OLA Fellowship
The OLA FELLOWSHIP
"To engage, connect and provide relevant support to our alumnae and students, to foster a lasting and meaningful relationship with the Lauriston community for life."
The Old Lauristonians' Association (OLA) has established a Fellowship program to support the professional development of Lauriston alumnae.
In line with the OLA vision and mission the Fellowship program will provide a financial contribution of $5,000 to the successful applicant.
This Fellowship is to be used to support professional development, to help deliver a unique project, research or further study undertaken by an OL in her related field. Applications for the 2024 OLA Fellowship are now open.
Applications for the 2024 Fellowship
Applications for the 2024 OLA Fellowship are now open. Applications will close on EOB Thursday 15 August 2024. The successful candidate will be advised on 30 September 2024.
Application Terms and Conditions:
- All applications must be submitted online by EOB 15 August 2024.
- 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 Thursday 15 August 2024.
- 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 30 September 2024.
- 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.
- 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.
THE 2023 OLA FELLOWSHIP
In 2023, the OLA received a number of applications and were delighted to short-list applications from four candidates: Binny Langler (1991), Eleanor Clifford (2016), Anna Mallard (2007) and Izzi Harris (2016).
A selection panel, consisting of members of the OLA Committee and representatives from the School Executive, reviewed all applications in line with Fellowship selection criteria and then interviewed selected candidates before awarding the OLA Fellowship 2023 to not one, but two recipients - Binny Langler (1991) and Izzi Harris (2016).
OLA Fellowship 2023 Recipients:
THE 2022 OLA FELLOWSHIP
In 2022, the OLA received a number of applications and were delighted to short-list applications from four candidates: Steph Parsons (2011), Eleanor Clifford (2016), Trinity Ross (2017) and Lauren Swann (Wilson, 2009).
A selection panel, consisting of members of the OLA Committee and representatives from the School Executive, reviewed all applications in line with Fellowship selection criteria and then interviewed selected candidates before awarding the OLA Fellowship 2022 to Steph Parsons (2011).
Steph Parsons (2011) - OLA Fellowship 2022 Winner
After leaving Lauriston in 2011, Steph completed a Bachelor of Film & Television at the VCA and a Juris Doctor at Monash University. Through her work as a lawyer and in the film industry, she has been given the opportunity to join the board of Channel 31, Melbourne's long-running community television broadcaster. Channel 31 is a registered charity.
Though Steph has experience with corporate governance through her work as a commercial lawyer, she does not have any practical experience working as a company director. Steph will be using the funds provided by the OLA Fellowship to further her understanding and education in the field of corporate governance, in particular with a focus on the governance of not-for-profits.
Steph keenly feels the responsibility she has as board director to manage Channel 31 in accordance with its principles, as well as the responsibility Channel 31 has to the broader community of creators and viewers. Assistance from the OLA Fellowship will be invaluable in helping Steph to fully understand her role and how to maximise her effectiveness in the charities space.
THE 2021 OLA FELLOWSHIP
In 2021, the OLA received a number of applications and were delighted to short-list applications from 3 candidates: Sophie Tissot (Riddell, 2006), Krisha Changrani (2014) and Kathryn Elliott (1990). All three applicants are outstanding examples to the current student body and Old Lauristonians across the world, of what can be achieved through hard work, determination, perseverance, a strong sense of community spirit and connection.
A selection panel, consisting of members of the OLA Committee and a representative from the School Executive, reviewed all applications in line with Fellowship selection criteria and then interviewed selected candidates before unanimously awarding the inaugural OLA Fellowship to Dr Sophie Tissot (2006).