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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 2023 in a registered Victorian school
  • 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 to include with your application
  • Applicant's 2023 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 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 2023


Applications closed 01/02/2024

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 2023 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 2024

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

Applications closed 01/02/2024

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 2023 in a registered Victorian government school
  • Students involved in school and community activities

What to include with your application
  • Applicant's 2023 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 2024

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 01/02/2024