The Theodore Fink Memorial Seminar in Australian Education

Call for Applications

History

The Theodore Fink Education Endowment was set up by Mrs Hilda Elliott and Mr H. Roland Fink in 1956 as a memorial to their father, Theodore Fink, who was the Chairman of the Royal Commission on Technical Education in Victoria between 1899-1901 and of the Royal Commission on the University of Melbourne between 1902-4.

Use of funds

The University Trust Record stipulates that:

  • Trust funds can be used to assist with costs in organising a seminar on historical and/or comparative study of Australian education for the purpose of advancing education in Australia
  • The seminar must be held in Melbourne
  • The seminar must be titled The Theodore Fink Memorial Seminar in Australian Education. This must be included in any advertising or promotional materials and should precede any other title used.
  • Invitations must originate from the School, ideally from the Dean or his nominated representative, even if there are other sponsors / partners.

Expenses that can be covered

In 2022, up to $12,000 is available to support the seminar.   This can be used to fund:

  • Speaker fees, travel & accommodation
  • Venue hire
  • Seminar advertising
  • Catering costs

Other

  • Ideally the seminar would take place in the latter half of 2022 or early 2023.  
  • Expenditure will need to follow normal financial procedures. There is a separate account established for the Trust.
  • For more information about Theodore Fink, please visit http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A080524b.htm

Application process

  • Applications are open from Monday 4 April and close Friday 29 April, 2022 at 11:59pm.
  • Applicants are to fill in the short application form available on Smartygrants at:  https://mgse.smartygrants.com.au/TheodoreFink2022
  • All applications will then be discussed with the Dean and Executive Director (or the delegates) for approval, to ensure the event falls within the scope of the Trust.

Contact Details

For any queries regarding this funding, please contact mgse-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au