SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
NEW: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESCENDANTS OF VETERANS - WORTH UP TO $24,000
Did a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent serve in the Australian military? Students descended from anyone who served - WWI to today, including peacekeeping - can apply for scholarships worth $4,000 to $8,000 per year for uni or TAFE. That includes the AVCAT scholarships (applications close 31 October) and the Gallipoli Scholarship ($8,000 per year, applications open in January).
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren are eligible, and women's wartime service (nurses, AWAS, WAAAF, WRANS) counts the same as any other. These programs receive far fewer applications than mainstream scholarships - some go unawarded.
Explore scholarship here.
Please note: The Digger Scholarships is a new Australian website that helps students identify existing scholarships available to descendants of Australian service personnel. The website itself does not award the scholarships, so students should always check the eligibility requirements and apply directly through the official scholarship provider. The $59 "Decode My Digger" service is optional.
https://diggerscholarships.com.au/
SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE - SEARCH TOOL
Country Education Foundation’s local foundations across the country are run by community volunteers all with one thing in common – a passion for seeing rural and regional youth succeed.
Scholarships can help pay for things like course fees, textbooks, equipment, accommodation and living costs, making further study more affordable.
Applying for scholarships is worthwhile, even if you're not sure you'll be successful. It helps you build valuable skills for future job applications and can boost your confidence by recognising your achievements and potential.
Start your search here
SUNRAYSIA ROTARY RIVER HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP
The Rotary Club of Red Cliffs is offering a $5,000 Murray-Darling Basin Scholarship for a student commencing tertiary study in 2027 or a current first-year tertiary student. The scholarship aims to support motivated Sunraysia students pursuing further study that could contribute to addressing challenges facing the Murray-Darling Basin, including climate change, water management, environmental sustainability, community needs, and related issues. Students from a wide range of study areas are encouraged to apply.
Selection is based on academic achievement, communication skills, community involvement, and personal character. Applications and further information are available from the Rotary Club of Red Cliffs via rotaryredcliffs@outlook.co.au or by calling 0428 165 355.
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.
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.
YOUTH ALLOWANCE FOR STUDENTS AND AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICES
Youth Allowance is financial help if you’re 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice.
To get this you must be one of the following:
- 18 to 24 and studying full time
- 16 to 17, studying full time and either independent or needing to live away from home to study
- 16 to 17, studying full time and have completed year 12 or equivalent
- 16 to 24 and doing a full time Australian Apprenticeship.
Read the full conditions under who can get it.
Relocation Scholarship
More information about this scholarship can be found here.
Find out about payments and loans you can get when taking the leap to further training or study at university or TAFE.