Scholarships available to Year 8 Students

Scholarships ranging in value from $300 to $1,000 are available to support current Year 8 students who will be continuing secondary school next year. Applicants are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships that they may be eligible for.

Albert Jacka and William Newton Memorial Scholarship for Year 8 students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by Port Phillip City Council
Valued at $1000
Available for one year
One scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students who complete Year 8 in 2022 in a registered Victorian school
Only students who live in the City of Port Phillip are eligible
Students involved in school and community activities
Families or students who demonstrate financial need

What to include with your application

Applicant's 2022 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 that the applicant's parent/guardian is receiving Centrelink benefits and holds a valid Health Care Card, a valid 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 2023

Further information

This scholarship is in memory of Albert Jacka and William Newton, two Victoria Cross winners who were residents of the City of Port Phillip.

If you do not live in the City of Port Phillip, please do not apply as you are not eligible.

Applications closed 01/02/2023

Angela Taylor Scholarships for Year 8 students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Police Association
Valued at $350 each
Available for one year
Two scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students who complete Year 8 in 2022 in a registered Victorian school
Only students with a parent/guardian who is a member of the Victorian police force, a retired member or a police widow are eligible
Students involved in school and community activities

What to include with your application

Applicant's 2022 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 that the parent/guardian is a member of the Victorian police force, a retired member or a police widow - member details required (Step 4 of the online application form)

Application Closing Date

1 February 2023

Further information

Constable Angela Taylor was tragically killed while on duty. These scholarships are awarded in memory of her bravery and her devotion to duty.

Applications closed 01/02/2023

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 2023

Who can apply?

Students who complete Year 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 in 2022 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 2022 end-of-year academic results (Step 2 of online application form)
Statements written by the applicant confirming the 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 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

1 February 2023

Further information

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

Applications closed 01/02/2023

R S Marr Scholarship for Year 8 students

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Department of Education and Training
Valued at $300
Available for one year
One scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students who complete Year 8 in 2022 in a registered Victorian government school
Students involved in school and community activities

What to include with your application

Applicant's 2022 end-of-year academic results (Step 2 of the online applications form)
Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities (Step 3 of the online application form)

Application Closing Date

1 February 2023

Further information

In 1946, funds were bequeathed by Robert Sterne Marr to provide a scholarship in perpetuity for the promotion and encouragement of education in Victoria

Applications closed 01/02/2023