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.

Glenn Moorhead Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division
Valued at $300
One scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students who complete Year 8 in 2024 in a registered Victorian school
Only students with a parent/carer who is a financial member of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division are eligible
Students involved in school and community activities

What to include with your application

Applicant's 2024 academic results
Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities (Step 3 of the online application form)
Evidence that the parent/carer is a financial member of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division - (Step 4 of the online application form: member details required)

Application Closing Date

1 February 2024

Applications closed 01/02/2025

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 2024

Who can apply?

Students who complete Year 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 in 2023 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 2024 end-of-year academic results (Step 2 of 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 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

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 01/02/2025

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.

R S Marr Scholarship for Year 8 students

Scholarship details

Managed by the Department of Education
Valued at $300
Available for one year
Multiple scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students who complete Year 8 in 2024 in a registered Victorian government school
Students involved in school and community activities

What to include with your application

Applicant's 2024 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 2025

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 01/02/2025