SCHOLARSHIPS

The 2023 MHSOBA SCHOLARSHIP Program is closed.

Details of next year's Program will be announced in mid-2024.

SUPPORT THE MHSOBA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Within our community, Old Boys or their families generously fund a range of secondary and tertiary student Scholarships.

We invite you to support our annual Scholarship Program by a). funding a Scholarship of your own design or b). donating to our general Scholarship fund.

In funding your own Scholarship, you determine:

  • eligibility and application criteria
  • tax-deductible value of your Scholarship
  • final selection of the MHS Old Boy who will receive your Scholarship

You (or your) family are recognised for your support on our website; in Scholarship documentation; in the MHSOBA Newsletter; and at our annual Appreciation Evening.

To discuss your Scholarship, contact Peter Douros – Chair, Scholarship Sub-committee MHSOBA – peter.douros@mhsoba.asn.au

Contributions – funding a Scholarship or making a donation – can also be made via the button below.

The MHSOBA thanks you warmly for your support.  Honour the Work

THE BLUEY TRUSCOTT SCHOLARSHIP

This prestigious Scholarship recognises students who display all-round excellence in five areas: leadership; co-curricular involvement; sport; academic endeavour and results; and general school community involvement.

Applications open in Term 4.  More information will be made available at that time.

Available to:  Two (2) MHS Year 10 Students

Award Amount: $1,000 per student
$500 is paid to each student at the end of Year 10 and a further $500 each at the end of Year 11.

THE ALAN SCHWARTZ & DAVID TEITELBAUM SCHOLARSHIP
In Memory of Mr Barrie Meagher, MHS Staff 1956 - 1977

The Alan Schwartz & David Teitelbaum Scholarship is awarded annually to a Year 11 or 12 student who aspires to a career in economics, commerce or finance and is currently studying related subjects.  It is offered in memory of former MHS teacher Mr Barrie Meagher who inspired Alan and David in their academic and professional pursuit of economics and business.

Available to:  Year 11 and Year 12 MHS students

Award Amount: $1,000

THE RONALD DODGE SCHOLARSHIP

The Ronald Dodge Scholarship is awarded annually to one MHS Year 11 student undertaking STEM-related subjects in support of his VCE studies.

Available to:  Year 11 MHS students

Award Amount: $2,500

THE PARIS & PAULA KRITHARIDES SCHOLARSHIP

The Paris and Paula Kritharides Scholarship is awarded annually to a current MHS student in recognition of academic achievement and outstanding service to family, the school and the broader community.

Available to:  Year 10 and Year 11 MHS students

Award Amount: $1,000

THE "MEN FOR ALL SEASONS" SCHOLARSHIP

The Men for All Seasons (MFAS) Scholarship is awarded annually to a current MHS student who lives outside greater metropolitan Melbourne and uses V-Line to commute to school OR who is from regional Victoria and resides in Melbourne during term and – in either case – particularly requires financial assistance.

Available to:  All current MHS students

Award Amount: $1,000

THE LESLIE INNES SCHOLARSHIP

The Leslie Innes Scholarship is awarded annually to a current MHS student in recognition of outstanding performance and / or contribution to sport.

Any field of sport will be considered.  Applicants do not necessarily have to be top athletes: students may play a significant role and demonstrate commitment to sport administration or game support.

Available to:  All current MHS students

Award Amount: $1,100

THE PETER IVANY AO SCHOLARSHIP

The Peter Ivany AO Scholarship is awarded annually to an MHS student completing VCE who particularly requires financial assistance.

Available to:  Current VCE students at MHS.

Award Amount: $1,000

THE JOHN LY (NGUYEN) TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

The John Ly (Nguyen) Trust Scholarship is awarded annually to a current MHS student in Year 9 to 12 enrolled in science-based subjects.

Available to: All MHS Students enrolled in science-based subjects who aspire to a career in a science-based field.

Award Amount: $1,000

THE WEBBER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

The Webber Family Scholarship is awarded annually to a current Year 9 or Year 10 student undertaking STEM-related subjects who requires financial support.

Available to: Current students completing Year 9 or Year 10 at MHS.

Award Amount: $1,000

THE MAHONEY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

The Mahoney Family Scholarship is awarded annually to a selected MHS Old Boy pursuing a degree in Education at an undergraduate or postgraduate level in any recognised Australian university.

Available to: Students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course in Education.

Award Amount: $2,500

THE SPEROS BEASLEY SCHOLARSHIP

The Speros Beasley Scholarship is awarded annually to an MHS Old Boy who is an undergraduate studying Commerce or Business at an Australian university.

Available to: Students studying Commerce or Business at an Australian university.

Award Amount: $1,000

THE VERMA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

The Verma Family Scholarship is awarded annually to an Old Boy enrolled in their second or subsequent year of undergraduate studies in health sciences or a related course at any Australian university.

Available to: Students enrolled in undergraduate health-science related courses (Medicine / Dentistry / Pharmacy / Physiotherapy / Biomedical Science / Nursing).

Award Amount: $3,000

THE LAMBIS ENGLEZOS SCHOLARSHIP

The Lambis Englezos Scholarship is awarded annually to a selected MHS Old Boy currently undertaking undergraduate studies in any area with relevance to current or past Australian-French relations.

Available to: Students enrolled in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Award Amount: $2,000