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The application period for 2019 student scholarships is now closed. Applications will re-open in August 2020 for current Year 12 students, and in November 2020 for students in Years 4 - 11 (and tertiary).

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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 Trust Company Limited
Valued at $1500
Available for one year
Five scholarships will be awarded in 2020.

Who can apply?

Students completing Year 12 in 2019 in a registered Victorian government school who will commence full-time university in 2020
Students involved in school and community activities
Students who demonstrate financial need.

What documentation do you need to provide?

Applicant's 2019 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 2020
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.

Application Closing Date

31 January 2020

Further information

Students will need to scan and email a copy of their confirmation of enrolment for 2020 in a full-time university course to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.

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.

Applications closed 31/01/2020

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 2019 in a registered Victorian school, who will be commencing a full-time approved TAFE or university course in 2020 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 2019 end-of-year academic results
Applicant's confirmation of enrolment in an approved TAFE or university course – evidence will be required by 1 March 2020
Statement confirming the applicant’s involvement in Koorie community activities.

Application Closing Date

31 January 2020

Further information

Students need to scan and email their 2020 enrolment confirmation in a tertiary institution to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.
Students awarded this scholarship in previous years need to scan and email their academic results and 2020 enrolment confirmation to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.

Applications closed 31/01/2020

Dammery Educational Tertiary Trust Scholarships

Scholarship details

Sponsored by Equity Trustees Limited
Multiple scholarships for Tertiary studies are available for $2,500
Available for one year
Multiple scholarships to be awarded in 2020.

Who can apply?

Students completing Year 12 in 2019 in a registered Victorian government school who will commence full-time university in 2020
Families or students who demonstrate financial need.

What documentation you need to provide?

Evidence of a tertiary placement and enrolment acceptance letter is required to be eligible.
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

31st of January, 2020

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.

Applications closed 31/01/2020

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 2019 in a registered Victorian government school
Students who will commence a full-time fine arts degree or diploma in 2020
Students under 21 years of age who demonstrate financial need.

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2019 end-of-year academic results
Applicant's 2020 confirmation of enrolment in a full-time fine arts course – evidence will be required by 1 March 2020
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

31st of January 2020

Further information

Students will need to scan and email a copy of their 2020 confirmation of enrolment in a full-time fine arts course and a copy of their 2019 end of year report to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.
Students awarded this scholarship in previous years will need to scan and email their re-enrolment confirmation for 2020 and a copy of their 2019 end of year results to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.

Applications closed 31/01/2020

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 2019
VCE students who intend to undertake a full-time degree at any university in Australia in 2020
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
Students who are between the age of 17 and 20 as of 1st January 2020.

What documentation you need to provide?

Application form (available on request)
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
Currently completing application forms should be mailed to:

Telephone: 0438 254177
Applications are by hard copy only.
Application forms will not be available until October 1, 2019.

Applications closed 31/01/2020

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 2019 in a registered Victorian government school and will commence a full-time course in teacher education in 2020
Only students commencing a teaching degree in 2020 are eligible
Students involved in school and community activities
Students who demonstrate financial need.

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2019 end-of-year academic results
Applicant's 2020 confirmation of enrolment in an approved teacher education course – evidence will be required by 1 March 2020
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).

Application Closing Date

31 January 2020

Further information

Students will need to scan and email their 2020 enrolment confirmation to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.
Students awarded this scholarship in previous years need to scan and email their 2019 academic results and re-enrolment confirmation for 2020 to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.
Amount adjusted annually in line with Commonwealth Retail Price Index.
If you are not commencing a teaching degree in 2020, please do not apply as you are not eligible.

Applications closed 31/01/2020

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 2019 in a registered Victorian school and will commence full-time tertiary education in 2020 (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 2019 end-of-year academic results
Applicant's 2020 confirmation of enrolment in an approved tertiary course – evidence will be required by 1 March 2020
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.

Application Closing Date

31 January 2020

Further information

Students will need to scan and email a copy of their confirmation of enrolment for 2020 to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.

Applications closed 31/01/2020

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 2019 in a registered Victorian school and will commence full-time tertiary education in 2020 (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 2019 end-of-year academic results
Applicant's confirmation of enrolment in an approved tertiary course for 2020 – evidence will be required by 1 March 2020
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.

Application Closing Date

31 January 2020

Further information

Students will need to scan and email a copy of their confirmation of enrolment for 2020 in an approved tertiary course to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.

Applications closed 31/01/2020

Walter Lindrum Memorial Scholarships

Scholarship details

Sponsored by Trust Company Limited
Valued at $500
Two available in 2020.

Who can apply?

Students who are currently completing Year 12 in 2019 in a registered Victorian school who will commence a University or TAFE degree or diploma in Victoria in 2020
Students involved in school and community activities
Students who demonstrate financial need.

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2019 academic results
Applicant's confirmation of enrolment in a University or TAFE - evidence will be required by 1 March 2020
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).

Application Closing Date

31 January 2020

Further information

Students will need to scan and email their enrolment confirmation for 2020 to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au.
Students awarded this scholarship in previous years need to scan and email their 2019 academic results and confirmation of re-enrolment for 2020 to studentscholarships@edumail.vic.gov.au by 1 March 2020.

Applications closed 31/01/2020

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