EMPOWERING EDUCATION
To help unlock educational opportunities for our children, empowering them to pursue their purpose and build brighter futures.
God gave parents the vision that their children and this country needed a Christ-centred education as an alternative to the State School system. And in faith, they responded with the formation of the Association for Christian Parent-Controlled Schools.
— OJ Hofman
OJ HOFMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Christian Schools Tasmania offers scholarships through the OJ Hofman Scholarship Fund, named in honour of Mr Oepke Jelte Hofman, Calvin Christian School’s founding Principal. In 1954, Mr Hofman, along with others, helped establish a school focused on Christ-centred education. He served as Principal from 1960 to 1979, playing a key role in the creation of numerous other Christian schools across Australia, including Emmanuel Christian School on Hobart’s Eastern Shore.
Believing in the importance of accessibility in education, Mr Hofman initiated the scholarship fund in 2001. Funded by generous donors, the OJ Hofman Scholarship Fund aims to make high-quality Christian Education affordable for all. Two scholarships are available: the Foundation Scholarship and the Extend Scholarship.
This fund continues Mr Hofman’s legacy of promoting accessibility and excellence in education.
Foundation Scholarship
To assist with the costs of transferring to Emmanuel Christian School. The Scholarship is available to students not currently enrolled at a Christian Schools Tasmania school. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to Christian education, outline the costs of transitioning, and demonstrate financial need.
Applications close at 3.00pm on Friday 1 November 2024.
Scholarship decisions will be communicated from 22 November 2024.
More Information and Application for Foundation Scholarship →
Extend Scholarship
To support students in tutoring and development activities in areas of aptitude or excellence. The scholarship is available to current Christian Schools Tasmania students and prospective students. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to Christian Education, provide evidence of their aptitude, and submit a proposed development plan, along with opportunities for contributing to the school community.
Applications close at 3.00pm on Friday 1 November 2024.
Scholarship decisions will be communicated from 22 November 2024.
More Information and Application for Extend Scholarship →
For more information about the OJ Hofman Scholarships, please contact our Enrolments Team at (03) 6247 8476 or enrolment@emmanuel.tas.edu.au.