Fr Noel Kierce, O.Carm Scholarship – Students entering Year 7
In 2021, Whitefriars College introduced the Fr Noel Kierce, O.Carm Scholarship for entry into Year 7.
Fr Kierce commenced his association with Whitefriars College in 1968 as a teacher. Fr Kierce completed a Master of Education from Columbia University (specialising in the teaching of History) in 1975 and 1976. In 1977 he was appointed as Acting Principal and was then appointed as Principal in 1978 until 1988. Before returning to Whitefriars in 1991 as a teaching Chaplain for two years, he completed a Master of Education (Pastoral Guidance) at Catholic College of Education, Sydney. He returned again to Whitefriars as Chaplain in 1999, where he remained until his passing in 2015.
Fr Kierce was an innovator, a leader, a confidante, a kind soul and a gentle man. He was dedicated to the College and the development of the young men in his care, always encouraging involvement in all aspects of life. Fr Kierce had a strong belief that one must look for God, and goodness, in people; a hallmark of being a Carmelite.
The criteria for the Fr Noel Kierce, O.Carm Scholarship reflects the man he was. The recipient must have shown and will continue to:
- demonstrate excellence in one or more areas other than academic
- show a high level of application to all classroom activities
- be positive and productive in his relationships with staff
- make a significant contribution to Whitefriars and the broader community
- take opportunities to show leadership within areas of his expertise
- be a proud ambassador of the College
- become a fine, well integrated, generous, strong but gentle man.
YEAR 6, 2024 students (i.e. entering Year 7 in 2025)
Parents who wish for their sons to be considered for the Scholarship need to complete the Scholarship Registration Form
Examination Date:
Saturday 4 May 2024
Registration Fee:
$95
Closing date for registrations:
Friday 26 April 2024
Please note, only students applying for entry to Year 7 in 2025 are eligible to apply.
The Principal will then invite students in for an interview before determining the recipients of the Scholarship, according to the College’s interpretation of the criteria set down.
Once scholarships have been awarded by the Principal, no discussion or correspondence about these decisions will be entered into.
