Applications for the 2025 OLA Fellowship will open on 1 June 2025. Applications will close on EOB Friday 15 August 2025. The successful candidate will be advised on 28 August 2025. 

• All applications must be submitted online by EOB 15 August 2025.
• All applicants must have completed their year 12 at Lauriston Girls' School.
• Only one OLA Fellowship will be awarded per calendar year.
• OLA Fellowship applicants may apply a maximum of 2 times for the OLA Fellowship over their lifetime, if unsuccessful after the first application. 
• If submitting a subsequent application for the OLA Fellowship, the applicant will need to demonstrate a difference in their previous application. 
• An applicant will only be awarded the OLA Fellowship once. 
• If there is an insufficient number of applicants, and / or an insufficient quality of applications, the OLA Committee reserves the right not to award a Fellowship in a calendar year.
• The successful Fellowship recipient must submit receipts to the value of $5,000 by 30 June of the following year, for reimbursement.
• The Fellowship funds cannot be used towards a University or study debt.
• The successful Fellowship recipient will be announced and presented with their Fellowship at the Valedictory Assembly, or at an occasion agreed by the OLA and School.
• The successful Fellow will be expected to attend an agreed number of OLA and LGS events by the conclusion of their 12-month Fellowship.
• The successful Fellow will actively participate in OLA and LGS communications initiatives including in publications, online, social media platforms including LinkedIn.
• The OLA reserves the right to withdraw the Fellowship should the Fellowship recipient not act in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Fellowship or the values of Lauriston Girls' School and the Old Lauristonians' Association. 

Application Requirements:

• All applications are to be submitted via online application by EOB Friday 15 August 2025.
• Each application must include 2 referees. One personal and one professional.
• All applicants must include a resume (no more than 2 pages).
• All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 28 August 2025.
• All applications will be reviewed by a panel of 3, comprising of OLA Committee members and Lauriston Girls' School staff members.
• Selected applicants will be invited to an interview with the panel. The interview will take place online, and will be recorded.
• Once the interviews have taken place, the Fellowship Committee will decide the Fellowship recipient.

Application Link will open on 1 June 2025

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates significant benefit to the wider community
• Aligns with the Lauriston Girls' School and Old Lauristonians' Association values.
• Demonstrates a commitment to career development and improvement.
• Can clearly articulate the benefits, time-line and budget for their project.

We are extremely proud to be offering this opportunity to our Old Lauristonian community and look forward to showcasing the successful Fellow to the wider Lauriston community at the Valedictory Assembly.  

The recipient of this Fellowship will be required to submit an article to the Lauristonian on completion of their 12-month term, highlighting the benefits of being awarded the Fellowship including any information about any Lauriston connections involved and how the OLA assisted the Fellow (preferably with a photo), prior to 31 August the following year. 

For more information, please enquire with ola@lauriston.vic.edu.au