Simon Schot Education Grant

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Are you looking to do a course to refresh or expand your qualifications?

ATMS offers education grants for members who are interested in undertaking training in natural medicine or continuing their professional training.

The Simon Schot Education Grant is open to all Accredited and Student Members of ATMS wishing to undertake training.

Ten grant recipients will each receive an AU$500 reimbursement.

Applications must be submitted at least one week before the AGM.

Grant recipients will be announced at the AGM and notified in writing.

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About Simon Schot

Simon Schot was one of the inaugural Directors of ATMS. He created and produced the first ATMS Newsletter, which preceded the current ATMS Journal. Simon received Life Membership in 1989 in recognition of the personal and financial support he provided to the Association in its early days. Simon was highly regarded and generous with his knowledge and support of other practitioners and students. In appreciation of both the legacy he left behind and his vision, ATMS has proudly dedicated this Education Grant to Simon since 1998.

 

GSA Insurance Brokers Support

The Simon Schot Education Grant is made possible by the support of GSA Insurance Brokers. GSA kindly donates ten (10) AU$500 grants to ATMS members, undertaking natural medicine education.

GSA is a new breed of Insurance Brokers, who thinks insurance should do more than just cover you for loss. It should help your business prosper and grow. GSA brings a new era of accountability, performance, service and specialisation.

ATMS have partnered with GSA Insurance Brokers who are delighted to offer an exclusive member’s insurance program for ATMS members. In collaboration with CGU Insurance Ltd, GSA’s exclusive insurance package provides valued members with tailored insurance products relating to Professional Indemnity (PI) and Public and Products Liability (PPL), as well as expert advice and support.

 

Key Dates

  • Applications open 1 February 2026 AEST
  • Applications close 5 June 2026 AEST.

 

Meet Our Simon Schot Grant Winners

2025

At the ATMS Gala Dinner, the 2025 – 2026 Simon Schot Education Grants were awarded to the following ATMS members:

  • Nadine Bertalli
  • Cassandra Crawley
  • Jodi Eason
  • Rachel Horn
  • Kristen Kachel
  • Jane Keenan
  • Shona Lee
  • Paris McMahon
  • Melanie O’Shea
  • Amy Tyler

The Grants are valued at AU$500 each and are given to ten (10) recipients to support them with their education and professional training.

2024

At the ATMS AGM, the 2024 – 2025 Simon Schot Education Grants were awarded to the following ATMS members:

  • Anna Hutchins
  • Anna Simiana
  • Grace Hamilton
  • Kira Bramley
  • Megan Troup
  • Michelle Caunt
  • Nuria Rubio
  • Riccardo Galeotti
  • Sam Pledge
  • Sumayyah Abdullah

The Grants are valued at AU$500 each and are given to ten (10) recipients to support them with their education and professional training.

2023

ATMS awards ten grants of AU$500 each, courtesy of our sponsor GSA Insurance Brokers. The 2023 – 2024 Simon Schot Education Grants have been awarded to the following ATMS members:

Jessica Bartholomew
Christina Boyd
Nicole Elderton
Avril Morris
Samantha Pledge
Donna Sherrin
Carney Sims
Megan Troup
Amy Tyler
Aiyana Ward

Congratulations to all recipients. 

2022

ATMS awards ten grants of $500 each, courtesy of our sponsor GSA Insurance Brokers. The 2022 – 2023 Simon Schot Education Grants have been awarded to the following ATMS members:

Sarah Adyniec
Myung Woon Bae
Kim Brown
Sharon Connelly
Bree Curtain
Shari Dearman
Jana E Klintoukh
Stacey Roy
Jessica Scott-Young
Tania Siu

2021

TMS awards ten (10) grants of $500 each annually, courtesy of our sponsor GSA Insurance Brokers. The 2021-2022 Simon Schot Grants have been awarded to the following ATMS members:

  • Jeni Pritchett
  • Cristy Kurt
  • Samantha Palmer
  • Vivian Olivereia
  • Pretti Paramsivan
  • Jess Scott Young
  • Nina Crawford
  • Jason Hunt
  • Sandy Thomas
  • Lisa Wilmot
2020

2020 Simon Schot Education Grants were announced after the ATMS Annual General Meeting on Sunday 15 November 2020.

ATMS is pleased to congratulate Lee-Anne Armitage; Julia Brown; Sharon Connelly; Shari Dearman; Krstyna Ennis; Therasa Jazowy; Shona Lee; Caroline Stanghieri; Polly Wilkie; and Samantha Wolfe as the winning recipients of the 2020 Simon Schot Education Grants.

Explore Grant Information

Are you eligible?

The Simon Schot Education Grant is open to both Accredited and Student Members of ATMS. Members interested in applying for the Grant need to fill out the application form and submit it to the ATMS.

The Grants are for Accredited and Student Members undertaking training in natural medicine or continuing their professional education. Members undertaking a major research project in natural medicine at an appropriate tertiary institution are suggested to apply for the ATMS Research Grant.

There are no restrictions on members should they wish to apply for the Simon Schot Grant each year, however only one application per member per year will be accepted.

All applications need to be received one (1) week before the AGM.

Any Grant application for a course or activity which contravenes the ATMS Code of Conduct or Official Policies will be rejected.

Successful Applications

The Simon Schot Education Grants are given out at the ATMS AGM each year. Receivers of the Education Grants are announced at the AGM, as well as listed in the ATMS Journal and Wise ‘n Well e-newsletter. Winners are generally required to pay for their nominated course/activity an provide a copy of the receipt to ATMS for reimbursement.

Receivers are given six (6) months to redeem their Education Grant. Education Grants that are unclaimed will go to the funding of ATMS delivered continuing education activities for the benefit of all members.

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Receivers may also be asked to write a report on how the course they have undertaken with the assistance of the Grant has helped their professional development. For the promotion of the Simon Schot Education Grants, the reasons for your application and report may be published in the ATMS Journal and Wise ‘n Well e-newsletter

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