Scholarships available to Year 6 Students

Scholarships ranging in value from $300 to $1,000 are available to support current Year 6 students who will be attending secondary school next year. Applicants are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships that they may be eligible for.

George Wilson Robertson Scholarships for Year 6 students

Scholarship details

Funded by the Euphemia Ann Robertson Estate, managed by Equity Trustees
Valued at up to $1,500 per scholarship over two years, which will be paid as a lump sum
Multiple scholarships may be awarded, subject to confirmation from Equity Trustees

Who can apply?

Students completing Year 6 in 2024 in a registered Victorian government school and who will be undertaking Year 7 and 8 (consecutively) in the following two years (2025 and 2026) in a registered Victorian government school
Students involved in school and community activities
Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What to include with your application

Applicant's 2024 end-of-year academic 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 holding a current Health Care Card, 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

1 February 2025

Further information

Euphemia Ann Robertson bequeathed funds for the benefit and advancement of Victorian government secondary school students

Applications closed 01/02/2025

John and Maud Askew Primary Scholarships for Years 4, 5 and 6 students

Scholarship details

Managed by Equity Trustees
Valued at $750 (Year 4 and 5) and $1,500 (Year 6)
Available for one year
Multiple scholarships are available, which will be awarded in 2024

Who can apply?

Students who complete Year 4, 5 or 6 in 2024 in a registered Victorian government school
Students involved in school and community activities
Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What information to include with your application

Applicant's 2024 end-of-year academic results (Step 2 of the online application form)
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 benefits and the parent/carer holding either a valid Health Care Card, a valid Low Income Health Care Card or a valid Pensioner Concession Card (Step 4 of the online application form: Centrelink Reference Number required)

Application Closing Date

1 February 2025

Further information

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

Applications closed 07/02/2025

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.