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Scholarships available to Year 12 Students

Scholarships ranging in value from $600 to $30,000 are available to support current Year 12 students intending to continue their studies next year. Applicants are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships that they may be eligible for.

Alexander Rushall Scholarship for year 12 students undertaking a degree next year - no restrictions on the course


Scholarship details
  • Sponsored by Perpetual Limited
  • Valued at $1500
  • Available for one year
  • Five scholarships will be awarded in 2021

Who can apply?
  • Students completing Year 12 in 2020 in a registered Victorian government school who will commence full-time university in 2021
  • Students involved in school and community activities
  • Students who demonstrate financial need

What documentation do you need to provide?
  • Applicant's 2020 end-of-year academic results
  • Applicant's confirmation of enrolment in an approved tertiary course (no restrictions on the course) – evidence will be required by 1 March 2021
  • Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities
  • Evidence of the applicant receiving Youth Allowance or the parent/guardian holding either a Health Care Card, a Low Income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card - Centrelink Reference Number required


    • 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 2021

Further information
  • Students will need to scan and email a copy of their confirmation of enrolment for 2021 in a full-time university course to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021

If you are doing teaching next year you should also apply for the George Garibaldi Turri Scholarship, or if you are doing Fine Arts next year you should also apply for the Ella Donald Service Fine Arts Memorial Scholarship

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 

Alice Jennings Scholarship for Year 12 female Koorie students undertaking a degree next year


Scholarship details
  • Sponsored by the Department of Education and Training
  • Valued at $1000
  • Available for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress
  • One scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?
  • Female Koorie students who are currently completing Year 12 in 2020 in a registered Victorian school, who will be commencing a full-time approved TAFE or university course in 2021 in a field that contributes to the welfare of the Koorie population (i.e. law, social work, education, psychology or applied science – health, nursing, etc
  • Students involved in Koorie community activities

What documentation do you need to provide?
  • Applicant's 2020 end-of-year academic results
  • Applicant's confirmation of enrolment in an approved TAFE or university course – evidence will be required by 31 March 2021
  • Statement confirming the applicant’s involvement in Koorie community activities

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

Application Closing Date
  • 28 February 2021

Further information
  • Students need to scan and email their 2021 enrolment confirmation in a tertiary institution to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021
  • Students awarded this scholarship in previous years need to scan and email their academic results and 2020 enrolment confirmation to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021

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 

Australian Veterans Children Assistance Trust


Scholarship details
  • Administered by the Australian Veterans’ Children’s Assistance Trust (AVCAT)
  • Valued approximately $4000
  • Available for up to three years full time study(conditions apply)
  • Multiple scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?
  • Only students who are a child or grandchild of a person who has operational service (as defined by the legislation) or three or more years of continuous full-time service, as a member of the Australian Navy, Army or Air Force.
  • Students who are enrolled (or planning to enrol) in a full-time undergraduate, tertiary course of one or more academic years duration by attendance at an Australian tertiarty institution
  • Students who are eligible on income and assets grounds for the Centrelink Youth Allowance full-time educational benefits, at the time of application, if currently in full-time education (NB students may elect to receive VCES instead of Youth Allowance)
  • Students who are Australian residents

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Copy of your birth certificate
  • Copy of the Veteran's service record
  • Evidence of the applicant receiving Youth Allowance benefits for full-time study
  • Applicant’s confirmation of enrolment in a full-time course at an Australian university or TAFE – the course must be of one or more academic years in length at an undergraduate level
  • Copy of your academic results for the last 18 months
  • A personal statement and Academic Referee Report


Further information
  • There are many different schemes on offer in the scholarship. Students are requested to visit the website for information
  • Application forms can be obtained the website: www.avcat.org.au
  • Telephone: (02) 9213 7999
  • Email: info@avcat.org.au
  • Website: www.avcat.org.au

Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholarships for Year 12 boys


Scholarship details
  • Administered by Equity Trustees
  • Applications open mid-October 2020: further information and the online application can be found at www.dafyddlewis.com.au
  • Valued at $10,000 per year for three years only
  • Dafydd Lewis Trust scholarships are only available to boys
  • Multiple new scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?
  • Male students educated at a Victorian government school for the last 5 years preceding the awarding of the scholarships – exceptions apply for holders of humanitarian visas
  • Male students who intend to undertake a full-time degree at any university in Victoria in 2021 with the exception of Arts, Education, Music and Theology
  • Students whose parents'/guardians' joint gross income does not exceed the permissible threshold ($84,958.00 in 2019/20)
  • Applicants who are under 19 years of age on 1st January 2021 (i.e. not yet 20) – exceptions apply for holders of humanitarian visas

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Proof of the applicant’s parents'/guardians' financial status
  • Written report/statement from applicant
  • Written report/statement from principal
  • Evidence of the applicant’s ATAR score (when available)

Application Closing Date
  • TBC

Further information
  • The Dafydd Lewis Trust was established in 1942 and the first scholarships were awarded in 1943. Since its inception the Trust has awarded more than 1,100 scholarships
  • Information and the online application can be found at www.dafyddlewis.com.au
  • Telephone: 03 8623 5000
  • Email: charitabletrusts@eqt.com.au

Dammery Educational Tertiary Trust Scholarships


Scholarship details
  • Sponsored by Equity Trustees Limited
  • Four scholarships for Tertiary studies are available valued at $2,500
  • Available for one year

Who can apply?
  • Students completing Year 12 in 2020 in a registered Victorian government school who will commence full-time university in 2021
  • Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Students will need to scan and email a copy of their 2021 confirmation of enrolment in a full-time tertiary course and a copy of their 2020 end of year report to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021
  • 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 2021

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 

Ella Donald Service Fine Arts Memorial Scholarships for Year 12 students undertaking a Fine Arts degree next year


Scholarship details
  • Sponsored by the Department of Education and Training
  • Valued at $1000
  • Available for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress
  • Several scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?
  • Students who are completing VCE in 2020 in a registered Victorian government school
  • Students who will commence a full-time fine arts degree or diploma in 2021
  • Students under 21 years of age who demonstrate financial need

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Applicant's 2020 end-of-year academic results
  • Applicant's 2021 confirmation of enrolment in a full-time fine arts course – evidence will be required by 1 March 2021
  • VCE results and evidence that VCE was completed in a Victorian government school
  • Evidence of the applicant receiving Youth Allowance or the applicant's parent/guardian holding 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 2021

Further information
  • Students will need to scan and email a copy of their 2021 confirmation of enrolment in a full-time fine arts course and a copy of their 2020 end of year report to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021
  • Students awarded this scholarship in previous years will need to scan and email their re-enrolment confirmation for 2021 and a copy of their 2020 end of year results to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021

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 

Francis Gregory Foundation Scholarship for Year 12 students


Scholarship details
  • Administered by Francis Gregory Foundation Trustees
  • Valued at $6,000 per year (subject to annual review)
  • Available for the duration of the student’s undergraduate degree
  • Two scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?
  • Registered VCE students who are Australian citizens
  • VCE students who have achieved an ATAR score greater than 80 in 2020
  • VCE students who intend to undertake a full-time degree at any university in Australia in 2021
  • Students who are residents of Victoria and live in an FZ zone (as defined by the Victorian Government Department of Planning and Community Development) and whose parents own the property from which the main family income is derived
  • Students who can demonstrate financial hardship in relation to pursuing University studies

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Application form
  • Written report/statement from applicant
  • Written report/statement from principal and referees
  • Evidence of the applicant’s ATAR score (when available)
  • Signed parent's financial statement document


Further information
  • The Francis Gregory Foundation was established in 2012 and the first scholarships were awarded in 2013. The scholarship has been established to provide financial support to children of primary producers, to assist them to undertake University undergraduate studies by reducing financial barriers
  • Application forms can be obtained by emailing your request to info@francisgregory.org.au
    • or it can be downloaded from the website www.francisgregory.org.au
  • For further information visit www.francisgregory.org.au or telephone: 0438 254177

Frederick Richard O’Connell Scholarship for year 12 students


Scholarship details
  • Administered by Equity Trustees Limited
  • Valued at up to $5,000 per scholarship
  • Available for one year.

Who can apply?
  • Students who will commence or continue a full-time degree or accredited course at a Victorian university in 2021
  • Students who demonstrate good character, personality, academic achievement and proficiency at sport.

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Student's 2021 confirmation of enrolment in an approved degree or accredited course at a Victorian university
  • Evidence of the applicant's parent/guardian Timber Merchants Association (Victoria) membership details (if applicable).


Further information
  • Preference will be given to candidates who are children of either employees or directors/proprietors of companies that are members of the Timber Merchants Association (Victoria).
  • Application guidelines and access to the Application form can be obtained from Equity Trustees Limited's website: www.eqt.com.au
  • Telephone: Equity Trustees Philanthropy Services on 1300 133 432
  • Email: charities@eqt.com.au

George Garibaldi Turri Scholarships for Year 12 students undertaking a teaching degree next year


Scholarship details
  • Sponsored by the Department of Education and Training
  • Valued at $2682 for the first year
  • Available for the duration of the course up to four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress
  • Thirty scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?
  • Students who are currently completing Year 12 in 2020 in a registered Victorian government school and will commence a full-time course in teacher education in 2021
  • Only students commencing a teaching degree in 2021 are eligible
  • Students involved in school and community activities
  • Students who demonstrate financial need

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Applicant's 2020 end-of-year academic results
  • Applicant's 2021 confirmation of enrolment in an approved teacher education course – evidence will be required by 31 March 2021
  • Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities
  • Evidence of the applicant receiving Youth Allowance or the applicant's parent/guardian holding either a Health Care Card, a Low Income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card (Centrelink Reference Number required)


    • 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 2021

Further information
  • Students will need to scan and email their 2021 enrolment confirmation to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021
  • Students awarded this scholarship in previous years need to scan and email their 2020 academic results and re-enrolment confirmation for 2021 to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021
  • Amount adjusted annually in line with Commonwealth Retail Price Index
  • If you are not commencing a teaching degree in 2021, please do not apply as you are not eligible

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 

Glenn Moorhead Memorial Scholarship for Year 12 students undertaking a degree next year


Scholarship details
  • Sponsored by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division
  • Valued at $600
  • Available for one year
  • One scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?
  • Students who are currently completing Year 12 in 2020 in a registered Victorian school and will commence full-time tertiary education in 2021 (no restrictions on the course)
  • 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 2020 end-of-year academic results
  • Applicant's 2021 confirmation of enrolment in an approved tertiary course – evidence will be required by 31 March 2021
  • 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

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 2021

Further information
  • Students will need to scan and email a copy of their confirmation of enrolment for 2021 to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021

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 

Ken Matthews Memorial Scholarship for Year 12 students undertaking a degree next year


Scholarship details
  • Sponsored by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division
  • Valued at $600
  • Available for one year
  • One scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?
  • Students who are currently completing Year 12 in 2020 in a registered Victorian school and will commence full-time tertiary education in 2021 (no restrictions on the course)
  • 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 2020 end-of-year academic results
  • Applicant's confirmation of enrolment in an approved tertiary course for 2021 – evidence will be required by 31 March 2021
  • 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

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 2021

Further information
  • Students will need to scan and email a copy of their confirmation of enrolment for 2021 in an approved tertiary course to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021

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 

Margaret Schofield Memorial Scholarship (1) Music Performance for Year 12 students


Scholarship details
  • Administered by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
  • Valued at $7000
  • Available for the first year of the student’s course in music performance
  • One or more scholarships awarded each year in each category

Who can apply?
  • Students completing VCE in Music Performance as a soloist and/or Music Investigation as a soloist and/or VCE VET Music Industry (Performance) as a soloist
  • Students attending a Victorian government school
  • Students who can demonstrate a commitment to music in recent years and to a future career in music performance

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Submit on-line application to VCAA (available from VCAA website in early September)
  • VCE results for Music studies listed above

Application Opening Date
  • September 2020

Application Closing Date
  • 5 November 2020

Further information

Applications closed 05/11/2020

Margaret Schofield Memorial Scholarship (2) Music Composition for Year 12 students


Scholarship details
  • Administered by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
  • Valued at $7000
  • Available for the first year of the student’s course in music composition at an approved tertiary institution
  • One or more scholarships awarded each year in each category.

Who can apply?
  • Students completing VCE in Music Style and Composition, Music Investigation and/or VCE VET Music Industry (Performance) where students have included an original work in their performance examination program
  • Students attending a Victorian government school
  • Students who can demonstrate a commitment to music in recent years and to a future career in music composition.

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Submit an on-line application form to VCAA (available on the VCAA website in early September)
  • VCE results for any or all of the above Music studies


Further information

Applications closed 05/11/2020

Mary Jane Lewis Trust Scholarship for Year 12 girls


Scholarship details
  • Administered by Equity Trustees
  • Applications will open later in the year
  • Valued at $10,000 per year for three years only
  • Mary Jane Lewis Trust Scholarship Foundations scholarships are only available to girls
  • Multiple new scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?
  • Female students who intend to undertake a full-time degree at university in 2021 - there are no restrictions on courses a student can study
  • Students whose parents'/guardians' joint gross income does not exceed the permissible threshold ($84,958.00 in 2019/20)
  • There is no age restriction for applicants, however please note the restrictions regarding secondary education

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Proof of the applicant’s parents'/guardians' financial status
  • Written report/statement from applicant
  • Written report/statement from principal
  • Evidence of the applicant’s ATAR score (when available).

Application Opening Date
  • TBC

Application Closing Date
  • TBC

Further information
  • The Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation was established in 1994 and the first scholarships were awarded in 1995. Since its inception the Foundation has awarded 54 scholarships
  • Further information and the online application will be made available at www.maryjanelewis.com.au in late October/November
  • Email: charitabletrusts@eqt.com.au

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Walter Lindrum Memorial Scholarships


Scholarship details
  • Sponsored by Perpetual Limited
  • Valued at $500
  • Multiple scholarships available
  • Available for the duration of the full-time diploma or degree course, subject to satisfactory conduct and progress

Who can apply?
  • Students who are currently completing Year 12 in 2020 in a registered Victorian school who will commence a University or TAFE degree or diploma in Victoria in 2021
  • Students involved in school and community activities
  • Students who demonstrate financial need

What documentation you need to provide?
  • Applicant's 2020 academic results
  • Applicant's confirmation of enrolment in a University or TAFE - evidence will be required by 31 March 2021
  • Statements confirming the applicant's involvement in school and community activities
  • Evidence of the applicant receiving Youth Allowance or the applicant's parents/guardians holding either a Health Care Card, a Low Income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card (Card Reference Number required)


    • 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 2021

Further information
  • Students will need to scan and email their enrolment confirmation for 2021 to studentscholarships@education.vic.gov.au by 31 March 2021

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