WESFARMERS ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
FUTURE OF BEAUTY SCHOLARSHIP

A full-tuition scholarship
for the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma

Proudly delivered in partnership with Wesfarmers

The French Beauty Academy and Wesfarmers are proud to create a dedicated education and employment pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who aspire to build a career in the beauty and aesthetics industry.

The Wesfarmers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Future of Beauty Scholarship has been designed to help remove practical, financial and wellbeing-related barriers that may make it difficult for First Nations students to commence, participate in and successfully complete their studies.

Four scholarships are available each year, with one recipient selected at each of The French Beauty Academy’s Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Adelaide campuses.

Each recipient will receive up to $5,000 in practical study support, together with a guaranteed employment opportunity with Wesfarmers following successful completion of the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma, subject to the recipient meeting applicable employment and work-readiness requirements.

The scholarship is built around flexibility, responsiveness and dignity. Support will be tailored to the individual needs of each recipient, helping them focus on their education, personal development and future career.

Scholarships Details

Scholarship value: Up to $5,000 in practical and participation support for each successful recipient.

Employment pathway: Each recipient will receive a guaranteed employment opportunity with Wesfarmers following successful completion of the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma, subject to applicable employment, work-readiness and pre-employment requirements.

Program: The Future of Beauty Dual Diploma, incorporating:

SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management

Availability: Three scholarships are available annually. One recipient will be selected at each of the following campuses:

Sydney.
Brisbane.
Gold Coast.
Adelaide.

Scholarship term: A maximum of $5,000 will be provided across the recipient’s study period.

Continued support is conditional upon the recipient remaining enrolled, actively participating, making satisfactory progress and remaining in good standing.

What can the scholarship
support?

Scholarship support is intended to help address practical, financial or wellbeing-related barriers that could affect a recipient’s ability to participate successfully in their studies.

Support may include:

Public transport, fuel or other travel assistance.
Uniforms, tools and professional equipment.
Technology, devices, software or internet connectivity.
Wellbeing and participation support.
Other practical needs assessed on an individual basis.

The scholarship has been designed to provide flexible and responsive support rather than a prescriptive list of approved expenses.

Support arrangements will be agreed with each recipient based on their individual circumstances and needs.

The scholarship is intended to address non-tuition barriers and is not a tuition discount.

From education to employment

This scholarship is about more than helping students access education. It creates a clear pathway from study into employment.

Each successful recipient will receive a guaranteed employment opportunity with Wesfarmers following successful completion of the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma.

To progress into employment, the recipient must:

Successfully complete all academic and practical requirements of the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma.
Demonstrate professional conduct and workplace readiness.
Be assessed by The French Beauty Academy as ready to enter the beauty industry.
Meet Wesfarmers’ usual employment requirements.
Complete any applicable pre-employment checks and onboarding requirements.

Upon completion of the program, the recipient’s Campus Principal will confirm that the graduate has:

Met the academic and practical requirements of the program.
Demonstrated professional preparation and conduct.
Been assessed as ready to enter industry employment.

This pathway gives recipients the opportunity to graduate with nationally recognised qualifications and transition directly into an employment opportunity with Wesfarmers.

Who can apply?

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:

Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Be eligible for and offered a place in the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma.
Meet all standard course entry and suitability requirements.
Demonstrate genuine motivation and commitment to completing the program.
Explain how practical, financial or wellbeing support would assist them to participate in and complete their studies.
Demonstrate an interest in building a career within the beauty and aesthetics industry.
Nominate a trusted support person connected to their family, community or personal support network.
Be willing to participate in the scholarship interview and selection process.

Application criteria

Applicants must complete all stages of the scholarship application process.

This includes:

Completing the Academy’s standard Future of Beauty course application and interview process.
Completing the online scholarship application form or an approved supported application process.
Participating in a supporting scholarship interview with a French Student Advisor.
Nominating a trusted support person.
Providing any supporting information reasonably required to assess the application.

YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD EXPLAIN

Why you would like to study beauty therapy.
Your career aspirations within the beauty and aesthetics industry.
The barriers or challenges that may affect your ability to participate in your studies.
The type of practical support that would make the greatest difference to you.
The strengths, experiences and support networks that will help you succeed.
Why the education and employment pathway offered through the scholarship is important to you.

Applicants who would prefer assistance completing the written application may contact The French Beauty Academy to discuss a supported or verbal application process.

01

Speak with a french student advisor

Enquire to arrange an in-person or virtual conversation with one of our French Student Advisors.

Your Student Advisor can explain the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma, discuss your career goals and help you understand the scholarship process.

02

Complete your scholarship application

Complete the online scholarship application or contact us to request assistance with the application process.

You will be asked to tell us about your goals, circumstances, support needs and interest in the education and employment pathway.

03

Attend your supporting interview

A French Student Advisor will arrange a respectful and supportive interview to learn more about your goals, circumstances and the assistance that would help you succeed.

You may involve your nominated support person in the process where appropriate.

04

Application assessed by the selection panel

Eligible applications will be reviewed by a scholarship selection panel.

The panel will include:

A senior representative from The French Beauty Academy.
An Admissions representative.
An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community representative.

Applications will be assessed based on:

Motivation and commitment to study.
Career aspirations.
Identified practical, financial or wellbeing barriers.
The likely impact of the scholarship.
Readiness to participate in the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma.
Potential to successfully complete the program and progress into employment.

05

Await your application result

All applicants will be contacted by email with the outcome of their scholarship application.

Successful applicants will also receive a telephone call and formal scholarship offer.

06

Complete your studies and begin your career

Successful recipients will receive practical support throughout their studies.

Following successful completion of the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma, confirmation of work readiness and satisfaction of applicable employment requirements, recipients will progress to their guaranteed employment opportunity with Wesfarmers.

HOW TO APPLY

Are you ready to begin your Future of Beauty journey?

Before submitting your scholarship application, you will need to speak with one of our French Student Advisors and begin the application
process for the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma.

You can then complete the scholarship application form below.

Assistance is available for applicants who would prefer support completing the form or discussing their application verbally.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Scholarship details:

The Wesfarmers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Future of Beauty Scholarship provides up to $5,000 in practical and participation support to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking The French Beauty Academy’s Future of Beauty Dual Diploma.

Availability:

Each course has unique eligibility requirements which are detailed on each one of our course pages. Head to the course you are interested in studying, and scroll down to the Admissions section to find the information you need. You can also contact the Admissions team on admissions@thefrench.edu.au who are always happy to assist you.

Scholarship term:

A maximum of $5,000 will be provided across the recipient’s study period.

Continued scholarship support is conditional upon the recipient:

Remaining enrolled in the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma.
Meeting attendance and participation expectations.
Demonstrating satisfactory academic and practical progress.
Complying with The French Beauty Academy’s policies and expected standards of conduct.
Remaining in good standing throughout the program.

Use of scholarship support:

Scholarship support is intended to help address practical, financial or wellbeing-related barriers to study.

Support may include travel, uniforms, tools, professional equipment, technology, connectivity, wellbeing support or other agreed practical needs.

Support arrangements may be tailored to the recipient’s individual circumstances and agreed with The French Beauty Academy.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Be eligible for and offered a place in the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma.
Meet all standard course entry and suitability requirements.
Complete the required scholarship application and interview process.
Meet any additional reasonable eligibility requirements communicated during the application process.

Selection:

Applications will be assessed according to the applicant’s circumstances, identified barriers, commitment to study, career aspirations, suitability for the program and potential to benefit from the scholarship.

An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community representative will participate in the selection process.

Employment opportunity:

Scholarship recipients will receive a guaranteed employment opportunity with Wesfarmers, conditional upon:

Successful completion of the Future of Beauty Dual Diploma.
Completion of all academic and practical requirements.
Demonstration of professional conduct and workplace readiness.
Confirmation by The French Beauty Academy that the recipient is ready to enter industry employment.
Meeting Wesfarmers’ usual employment eligibility requirements.
Completion of any applicable pre-employment checks, onboarding requirements or lawful conditions of employment.

The employment opportunity is conditional and does not override any lawful employment, conduct, safety, eligibility or pre-employment requirements.

Application period:

Applications open on 1 July and close on 30 September for commencement in the following January intake.

Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Outcome notification:

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email. Successful recipients will also be contacted by telephone.

Transferability:

The scholarship cannot be transferred to another person, course, campus or intake without written approval from The French Beauty Academy and Wesfarmers.

Withdrawal or discontinuation:

If the recipient withdraws, defers or is otherwise unable to continue the program, any unpaid or unapplied portion of the scholarship may be withdrawn.

The employment opportunity is dependent upon successful program completion and will no longer apply where the recipient does not complete the program.

Awarding the scholarship:

The French Beauty Academy and Wesfarmers reserve the right not to award a scholarship at a particular campus where no applicant sufficiently meets the eligibility and selection criteria.