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The John Landy Scholarship Program 2016 – 2020

Presented by the Olympians Club of Victoria

2018 Guidelines

Committee Leon Wiegard OAM (President), Peter Doak OAM (Treasurer), Maria Cabeliza (Secretary), Stuart Carruthers, Adrian Costa, Margot Foster AM, Belinda Hocking, Mike McKay OAM, Stephanie Moorhouse, Anabelle Smith, Mark Turnbull OAM.

The John Landy Scholarship Program

John Landy AC, CVO, MBE, FTSE Helsinki 1952, Melbourne 1956 Athletics Bronze Medallist

The scholarship program is named in honour of John Landy’s service to sport and the Olympic Movement in Victoria. He epitomises the sporting values of sportsmanship, fair play and respect for his opponents both on and off the field.

John competed at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics without success. But within two years he was vying to become the first man to break the magical four-minute barrier for the mile. He was beaten to that mark by Briton but became the second man to do so some 7 week later setting a world record of 3min 58 secs. That record stood for 3 years though John was defeated by Roger at the 1954 Empire and .

John was lauded for his great act of sportsmanship when, during a 1500m race on March 11 1956, during the Australian mile championship, prior to the Melbourne 1956 Olympics, fellow competitor fell on the track. Instead of stepping over him, John put his own success at risk by taking time to see if Ron was okay, John went on to win the race and it has been commemorated by a larger-than-life sculpture called Sportsmanship, erected at Olympic Park.

At the 1956 Melbourne Games, John took the Olympic Oath at the Opening Ceremony on behalf of all athletes and then gallantly won a bronze medal in the 1500m. Post athletics the humble Landy became a wonderful servant to the sport, industry and the community which culminated in his appointment as from 2001 to 2006, the last year being the year of the Commonwealth Games held in his beloved Melbourne.

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CONTENTS

1. Program Overview...... 4

1.1. Purpose of Guidelines ...... 4

1.2. About the John Landy Scholarship Program presented by the Olympians Club of Victoria 4

1.3. Strategic Objectives ...... 4

1.4. Scholarship Program Categories ...... 5

2. Scholarship Benefits ...... 6

3. Eligibility ...... 6

3.1 Applicants ...... 6

4. Selection Criteria ...... 6

5. Nomination & Selection Process...... 7

5.1 Nominations ...... 7

5.2 Selection Process ...... 8

5.3 Offer of Scholarships...... 9

5.4 Other Considerations...... 9

6. Scholarship Agreement ...... 9

7. Roles and Responsibilities ...... 9

7.1 Olympians Club of Victoria (OCV) and Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) ...... 9

7.2 Applicants ...... 9

8. Definitions of key terms ...... 10

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1. Program Overview 1.1. Purpose of Guidelines The purpose of these guidelines is to outline the process for selecting the Olympians Club of Victoria (OCV) scholarship recipient/s as part of the John Landy Scholarship Program.

1.2. About the John Landy Scholarship Program presented by the Olympians Club of Victoria The John Landy Scholarship Program is an initiative of the Olympians Club of Victoria which aims to support the career development of Olympians via its support of this scholarship program. The career focus options will range from study support, career internships and mentoring, equipment purchase (tools of the trade) and other support as requested.

The Olympians Club of Victoria Committee has made an initial commitment of $7,500 of funding for the John Landy Scholarship Program. Funding for the program is confirmed until 2020.

It involves a prestigious Scholarship Program for career support awarded in each year as follows. 2016 Following Rio 2016, two scholarships at $1,500 each will be presented. 2018 Following PyeongChang 2018, one scholarship at $1,500 will be presented. 2020 Following Tokyo 2020, two scholarships at $1,500 each will be presented.

The Olympians Club of Victoria hopes that the John Landy Scholarship Program becomes transformational for the individual through expanding the career or study opportunities, to assist the careers of our Alumni.

1.3. Strategic Objectives The John Landy Scholarship Program aims to: • Support and assist OCV members, through the engagement of activities such as study, career development, internships, mentoring or skill development focusing on transitioning athletes into careers post sport. • Prepare OCV Members to become work-ready or help define career aspirations.

Specifically, in 2018 the John Landy Scholarship Program objectives are to: • provide Scholarships as per 1.2. • support career development of our alumni. • encourage applicants to undertake an Internship and/or Mentorship, career development skills or longer-term study. • continue to develop an active alumni community for participants to share their experiences, promote the OCV Career Support Scholarship Program and continue to develop knowledge of and share professional links and networks.

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1.4. Scholarship Program Categories The scholarship provides opportunities for OCV members to participate in the John Landy Scholarship Program. The successful scholarship winner/s will receive $1,500 to support their requested career development objective.

In keeping with the specific objectives of the John Landy Scholarship Program in 2018, Internships and Mentorships are strongly encouraged as supporting elements to your scholarship application however not essential.

The Scholarship Program must be completed within 12 months from being awarded and may align with any one or more of the following categories.

Study component • Study may be undertaken face-to-face or online, not limited to Certificates, Short Courses, Diplomas e.t.c. • Applicants may propose overseas study that will provide whole or partial credit towards a concurrent course being completed in Australia (unless such courses are not available in Australia). • In keeping with the specific objectives of the Program in 2018, favourable consideration during the selection process will be given to applicants seeking clearly aligned career focused study options.

Internship/Mentorship component • An Internship is a professional work experience in which a student has intentional learning goals relevant to their professional development. Internships can include operational placements or practicums. • A Mentorship is a developmental relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person, relevant to work, career, or professional development. • Internships do not need to be confirmed at the time of application. Scholars can undertake more than one Internship / Mentorship during their Scholarship Program. • Scholars will be encouraged to access the OCV network to identify Internship and Mentorship opportunities, though Internships and Mentorships do not have to be arranged through the network. • Mentorships may only be undertaken on a part-time basis concurrent with additional elements of a scholarship request. • An Internship alone cannot constitute a Scholarship Program.

Direct Career Development component • Scholarship applicants are welcome to apply for other career support requests that can be clearly identified to support their chosen career pathways, development, advance their position or enhance one’s skills towards employment opportunities.

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2. Scholarship Benefits The John Landy Scholarship Program includes:

An allowance of $1,500 awarded to the successful applicant/s once they have signed and returned the Scholarship Agreement Form* to the Olympians Club of Victoria. The payment will then be made between 7 – 10 workings days of the form being received by the OCV.

3. Eligibility 3.1 Applicants To be eligible, applicants for a John Landy Scholarship Program must: • be a member of the OCV which incorporates being a registered member of an Victorian Olympic Council Sporting Association. • be an Australian citizen. • for the 2016 and 2020 scholarships, be a selected team member of any Australian Olympic Summer Team. • for the 2018 scholarship, be a selected team member of any Australian Olympic Winter Team. • not be a previous recipient of a John Landy Scholarship. • currently be living or have lived most of their life in Victoria. • uphold the values of the Australian Olympic Team. • not at any time engage in conduct (whether publicly known or not), which has brought, brings or would have the tendency to bring me or my sport into disrepute or censure, or which is or would have the tendency to be inconsistent with, contrary to or prejudicial to the best interests, image or values of the Olympic Movement. In the event that I have breached this clause, I will disclose the breach in my application. • not at any time be convicted of, or charged with, any serious offence involving violence, alcohol or drugs, or any sex offence, or any offence relating to any betting or gambling activities on sport, or any offence which is punishable by imprisonment. In the event that I have breached this clause, I will disclose the breach in my application.

4. Selection Criteria Applicants will be assessed on the following selection criteria, in their online applications:

1. Career Focus / Aspiration (40% weighting) Describe your chosen career pathway/s or career aspirations and associated steps to make these a reality.

2. Use of Scholarship (15% weighting) Explain why you are applying for the scholarship and how the funds will assist your personal and/or professional development.

3. Adaptability and Resilience (25% weighting) When have you had to adapt to change, thrive in a different environment, and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges.

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4. Ability to contribute to the John Landy Scholarship Program goals (20% weighting) Describe your understanding of the John Landy Scholarship Program objectives, and how you could contribute to the Scholarship Program goals and program moving forward.

5. Sporting Results List all sporting results achieved at international events.

5. Nomination & Selection Process The table below summarises key dates and steps in the selection process: TIMELINE ACTIVITY Early September 2018 Program guidelines published. 10 September – 29 October 2018 Nominations Open. Nominations close 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 29 September 2018. Nominations must be made online. 29 October 2018 Applications close at 11.59pm AEST. Early November 2018 Applications are reviewed, and shortlisted applicants are notified. 9 November 2018 Selections are finalised and recipients are notified and announced at the OCV Annual Dinner (16th November). All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application. 1 January – 31 December 2019 Successful Scholars commence their Scholarship Program.

5.1 Nominations Nominations must be submitted online via https://form.jotform.co/VOC_PDC/ocv- scholarship-program

The following details about applicants will be requested in the online nomination form: • Name • Gender • Date of birth • Email address • Mobile phone • Responses to the 5 selection criteria detailed in 4.1 • Copy of your Passport* • Evidence of your affiliation to a State or National Sporting Association* • At least one written reference

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In your online nomination please note any proposed Internships, Mentorships or other training, and the Host Location(s) in which they intend to complete the Scholarship Program.

In applying, each athlete can only submit a single program proposal. Multiple proposals will not be considered. An applicant cannot change their primary host location once their application has been submitted, except in exceptional circumstances.

Applications may be disregarded, offers revoked or a Scholarship Program terminated if it is the belief of the OCV and Victorian Olympic Council, that false or misleading information has formed a component of an application.

Written Reference Applicants must supply at least one written reference. A referee must be able to comment substantially on the applicant’s abilities and experience with respect to the selection criteria.

Supporting Documents* Applicants must submit the following documentation in addition to a completed application form: • evidence of Australian citizenship (copy of birth certificate, current passport or citizenship certificate) • evidence of affiliation with their Host internship or mentor, which should demonstrate the applicant has begun the application process with their proposed Host, for example: ▪ a copy of a partnership agreement between the applicant and the host. ▪ a letter from the applicant outlining partnership arrangements to allow for commencement within the 12-month time frame. ▪ an email or letter from the applicant or the applicant’s proposed host indicating the candidate is in the process of applying for a John Landy Scholarship Program Scholarship and, if successful, they would be seeking to undertake a program at that proposed host.

5.2 Selection Process Scholars are selected through a competitive, merit-based selection process against selection criteria and other considerations set out in sections 4. Scholarships are awarded to eligible applicants to support Scholarship Programs that best represent the John Landy Scholarship Program strategic objectives.

Eligible applications will be shortlisted by the OCV Scholarship Committee against the selection criteria. All individuals involved in the selection process have appropriate skills and experience to assess applications and are required to advise any conflicts of interest.

A selection panel made up of members of the alumni and OCV Committee will rank applicants. The top-ranked candidate/s will be acknowledged as a John Landy

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Scholarship Program Recipient/s at the annual OCV Gala Dinner. Recipients are encouraged to play a strong role in promoting the John Landy Scholarship Program while on their Scholarship Program, and as part of the alumni network ongoing.

The Olympians Club of Victoria Committee will approve the final Scholarship outcomes based on the advice of the selection panel.

5.3 Offer of Scholarships Applicants who are offered a Scholarship must accept and sign a scholarship agreement.

5.4 Other Considerations Where applicants have similar nominations in regard to the selection criteria, preference may be given to applicants proposing longer periods of study or Internships/Mentorships than the 12-month time frame.

6. Scholarship Agreement The scholarship agreement will detail the successful applicant’s responsibilities in relation to the Scholarship Program and outcomes that must be achieved. It will also set out the arrangements for the provision of funding for the Scholarship Program as well as arrangements relating to (but not limited to): - payment of entitlements - confirmation of Internships/Mentorships - minimum monthly contact and reporting on the outcomes during the 12-month period

Pre-departure requirements outlined in the scholarship agreement should be completed before successful applicants receive Scholarship benefits.

7. Roles and Responsibilities 7.1 Olympians Club of Victoria (OCV) and Victorian Olympic Council (VOC) The Company Secretary of the VOC oversees the John Landy Scholarship Program together with the Olympians Club of Victoria committee.

The Company Secretary of the VOC manages the John Landy Scholarship Program budget and matters related to business liaison, Internships, Mentorships.

7.2 Applicants Applicants may be nominated by their State Sporting Association or nominate individually.

The applicant must meet all eligibility criteria set out in these guidelines. It is the applicant’s responsibility to arrange any direct participation elements of the scholarship program.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their complete application, including supporting documentation and reference reports are submitted by the closing date. Applications not submitted by the closing date will not be considered. Applicants must meet any costs associated with preparing and lodging their application.

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The decision to accept a John Landy Scholarship Program and travel overseas is the responsibility of the Scholar. The OCV will not be liable for any loss, damage, injury or harm that might be suffered during, or in connection with, the Scholarship Program.

Applicants should make their own independent inquiries about the risks involved in overseas travel, including travel to the host location(s), and be fully informed about the risks at all times. Scholars are required to read carefully the travel advice for their host location(s) and other relevant travel information pages on the Smartraveller website for information about risks overseas and how they can prepare for overseas travel.

Applicants are required to exhibit professional behaviour throughout the selection process and, if successful, to act as ambassadors for the Olympic movement and the John Landy Scholarship Program during their Scholarship Program. Evidence of unprofessional behaviour, including but not limited to, misrepresentation of the truth in applications or inappropriate social media posts or public commentary referencing the John Landy Scholarship Program can be grounds for not awarding or cancelling an awarded Scholarship.

8. Definitions of key terms Commencement of the Scholarship Program means the date the Scholarship holder commences their Scholarship Program, which will run up to 12 months from that date.

Conflict of Interest refers to real, apparent, or potential private or personal associations or interests (financial or non-financial) which improperly influence, or may improperly influence, a person’s performance of their role and responsibilities in relation to the OCV funding.

Host Organisation means the organisation in which the Scholar undertakes their Internship/Mentorship in the host location.

Internship means professional work experience in which a student has intentional learning goals relevant to their academic qualification and professional development. Internships can include clinical placements or practicums.

Mentorship means a developmental relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person, relevant to work, career, or professional development.

Scholar means a successful applicant who receives a John Landy Scholarship Program Scholarship.

Scholarship means scholarship funding and other benefits provided to the successful applicants under the Program.

Scholarship Program means the funded support offered by OCV and how this is applied, be it towards study, Internship/Mentorship activities and language training applicants propose in their Scholarship application.

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