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Scholarships available to Year 10 Students

Scholarships ranging in value from $400 to $5,000 are available to support current Year 10 students who will be continuing secondary school next year. Applicants are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships that they may be eligible for.

Dammery Educational Trust Scholarships

Scholarship details

Sponsored by Equity Trustees Limited
Multiple scholarships available for students enrolled in Year 10, valued at $1000
Available for one year

Who can apply?

Students completing Year 10 in 2021 in a registered Victorian government school
Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What documentation you need to provide?

Year 10 Applicant's 2021 end-of-year academic results
Evidence of the applicant receiving Youth Allowance or the applicant's parent/guardian receiving Centrelink benefits and the parent/guardian holding a either a Health Care Card, a Low Income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card (Centrelink Reference Number required)

Application Closing Date

28 February 2022

Further information

Martha McKay - nee Dammery, was born in Windsor on 3rd March, 1880 as the second daughter and youngest of the five children of Edward Dammery and Eliza Jane Barr
Martha's brother, Thomas Dammery was a school teacher, headmaster and regional inspector of schools in the Ballarat area. He was a firm believer in State Education
It is believed that her mother's illiteracy and advocacy of education, and her brother's role as a teacher, led Martha to leave her money to create the Dammery Educational Trust for those who might otherwise not have the opportunity for continued education

Frank Carey Memorial Scholarships for Year 10 students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division
Valued at $600
Available for two years ($300 per year)
Two scholarships awarded each year.

Who can apply?

Students who are completing Year 10 in 2021 in a registered Victorian school
Only students with a parent/guardian who is a financial member of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division are eligible
Students involved in school and community activities.

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2021 end-of-year academic results
Evidence that the parent/guardian is a financial member of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division - member details required
Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities

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Application Closing Date

28 February 2022

John and Maud Askew Secondary Scholarships for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by Equity Trustees
Valued at $1,000 each
Available for one year
Multiple scholarships will be awarded in 2021

Who can apply?

Students completing Year 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 in 2021 in a registered Victorian government school
Students involved in school and community activities
Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2021 end-of-year academic results
Statements written by the applicant confirming the their involvement in school and community activities. This section must be completed by the student
Evidence of the applicant's parent/guardian holding a valid Health Care Card (for those students under the age of 16 years) or a Low Income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card, or the applicant receiving the Youth Allowance (Centrelink Reference Number required)

NOTE: Students with limited access to face-to-face school and community activities due to COVID-safe settings should include details of previous involvement in school and community activities, or school and community activities undertaken via online or virtual platforms such as Zoom

Application Closing Date

28 February 2022

Further information

John and Maud Askew bequeathed funds for the benefit and advancement of Victorian government primary and secondary school students

Marrung Education Scholarships for Year 10 Koorie students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Department of Education and Training
Valued at $5,000 ($2,500 per year)
Available for two years
Twenty scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?

Marrung Education Scholarships are for students who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Students completing Year 10 at a Victorian government school in 2021
Students planning on completing Year 11 and 12 at a Victorian government school commencing in 2022

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2021 Year 10 school reports
Referee reports confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and Koorie community activities
Name and contact details from a school referee, eg. school principal or teacher
Name and contact details from a community referee, eg. Koorie Elder, Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (LAECG) Chairperson or Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO)
Signed media consent form

Additional Information

Scholarship payments are made to the student's family before the start of the school year
Schools are requested to complete a report annually confirming the student's satisfactory progress
At the end of Year 12, students must complete an evaluation questionnaire

Further information

Please contact the Scholarships Coordinator phone 7022 1873
The Marrung Education Scholarship Guidelines, and Application Form can be accessed from the Marrung Education Scholarships website: www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/marrung.aspx

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Completed Application Forms and supporting documents should be emailed to:marrung@edumail.vic.gov.au

Steve Gibson Memorial Scholarships for Year 10 students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division
Valued at $600
Available for two years ($300 per year)
Two scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students who are currently completing Year 10 in 2021 in a registered Victorian school
Students with a parent/guardian who is a financial member of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division
Students involved in school and community activities

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2021 end-of-year academic results
Evidence that the parent/guardian is a financial member of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division - member details required
Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities

28 February 2022

Tynan-Eyre Memorial Scholarship for Year 10 Koorie Students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Victorian Police Blue Ribbon Foundation
Valued at $400
One scholarship awarded each year (no police membership required)

Who can apply?

Koorie students who are completing Year 10 in 2021 in a registered Victorian school
Students involved in school and community activities

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2021 end-of-year academic results
Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities

NOTE: Students with limited access to school and community activities due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may include details of their previous involvement in school and community activities

Application Closing Date

28 February 2022

Further information

Constables Steven Tynan and Damien Eyre were tragically killed while on duty. This scholarship is awarded in memory of their bravery.

Tynan-Eyre Memorial Scholarship for Year 10 students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Victorian Police Blue Ribbon Foundation
Valued at $400
One scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students who are currently completing Year 10 in 2021 in a registered Victorian school
Students with a parent/guardian who is a member of the Victorian police force, a retired member or a police widow
Students involved in school and community activities

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2021 end-of-year academic results
Evidence that the parent/guardian is a member of the Victorian police force, a retired member or a police widow - member details required
Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities

28 February 2022

Further information

Constables Steven Tynan and Damien Eyre were tragically killed while on duty. This scholarship is awarded in memory of their bravery.

United World Colleges Scholarships for Year 10 and 11 students

Scholarship details

Administered by United World Colleges (Australia) Trust Ltd
To study the International Baccalaureate (IB) at one of the United World Colleges (UWC) overseas
Various scholarship schemes on offer with at least one full, and several partial scholarships awarded annually
Ideally, candidates will apply based on the desire to attend a UWC rather than go to a specific country, as the national Committee cannot guarantee that successful candidates will be offered their preferred location

Who can apply?

Australian citizens or permanent residents currently living in Australia
Students who are 16 or 17 years of age on the 1st of September, 2021

Application Opening and Closing Dates

contact enquiries@au.uwc.org

Further information

United World Colleges was founded in 1962. It is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of world peace through the education of young people.
Students in their last two years of secondary school are chosen from over eighty countries to attend one of the sixteen colleges around the world. The main objective is to educate outstanding young people from various national, ethnic and social backgrounds.
Students are assessed on their personal merit and potential, irrespective of race, creed, colour, gender, family background or ability to pay.
The first Australian students attended a UWC in 1972 and since then approximately 370 Australians have attended United World Colleges.
At present, nine Australian students are completing their IB at a UWC in in Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, The Netherlands and Armenia.
For further information please visit: www.uwc.org.au
Email: enquiries@au.uwc.org

VADC and Ivy Blair Scholarships for Year 10 students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Victorian Association for Deserted Children (VADC) and the Ivy Blair Scholarship Fund
Valued at $750
Available for one year

Who can apply?

Students completing Year 10 in 2021 in a registered Victorian school
Students who are dependent on a sole parent/guardian or whose parent/s are deceased
Students involved in school and community activities
Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2021 end-of-year academic results
Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities
Evidence of the applicant's parent/guardian receiving Centrelink benefits (for those students under the age of 16 years) and the applicant's guardian/parent holding either a valid Health Care Card, a valid Low Income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card or Youth Allowance, (Centrelink Reference Number required)

28 February 2022