Our Learning Programs
Helping young people reach their goals.
Helping young people reach their goals.
About our Scholarships
A serious illness or injury can make life stand still. Making any progress – whether it be in your education or career – can feel almost impossible. That’s why our Scholarship program exists.
By awarding one-off grants of up to $5,000 to deserving young people, we’re giving them the chance to get their schooling or career back on track. So whether the money goes towards university fees, apprenticeship tools, books or supplies, RMHC is there to help them succeed.
Charlie Bell Scholarships open 1 August and close 30 November each year.
To apply for a scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
To apply for the scholarship, you will need to complete our application form which requires you to supply:
The late Charlie Bell was the first Australian Global CEO of McDonald’s. After passing away following a courageous battle with cancer, Charlie left a wonderful legacy that allows young people who have experienced serious illness or injury to get their life back on track and follow their dreams.
Ronald McDonald House Charities is privileged to offer scholarships in honour of Charlie Bell.
The Ronald McDonald Learning Program assists school-aged children with serious illnesses and injuries to catch up on missed education following treatment and recovery. Providing a suite of free educational support services, including therapy sessions and one-on-one tutorials with experienced teachers, the program aims to build each child’s confidence and self-esteem in preparation for their return to the classroom.
For students based in the ACT and surrounding regions the Ronald McDonald House Learning Program supported by Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney.
Helping a student transition back to school after illness or injury can be challenging for teaching staff. EDMed, our free professional development program, provides teachers with strategies to support these students.
Delivered face-to-face or online, the two-hour course equips educators with practical tools to ensure a smooth reintegration into the classroom.
The Ronald McDonald Learning Program offers teachers an opportunity to help ill or injured children catch up on their missed education.
Teachers are paid hourly to tutor students in their school or community. Each student receives up to 40 weeks of tutoring, usually conducted for an hour each week over four school terms.
RMHC ACT & SE NSW acknowledges the Ngunnawal People as Traditional Custodians of the lands, skies and waterways on which we work. We recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples amongst the families we care for, our employees volunteers and supporters. We pay our respects to them and their Elders past and present.