IMPORTANT NOTICES

CHANCES FOR CHILDREN

Chances for Children provides education scholarships for young people from the Mallee.

Tertiary Scholarships assist with compulsory study costs at University and TAFE.  Where the young person is living outside of the Mallee to undertake study.  Help is also provided for essential living expenses (such as rent, bills, transport and other expenses) where they cannot otherwise be afforded. 

Keeping Kids at Secondary School Scholarships (KKSS) support students in Years 11 and 12 with subject fees, curriculum based camp fees, compulsory VCAL costs and prescribed books and calculators. Help can be provided for other school related costs, e.g. travel or clothing, where there are exceptional circumstances.  

The scholarships are 100% community donations funded. Applications are assessed on financial need. Through community support, the Chances program addresses financial barriers for young people in the Mallee to provide capacity and opportunity to achieve their educational aspirations and higher level pursuits. 

For more information please contact the Chances team or speak to your school coordinator www.chancesforchildren.com.au  telephone (03) 5023 5966 or visit us at 122 Ninth Street, Mildura.  Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/chances.mildura