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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, valued at $1500
  • Available for one year

Who can apply?
  • Students who complete Year 10 in 2026 in a registered Victorian government school
  • Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What to include with your application
  • Applicant's 2026 end-of-year school results (Step 2 of the online application form).
    • Applications submitted before the end of Term 4 will not be accepted. Please wait until you receive your end-of-year school results before submitting your application.
  • Evidence of the applicant receiving Youth Allowance or the applicant's parent/carer receiving Centrelink benefits and the parent/carer holding either a Health Care Card, a Low Income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card (Step 4 of the online application form - Centrelink Reference Number required)

Application Closing Date
  • 1 February 2027

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

If you have not yet registered you will need to do so here Register 

If you have already registered you can start your application here Apply for this Scholarship 

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


Scholarship details
  • Managed by Equity Trustees
  • Valued at $1,500 each
  • Available for one year
  • Multiple scholarships will be awarded in 2027

Who can apply?
  • Students who complete Year 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 in 2026 in a registered Victorian government school
  • Students involved in school and community activities
  • Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What information you need to include with your application
  • Applicant's 2026 end-of-year school results (Step 2 of online application form)
    • Applications submitted before the end of Term 4 will not be accepted. Please wait until you receive your end-of-year school results before submitting your application.
  • Statements written by the applicant confirming their involvement in school and community activities. This section must be completed by the student (Step 3 of the online application form)
  • Evidence of the applicant's parent/carer receiving Centrelink income support benefits and 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 (Step 4 of the online application form - Centrelink Reference Number required)

Application Closing Date
  • 2 February 2027

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

If you have not yet registered you will need to do so here Register 

If you have already registered you can start your application here Apply for this Scholarship 

Lilly Murphy Memorial Scholarship


Scholarship details
  • Administered by Public Education Foundation
  • $1,250 per year for years 11 and year 12 (total scholarship value is $2,500 per student)
  • Available for two years (Year 11 and 12)

Who can apply?
  • Students who are currently in Year 10
  • Students who attend a registered Victorian government school
  • Students who can provide evidence of a strong commitment to equity and social justice
  • Students who demonstrate they contribute in the community and/or in extracurricular activities

Application Closing Date
  • 25 September 2026

Further information
  • This scholarship is named in memory of Lilly Murphy, who was studying Year 12 studies at Princes Hill Secondary College when she became ill and tragically passed away in November 2021.
  • Lilly was passionately involved in school and community activities around climate action, women’s rights, LGBTQI+ equality, First Nations sovereignty and worker rights. This scholarship has been established in honour of Lilly, her courage and her commitment to equity and social justice.
  • To apply for this scholarship, please visit: Lilly Murphy Memorial Scholarship
  • To view other scholarships administered by the Public Education Foundation, please visit Public Education Foundation Scholarships

Applications closed 25/09/2026

Marrung Education Scholarships for Year 10 Koorie students


Scholarship details
  • Managed by the Department of Education
  • Valued at $5,000 ($2,500 per year)
  • Available for two years

Who can apply?
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Students completing Year 10 at a Victorian government school
  • Students planning on commencing Year 11 and 12 at a Victorian government school

Further information

Public Education Foundation


Public Education Foundation

Managed by the Public Education Foundation.

The Public Education Foundation offers a range of scholarships to help young people at public schools reach their potential.

Please check individual scholarships to confirm the opening and closing dates.

For more information on scholarships available, how to apply and contact details please visit the Public Education Foundation Scholarships website.


VADC and Ivy Blair Scholarships for Year 10 students


Scholarship details
  • Managed 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 who complete Year 10 in 2026 in a registered Victorian school
  • Students who are dependent on a sole parent/carer or whose parent/s are deceased
  • Students involved in school and community activities
  • Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What to include with your application
  • Applicant's 2026 end-of-year school results (Step 2 of the online application form)
  • Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities (Step 3 of the online application form)
  • Evidence of the applicant's parent/carer receiving Centrelink benefits (for those students under the age of 16 years) and the applicant's parent or carer holding either a valid Health Care Card, a valid Low Income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card or Youth Allowance, (Step 4 of the online application form - Centrelink Reference Number required)

Application Closing Date
  • 1 February 2027

If you have not yet registered you will need to do so here Register 

If you have already registered you can start your application here Apply for this Scholarship