SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY - ELEVATE PROGRAM

The Elevate program supports women and non-binary people to pursue careers in STEM by offering scholarships and opportunities to build skills, confidence, and leadership. Up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships will be awarded throughout the program. 

The Elevate program includes: 

• A scholarship 
• Skill-building workshops 
• Peer mentoring and networking events 
• 24/7 wellbeing and support services 

Apply here

CHANCES FOR CHILDREN

Tertiary Scholarships - to support university, TAFE or apprenticeship studies 

Non-Tertiary Scholarships - to pursue music, sport, leadership and arts opportunities at state level or beyond 

Keeping Kids in Secondary School Scholarships - to support students studying Years 11 and 12 

To learn more or to check if you’re eligible, visit our website or call us on 1300 417 618.  

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY NEW SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2026

As part of Deakin’s 50th anniversary, two new scholarships are now available for students from underrepresented schools starting in Trimester 1, 2026.

• Deakin 50th Anniversary Excellence Scholarship – awarded to the top 50 students (by ATAR) from underrepresented schools who choose Deakin. Worth up to $7,500 per year. 
• Dawn Wade Foundation Scholarship – one of Deakin’s largest equity scholarships, offering financial, accommodation, and wellbeing support for students studying at Waurn Ponds or Waterfront (Geelong) campuses. 

👉 A great chance for students to access support, thrive at university, and make an impact in their community! 

TERTIARY ACCESS PAYMENT (TAP)

A payment to help students with the cost of moving from regional or remote areas for tertiary study. 

Find out more here.  

YOU THRIVE VICTORIA

Youthrive Victoria provides opportunities for young rural Victorians to build knowledge, skills, leadership capacity and aspirations. They provide scholarships; development opportunities; mentoring; aspiration building workshops; virtual connections and wrap around care for young people. 

Scholarship applications are now open. More information and how to apply can be found here.   

DOXA YOUTH FOUNDATION

Doxa is a member supported charity organisation.  At no cost to the participants, the program offers financial support, personal and professional development and the opportunity to secure a mentored cadetship with a study-related organisation throughout the duration of their degree. 

Wraparound care - we provide holistic support to ensure students thrive academically and personally. 

Professional development - workshops help participants gain valuable skills to enhance their professional employability after graduation. 

Career mentoring - mentored cadetship during their university studies contextualises learning, develops professional networks and greatly enhances employment capability 

Financial assistance – weekly living allowance for the duration of the university course, plus an annual educational allowance. 

Find out more about DOXA here.