The Ben Hackney Trust is a charitable fund administered by three Trustees for the benefit of ex-members of the 2/29th Battalion AIF and their families. The Trustees are the current President, Secretary and Treasurer of the 2/29th Battalion AIF Association Inc. There is no application form, but inquiries/requests can be made by contacting the current President, Treasurer or Secretary.
All applications will be treated in confidence and comply with the Privacy Act regulations.
Educational Grant for students entering VCE/HSC in 2023
An exciting opportunity exists for students entering Year 11 VCE/HSC in 2023 to receive a grant of $1,000 per year for two years (Yr 11 & Yr 12) to assist with the costs associated with the completion of the final years of secondary school, as well as promoting knowledge of the Battalion’s history to this generation of young people today. One grant only is available based on the submission of a well written and researched essay in this application round.
Applications are invited from a relative/descendant of a member of the 2/29th Battalion AIF who are entering Year 11 VCE/HSC in 2023.
Applications need to be an essay:
· outlining the applicant’s family connection to a 2/29th veteran
· details of the veteran’s service
· details of the veteran’s life before and after war
· using anecdotal family memories, books, documents, and/or research on-line
· of 800-2000 words and include references and acknowledgement of on-line content
Applications must be submitted electronically to the Association Treasurer, Dianne Cowling at dianne.cowling@gmail.com no later than 13th November 2022. Applicants must include their contact details, name of school attending, favourite school subjects, and interests.
The winning applicant will be notified and in receipt of the grant for the beginning of the school year.
The successful essay will be published in the Association’s newsletter due out March 2023 and the successful applicant will be invited to attend the Annual Reunion Luncheon on 24 April 2023.
All applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges and their decision will be final.
For questions relating to this grant opportunity please contact Dianne Cowling at dianne.cowling@gmail.com