Supporting Our College Families

Finian Foundation Grant Applications Close Friday 27 March

St Bede’s College was founded in 1938 by the De La Salle Brothers, a religious order established by St John the Baptist De La Salle in 17th-century France. His mission was to empower the community through access to educational opportunities. This legacy is carried on still by the College and the St Bede’s Old Collegians Association (SBOCA) through the vital work of The Finian Foundation.

Established in 2005, The Finian Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation administered by SBOCA volunteers. In the Lasallian tradition, the Foundation awards annual grants to eligible families experiencing financial hardship to assist with educational costs.

Grant Details & Eligibility

• Purpose: Grants provide a financial contribution toward a student’s annual College Fees.
• Eligibility: To be eligible, your son(s) must be enrolled at St Bede’s College for the 2026 academic year.
• Application Timeline: Applications are now open for 2026. The closing date for applications is Friday 27 March 2026.

The Process: Grants are awarded based on the content of the application, the student’s participation in the school program, and the socio-economic context of the family. To ensure fairness, applications are de-identified before being subject to a formal evaluation process. All information shared during the application process is strictly confidential.

Please note that as funds are limited, not all applications can be successful. Families will be notified of the outcome of their application around the beginning of Term 3.

How to Apply: We invite eligible families facing challenging financial circumstances to apply. Please click here to complete the application to begin the process.

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Sharon Lawrence oldcolls@stbedes.catholic.edu.au