
and present, business interests and work role in hospitality management. introduction to a highly successful sports represents a professional advantage to
• Bachelor of Business (International experience will also be considered. management career. your CV and a valuable endorsement of
Tourism) Scholarship Selection Criteria: You must display
you as an individual.
enthusiasm and motivation for your studies Selection Criteria: You must display
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
and a career in the hospitality industry. enthusiasm and motivation for your Selection Criteria: You will be commencing
Scholarship
Academic results, leadership roles – past studies and a career in the sports industry. your bachelor degree at ICMS. You must
• Bachelor of Business (Sports and present, business interests and work Academic results, leadership roles, be a player member of the Manly Rugby
Management) Scholarship experience will also be considered. business interests and work experience will Marlins and/or Manly Rugby Colts grades
• Bachelor of Property (Development, also be considered. 2 or below.
Investment & Valuation) Scholarship *Total scholarship amount may be
• Bachelor of Business Management split between successful candidates.
(Fashion and Global Brand Accommodation and Living Cost Credit
Management) Scholarship may be awarded at the discretion of the
Scholarship Board.
• Bachelor of Business Management
(Accounting) Scholarship
Selection Criteria: Evidence of all-round
achievement in your school and the broader
community. This includes academic
performance, extra-curricular activities and
work experience.
**Corporate sponsor scholarships and ICMS Scholarships are subject to change.
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NEW DOMESTIC STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Hamish Thomas
HOSTPLUS Scholarship Recipient
Alceon Scholarship Postgraduate Innovation
Scholarship
Open to: Australian and New Zealand
students entering the Bachelor of Business Open to: New domestic Master’s students.
or Bachelor of Property (Development, Value: Up to 4 subject tuition waiver.
Investment and Valuation). Other degrees
Partial Scholarships are likely to be
will be considered.
awarded when application numbers are ISCA Scholarship
Value: Up to $20,000 tuition fee waiver high. Subject to approval by the ICMS
($10,000 each year for their first 2 years of Scholarship Board. Applications for this Open to: Australian and New Zealand
study) and includes work placement within scholarship are invited from new students students commencing the Diploma of
the Alceon Organisation or an affiliated commencing a Master degree at ICMS. Sports Management (High Performance).
property organisation. Value: Up to $12,000* tuition fee waiver.
ICMS is offering scholarships to
The experience and exposure to the world Postgraduate students who will be The ISCA Scholarship rewards performance,
of corporate banking will be of unequivocal commencing their studies at ICMS in a dedication, passion, community contribution ACCOR and ICMS
value on the recipient’s CV and potentially 2-year Master program. The scholarship and academia. The ISCA Scholarship Wellington College – Indigenous Scholarship
open doors not imagined. is awarded based on a three-component represents a professional advantage to your Courtney-O’Connor Open to: Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Selection Criteria: You must display application process. CV and is a valuable endorsement of you as Scholarship Islander People commencing either a
enthusiasm and motivation for your studies an individual. Diploma or Bachelor degree in Event or
Open to: All students at Wellington
and a career in corporate business. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants need to
Selection Criteria: If you are a passionate Hospitality Management.
Academic results, leadership roles - past meet the ICMS entry requirements in
College, New Zealand who are completing Souths Cares HOSTPLUS
person with lots of energy and interest in
and present, business interests and work English language proficiency for Master
their final school year. Value: up to the total value of tuition fees ISCA Indigenous
the Sports Management world, we believe
experience will also be considered. Degree level study. Value: Up to $40,000* of the chosen course, and accommodation Scholarship
that you should apply. where applicable.*
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.20 from ICMS provides an annual scholarship to Open to: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
ISCA Scholarship includes:
their previous undergraduate degree. a Wellington College student in the name *Value of Scholarships varies according to People commencing a Diploma or Degree
• Easts Rugby and ISCA Scholarship of an alumnus of Wellington College, Mr the course undertaken and may vary from at ISCA. SOUTHS CARES, an affiliate of the
Selection Criteria:
Darryl Courtney-O’Connor, Founder and the estimated value printed here, and from Rabbitohs, HOSTPLUS, and ISCA have
• Academic and English requirements • Manly Rugby and ISCA Scholarship
Chairman, ICMS. year to year. teamed up to provide a scholarship for an
• Essay submission (maximum 1000 • Sydney University Football Club and indigenous student commencing college
ISCA Scholarship The Courtney-O’Connor Scholarship is an
words) for a Diploma.
opportunity to meet with and mix with like-
• ISCA Scholarship minded students and business people, and Value: Up to $12,000 in tuition fees and/
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible to to enhance your professionalism and future or accommodation credit. Work placement
apply for the Easts Rugby, Manly Rugby career prospects. with Rabbitohs/Souths Cares.
or Sydney University Football Club ISCA Selection Criteria: You will be
Scholarship, applicants must be player commencing a bachelor degree at
members of the relevant club. ICMS. Scholarships are awarded based
*Total scholarship amount may be split on performance, dedication, passion,
between successful candidates. community contribution and academia.
*Total scholarship amount may be split
between successful candidates.
**Corporate sponsor scholarships and ICMS Scholarships are subject to change.
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NEW DOMESTIC STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Samantha Johnstone, Australia
Studying: Bachelor of Event Management
Scholarship: ICMS Professional Scholarship
Scholarship recipient, Samantha Johnstone, was the top The scholarship panel was impressed not only with
ranked student in her school year, scoring first place in the Samantha’s top ranked position and overall results, but also
state of New South Wales in her Hospitality High School with her maturity and poise during the interview process.
Certificate exams.
Accepting her scholarship at the March 2021 Scholarship
Not only did she achieve this result during the disruptive Ceremony, Samantha said: “I am so appreciative of this
academic year of 2020 – but she also received Early Entry opportunity.”
and was chosen as a Student Ambassador, as well being
awarded an ICMS Professional Scholarship.
“I remember being quite nervous about what to say in my
scholarship interview because I am not entirely set on one
The combination of business, hospitality and event linear career pathway and I have a passion for pursuing
management subjects offered at ICMS is one of the things something in either events or entertainment. However
that attracted Samantha to ICMS. instead of saying which I thought my interviewers wanted to
hear, I spoke to my truth and expressed all the possibilities
on my mind, which served me well in the end.”
Samantha decided to apply for a scholarship after she
learned she had been offered Early Entry to ICMS. “I
discovered there was an array of scholarship opportunities “So, my advice is this: no matter what you do, in everything
and that anyone could apply, which is truly astonishing,” in life, always stay true to you.”
she said.
“Just before the final scholarship interview I got the call
about being the top ranked in the state for Hospitality. I
knew I needed to mention that in the scholarship interview.
The interview panel seemed to like that and I am sure it
gave me an edge in my scholarship application.”
This time last year, standing on this stage was
only in the realm of my imagination, but I’m glad
to have made it a goal of mine - which I am now
excited to say has become part of my reality.
Samantha Johnstone,
ICMS Professional Scholarship Recipient
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NEW DOMESTIC STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Andrew MacGregor, Australia
Studied: Bachelor of Business Management (2017)
Scholarship: ANZ Bank Professional Scholarship in 2015
Industry training: ANZ
Since graduating: Analyst, Corporate Advisory (M&A) at ANZ Institutional Bank, Sydney
Since leaving ICMS in 2017, Andrew has worked full time at The written component helped me explain what I was about
ANZ, Sydney. He recognised the immense strategic value and also why I was interested in applying for a scholarship
of the ANZ scholarship’s internship component, which in the first place. I also found the interviews were designed
gave him the edge when seeking work post-graduation. to discover your background and how well you were suited
It also gave him access to valuable banking experience, to a scholarship.
mentorship and network opportunities while still a student.
Q: How do you think being an ICMS Scholarship award
Q: Why did you apply for a scholarship from ICMS? winner helped you in your career?
I applied for a scholarship from ICMS because of the range The ANZ Bank Scholarship has certainly helped in my
of scholarships offered and the reputation of the companies career thus far. Through my internship, I was able to meet
supporting them. The ANZ Bank scholarship appealed to some great managers who helped me with advice and
me due to my interest in Corporate Finance post-graduation assisted me in the application process for the Graduate
and the well regarded reputation of ANZ in domestic and program after my study. I knew applying for the Graduate
international banking markets. I knew how competitive it Program at ANZ would be competitive and my experience
was to gain an internship with any of the institutional banks through the scholarship helped me in differentiating myself.
and saw how valuable the scholarship opportunity was. The Erasmus+ Scholarship that allowed me to study abroad
Tuition support, as well as having the opportunity for a 13- also gave my applications an element of international
week paid internship at ANZ during my studies, certainly exposure which also helped.
helped in starting off my career.
Q: What are some of your highlights from your time at
Q: What does your current role at ANZ entail? ICMS?
I graduated from ICMS with a Bachelor of Business The highlight of my time at ICMS would be the community
Management in 2017 prior to starting as a Graduate in ANZ’s at the college. The emphasis on academics was always
Institutional Bank. I have since been in a number of roles,
including advising on Mergers and Acquisitions as well as
balanced with a healthy focus on meeting people and
social activities. I was fortunate enough to participate
I knew applying for the Graduate Program at ANZ
advising on capital raisings. Most recently, I have been in
a Leveraged and Acquisition Finance role providing debt
in a study abroad to Cologne, Germany, where I was
able to meet friends from around the world who I am still
would be competitive and my experience through
financing to large corporates and private equity groups for
the purposes of acquiring other businesses.
in contact with and which also allowed for a lot of travel
between classes. ICMS facilitated me being awarded the
the scholarship helped me in differentiating myself
study abroad program through an Erasmus+ Scholarship (from fellow graduates).
from the European Union that provided financial support for
Q: How did you find the application process leading up
travel and living expenses during my semester in Germany.
to winning the scholarship?
This was not only a highlight of my studies, but was also a Andrew MacGregor,
I found the application process clear and easy to navigate. highlight from a personal perspective as well. ANZ Bank Professional Scholarship Recipient 2015
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NEW DOMESTIC STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Keegan Du Preez, Australia
Studying: Bachelor of Business Management (Accounting)
Scholarship: ICMS Professional Scholarship
ICMS Professional Scholarship recipient and accounting When applying for a scholarship, Keegan impressed the
student Keegan Du Preez is committed to balancing his Scholarships Interview Panel with his commitment to
entrepreneurial ambitions with his philanthropic goals. community and charity work. He runs a sub division of a
charity in South Africa. The Matts Foundation supplies
under-privileged children with food, water, shelter and
In 2018, Keegan and his family moved to Australia
clothing.
from South Africa in search of new opportunities and an
improved quality of life. First moving to Victoria, Keegan
took full grasp of the opportunities presented to him. He ICMS was Keegan’s top choice when choosing where to
became School Captain in the two short years he attended study accounting, as he believes “ICMS is realistic. They
Australian school, and he started his own tutoring enterprise understand the realistic expectations of various markets. It’s
helping 30 students with their studies. not just textbook knowledge, especially compared to every
other competitor.” The industry placement component
was also a big deciding factor when choosing a tertiary
Keegan decided on an accounting specialisation, because
educational institution.
“within every aspect of life whether that be professional or
personal, you need an understanding of finance. With a
finance degree, you can work in any department, especially “The industry placement component is an example of
with having a general business background.” forward thinking, connecting industry partners with students
and helping us progress in our careers.”
I am keen to use this scholarship opportunity
to ‘pay it forward’ one day. I’ve become very
appreciative of what I have now and what I didn’t
have back then (when living in South Africa). My
goal is to help make these types of opportunities
available to as many people as I can.
Keegan Du Preez,
ICMS Professional Scholarship Recipient
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Mollyrose Simmons, Australia
Studying: Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)
Scholarship: Wotif.com Scholarship
From Taree in regional NSW, Mollyrose Simmons, has been the first ICMS student to
receive the prestigious Wotif Scholarship. This corporate-sponsored scholarship,
part of the ICMS Professional Scholarships Program, will be put towards tuition
and accommodation to assist Ms Simmons in completing a Bachelor of Business
(Entrepreneurship) degree.
Ms Simmons, an alumna of Taree High School, said the Wotif Scholarship would
allow her to relocate from regional NSW and follow her goal of developing a career
in technology, travel and tourism.
I am really honoured to be selected by the ICMS
Scholarships Board and Wotif, and I am looking
forward to the practical internship. Employment
opportunities in some regional areas can be
limited so this is a great opportunity for me and
one I plan to make the most of.
Mollyrose Simmons,
Wotif.com Scholarship Recipient
20 21ASPIRING EDUCATION We are committed to enabling students
FOUNDATION EQUITY who are facing adversity and hardship
to get a tertiary education. They will
SCHOLARSHIPS have steps to follow and have
to meet certain criteria, but if coming
from these circumstances and wanting
Paying it forward to students in need. to commit to a higher education then
we encourage applications for
At ICMS we have an integrated college community of international and Australian students. We embrace all cultures and benefit from scholarships. We will award an
the breadth and diversity this brings. It’s a key value of ICMS to enable students from all backgrounds to have an opportunity to study
at tertiary level. The Aspiring Education Foundation (AEF) allows ICMS to help financially disadvantaged Australian students*, by
increasing number every year.
providing equity scholarships for both tuition and accommodation.
There will be three equity scholarships available of up to a value of $40,000. These Equity Scholarships provide tuition and/or Ann Whitelock Courtney-O’Connor
accommodation waivers to a level decided by the AEF Committee in each case. Chairperson ICMS Scholarships
The AEF Committee will manage the selection and allocation of funds. Tuition and/or accommodation funds are disbursed directly to
ICMS on behalf of the recipient of the Equity Scholarship.
Aspiring Education Aspiring Education Aspiring Education
Foundation Equity Foundation Equity Foundation ISCA Equity
Scholarships Scholarships Scholarship
(New Domestic Students) (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Open to: High school students who are
Open to: High school students who are
Islander Peoples) completing their final school year.
completing their final school year. Open to: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Value: The AEF Committee determines
Islander students who are completing their the level and value of each scholarship
Value: The AEF Committee determines
final school year. At ICMS we want you to awarded. At ISCA we want you to reach your
the level and value of each scholarship
reach your potential. Through the Aspiring potential. Through the Aspiring Education
awarded.
Education Foundation (AEF), ICMS awards Foundation (AEF), ISCA awards an equity
At ICMS we want you to reach your scholarships to help secondary school scholarship to help secondary school
potential. Through the Aspiring Education Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Australia experiencing financial
Foundation (AEF), ICMS awards equity students in Australia to achieve their tertiary hardship to achieve their tertiary goals. The
scholarships to help secondary school goals. The scholarships are available scholarship is available for tuition fees
students in Australia experiencing financial for tuition fees and/or accommodation and/or accommodation expenses.
hardship to achieve their tertiary goals. The expenses.
Selection Criteria: Evidence of financial
scholarships are available for tuition fees
Value: The AEF Committee determines hardship is required. Academic results
and/or accommodation expenses.
the level and value of each scholarship and community engagement will also be
Selection Criteria: Evidence of financial awarded. (up to $40,000) considered.
hardship is required. Academic results
HOW TO APPLY
and community engagement will also be
considered.
1. Complete your application and prepare your report supporting your application and other documentation if
required (download application form here: www.icms.edu.au/scholarship/equity-scholarships)
2. Apply online at www.icms.edu.au/scholarships OR mail the required documents to AEF Scholarships,
151 Darley Road, Manly NSW 2095
**Corporate sponsor scholarships and ICMS Scholarships are subject to change.
22 23It’s amazing to me to know
that there are these networks
CONTINUING STUDENTS of support out there assisting
SCHOLARSHIPS students in their educational
pursuits.
With these scholarships we
can enter a path of countless
opportunities and unlock our
true potential.
Steve Ogony, Kenya
Postgraduate Innovation
Scholarship Recipient
Strathfield Council Black & White Waiters Courtney-O’Connor
Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship
Open to: ICMS students enrolled in a Open to: ICMS Students enrolled in a Open to: Current bachelor degree students
Bachelor of Event Management or Bachelor Hospitality or Events Management degree. entering or in their final year of study at
of Business (with event electives) degree. ICMS.
Value: Up to $7,500 of tuition fees, and
Value: Total value up to $25,400 Value: Up to 6 subject tuition fee waiver.
potential work placement.
Each trimester, the Courtney-O’Connor
ICMS has partnered with Strathfield Council ICMS has partnered with Black & White
Scholarship recognises a second year
to offer students a unique scholarship Waiters to present this unique scholarship
student who exhibits leadership, community
offering a tuition waiver valued at up to opportunity for students currently in
service and academic excellence. This
$25,400 that includes placement in the term 1 or 2 of their Bachelor degree. The
combination of skills and talent is not
Events Department of Strathfield Council. successful recipient will receive a tuition
rare at ICMS and the application process
The Strathfield Council Scholarship waiver to the value of up to $7,500 and
is competitive. Scholarship recipients
is awarded to a student who displays potential work placement. The experience
with exceptional business acumen and
enthusiasm and motivation for the events and exposure to the world of Events
presentation skills may experience the
industry and whose aptitude, academic Management will make the recipient’s
opportunity of executing their own business
results and previous or current work CV. stand out, while also creating many
idea during the work placement hours.
experience fit with the sponsor’s goals. potential networking moments.
Selection Criteria: You must be a current
Selection Criteria: You must be an enrolled Interested students further along in their
ICMS student entering or in your final
ICMS Bachelor of Event Management or degree will be considered.
year of study with between 3 and 12
Bachelor of Business Management with
subjects remaining. You must demonstrate
event electives student entering trimester
consistency in academia, professional
three of your studies or beyond. You will
performance, overall leadership and
be required to write an essay submission
contribution to ICMS.
showing community involvement,
leadership and student body contributions.
**Corporate sponsor scholarships and ICMS Scholarships are subject to change.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Angus Richards, Australia
Studying: Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
Scholarship: Courtney O’Connor Scholarship
“Being a student at ICMS presents so many opportunities - if you are willing to
take them.
After moving away from home in Tamworth, NSW I lived on campus for my
whole first year of studies. Living in the ‘Castle on the Hill’ was one of the best
experiences, and I certainly recommend it to other students. I was able to make
many friends from all over the world and volunteer as a Residential Leader.”
Becoming a Student Ambassador was one of the many ways that I was able to
develop my experience and employability skills while continuing my bachelor
studies. This allowed me to travel and represent ICMS, while also building
connections within the wider community.
I am completing a Bachelor of Business (Sports Management). I am very
passionate about sports - playing and watching. I have been a part of several
sporting teams and competitions since being at ICMS, including touch footy,
tennis, basketball, and futsal.
I always knew that I wanted to work within the sports industry in some capacity,
and when I found that I could do a sports degree that also gave me business From the day I started at ICMS I decided to fully immerse
understanding, I was excited to study at ICMS.
myself in college life and knew I wanted to take advantage
Academically, I have been fortunate to have many great lecturers who have of every opportunity that was offered to me.
pushed me to get the most out of my studies.
Angus Richards
Receiving the Courtney O’Connor Scholarship has definitely been one of the
highlights of my time at ICMS and I am grateful for the doors it has opened for me Courtney O’Connor Scholarship Recipient
in this incredible community.”
26 27I was very nervous and excited
when I came to Australia for the
first time. I have a very special
message to all the international
CONTINUING STUDENTS students: there were many
SCHOLARSHIPS times I doubted myself and
thought about going home. But
each time I had the courage to
keep going - and I realised that
there’s no limit to where this
journey can take me.
Sandra Yan, China
Postgraduate Innovation
Scholarship Recipient
Surf Life Saving Sydney Academic Excellence Postgraduate Innovation
Northern Beaches Scholarship Scholarship
Scholarship Open to: Currrent students who have Open to: Current Postgraduate Students
Open to: ICMS students enrolled in a between 4 and 12 subjects remaining not with a maximum of 6 subjects remaining
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management), including their current study period. not including this current study period.
Bachelor of Event Management or Bachelor Value: Up to 8 subject tuition fee waiver. Value: Up to 4 subject tuition waiver.
of Business degree.
These scholarships are highly competitive Partial Scholarships are likely to be
Value: Up to $10,000 tuition fee waiver and and highly regarded as they reflect the awarded when application numbers are
an amount of $300 paid weekly during the academic best at ICMS and scholarship high. Applications for this scholarship are
internship. recipients will have the opportunity to invited from students with a maximum of 6
represent ICMS at academic, community subjects remaining not including this study
This is an exciting opportunity for students
and promotional events. There are two period of their Master Degree at ICMS.
who display enthusiasm and motivation for
scholarships available each trimester, two
the sport and/or events industry and whose Selection Criteria: You must have
for the students with the highest cumulative
aptitude, academic results and previous demonstrated consistency in academia,
GPA.
work experience fit with the sponsor’s Surf and excellence in innovation, professional
Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Selection Criteria: You must have a performance, and overall contribution
business goals. cumulative GPA of 4.50 or higher. to ICMS. You must maintain a minimum
cumulative GPA.
Selection Criteria: You will be entering
trimester three or four of your studies. Selection Criteria:
• Academic record
• Essay submission (maximum 1000
words)
• Community, leadership and student
body contributions
**Corporate sponsor scholarships and ICMS Scholarships are subject to change.
28 29ICMS GRADUATE
AND PROFESSIONAL
CORPORATE PARTNER
Alejandro Jara, Venezuela
Studied: Bachelor of Event Management
Since Graduating: Owner, Black and White Waiters Pty Ltd
Corporate Partner – B&W Scholarship
ICMS graduate Alejandro Jara is the owner and founder of Q: What prompted you to partner with ICMS with a
Black and White Waiters (B&W), Sydney’s leading boutique scholarship opportunity for ICMS students?
Wait and Bar staffing agency, providing professional ICMS has always been extremely helpful to me and I still
personnel to the Sydney events industry. B&W is also a feel at home when I walk into the ‘castle’. I felt that starting
valued industry partner of ICMS and provides an annual a scholarship partnership with ICMS would be mutually
scholarship opportunity to current hospitality or events beneficial and it was also a way to support the institution
management students. that supported me in the past, and which still supports me
now.
Q: What year did you graduate from ICMS, and with The ICMS Professional Scholarships Program also gives us
what qualification? the chance to recruit directly from the college and we have
I graduated in December 2009 with a Bachelor of Business been extremely happy with the students that now form part
Management (Event Management). I was 23 at the time and of the staff of Black and White Waiters.
started B&W a month before graduation.
Q: What would be your advice to someone considering
Q: What career achievements are you especially proud ICMS?
of? I would tell them that they are about to start one of the most
There is not just one career achievement or event, in special journeys of their life and that they must make sure
particular, that I am proud of; I am grateful for the whole to enjoy every second of it!
journey. One thing I am proud of is the fact that I tried. Even
if my business had not been successful, I would have still Since the beginning, and even now, I put into practice
been proud of trying.
Furthermore, I am also proud that I didn’t give up during the
all the knowledge I learnt during my degree. I believe
first year where I had many challenges. The rest has just that my professional success goes hand in hand with
been a beautiful journey of growth but, believe me, the first
few months were very difficult. my studies at ICMS.
Alejandro Jara,
Corporate Partner - Owner Black and White Waiters
30 31ICMS is a magnet for
international students, where
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS cultural diversity is welcomed
and celebrated.
SCHOLARSHIPS Thabo Masechego Mangena,
Postgraduate Innovation
Scholarship Recipient
Thabo Masechego Mangena, South Africa
Postgraduate Innovation ICMS International
Scholarship Scholarships*
Open to: New International Postgraduate Open to: International students entering an Studying: Master of International Business
Students. ICMS Bachelor degree. Scholarship: Postgraduate Innovation Scholarship Recipient
Value: Up to 4 subject tuition waiver. Value: Up to $15,000.
Partial Scholarships are likely to be awarded ICMS is part of a global community, attracting
when application numbers are high. Subject high achieving students from around the
to approval by the ICMS Scholarship Board. world. Our ICMS International Scholarships
From a rural village in South Africa to the bright lights of Q: What will you do in the future, when you have
Applications for this scholarship are invited are for the very best of our international
Sydney, Master of International Business student Thabo completed your studies?
from new students commencing a Master students who can demonstrate high
Masechego Mangena seized the opportunity to apply for I will return to South Africa because I feel there is so much
degree at ICMS. academic performance, leadership skills
a scholarship at ICMS and is now well on his way to career development that needs to happen in our country, especially
and a determination to succeed as ICMS
ICMS is offering a scholarship to a success. in sport. I plan to take back home the education, experience
students. Applicants will be considered for
Postgraduate student who will be and networks I’m gaining here, so I can implement change
the ICMS International Scholarship**
commencing their full time or equivalent in how sport and business is administrated.
Thabo, a former Pumas Rugby player in South Africa who
studies at ICMS in a 2-year Master program. Selection Criteria: Selection is based on
used to work at the Tshwane University of Technology in
The scholarship is awarded based on a three- your academic merit, aptitude, determination
Pretoria, won an ICMS scholarship to study a Master of Q: What advice would you give those considering
component application process. and leadership skills. Scholarships available
International Business. He plans to take his experience and postgraduate study at ICMS?
in every February / May / September term.
education from ICMS back to South Africa to help his fellow
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants need to meet They should stop thinking and just do it. Studying at ICMS is
*New international students applying for countrymen, in the area of sport and development.
the ICMS entry requirements in English
international scholarships will have a range the greatest opportunity one could receive. My experience
language proficiency for Master Degree level
of factors considered when applying and has been absolutely amazing.
study.
throughout the interview process including
Q: Where are you from?
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.20 from challenging or adverse circumstances. I was born in Ga-matlala, a rural village in the province of
their previous undergraduate degree. Polokwane, South Africa. This is where I grew up as a young
**ICMS International Scholarships may consist
boy until my parents moved to Johannesburg, seeking
Selection Criteria: of tuition waivers and/or accommodation.
better education opportunities for me and my sister.
• Academic and English requirements Partial Scholarships are likely to be awarded
• Essay submission (maximum 1000 when application numbers are high. Subject
words). to approval by the ICMS Scholarship Board. Q: You saw an ICMS advert come up on social media and
saw an opportunity to come to ICMS on a scholarship.
What prompted you to apply?
I wanted to push my boundaries and test my limits… I
wanted to be in a diverse global environment and step out
of my comfort zone.
32 33SUCCESS DOESN’T COME
TO YOU, YOU GO TO IT.
ICMS recognises students with passion and potential and supports those in situations of adversity and
hardship. Our degrees are designed to make the most of your potential, getting you ready for a successful
career through work-integrated learning, professionalism and academic excellence. With the ICMS Professional
Scholarships Program we reward and support current and future students for their dedication to studies,
academic excellence and commitment.
For some of our scholarships we have partnered with industry to provide a practical as well as a financial
incentive. This can represent a head start for students who seek the best from their future career.
ICMS scholarships are awarded to many students each year. They cover tuition fees for study and/or
accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Check the ICMS scholarships pages for application opening and closing dates.
2. Download and complete the applicable Scholarship Application Form (pdf) from the web page.
3. Submit your application before the closing date* with the required supporting documentation.
Next Steps
If you meet the criteria to progress to the next stage of the application process you will be invited to attend a
panel interview.
*Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
www.icms.edu.au/scholarships
34 35ICMS
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF
MANAGEMENT, SYDNEY
151 Darley Road
Manly NSW 2095 Australia
Tollfree 1800 110 490 (within Australia)
T +61 2 9977 0333
F +61 2 9977 0555
E info@icms.edu.au
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Sydney, Aspire Institute, Aspire English, International
Sport College of Australia CRICOS Provider Code:
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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of information given in this brochure.
Information in this publication is correct at the time of
printing, but may be subject to change. The college
reserves the right to change the content, withdraw any
subject or program of study, or to impose limitations on
enrolment in any subject or program of study. Published
June 2021.
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