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Get in quick! Applications will close at 5.00 pm, Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Apply for a School-Based Scholarship!

Are you a Youth Opportunities Personal Leadership Graduate looking for help to reach your full potential? Our scholarship program is aimed at helping graduates of the Personal Leadership Program, through assistance towards study goals and future career plans.


How to apply

Please ensure you scroll down or click the links to read the requirements and FAQs prior to starting your application.

To apply for a scholarship, you can choose one of the two options:

ONLINE: Complete the online application form. You cannot save your progress on this form, so before beginning, you must download the referee form and have your chosen referee complete it, ready to upload.

OR

PDF: Download the PDF application form, complete it and send to scholarships@youthopps.com.au (includes the referee form, a personal statement and evidence of financial need within the application).

After reading the FAQs (further down the page), please do not hesitate to email scholarships@youthopps.com.au if you have any further questions relating to your application. Good luck!

Graduates can apply for a scholarship in one or more of the following categories:

Financial Support

Are you a keen design student wanting to advance your skills, but need help purchasing new design software? Or a VET student wanting to purchase tools to help complete your course?

A Financial Support scholarship goes towards purchasing an item or opportunity that wouldn’t otherwise be available to you. E.g. laptop, textbooks, TAFE or VET fees, courses, driving lessons, transport costs, specialised equipment, software etc., to the value of $1,500.

Career Guidance

Know what you want to do in life, but not sure how to get there?

A Career Guidance scholarship provides the opportunity to be linked with leaders in your industry of interest, with up to $1,500 worth of mentoring, short-term guidance, advice or work experience.

Academic Tutoring

Looking to do an extracurricular course or additional tutoring to improve your grades and reach your education and career goals?

An Academic Tutoring scholarship provides up to $1,500 towards additional tuition costs or tutoring by an external tutoring company to support or advance your study.

Requirements: Before you start your application

The following three mandatory documents are required for every scholarship application. Please ensure you have access to these documents before starting your application.

Any documentation not attached or pages left blank/unsigned may result in the application not being accepted.

  1. Copy of the applicant’s most recent school report
  2. Evidence of Financial need (see FAQs below for more details)
  3. Scholarship application form, completed online or as a PDF, with all relevant sections completed:
    • Student section (PDF pages 1-4)
    • Parent/Guardian section (PDF page 5)
    • Referee section (PDF page 6)
    • Consent form signed by Student and Parent/Guardian (PDF page 7)

If you are completing your application online, please ensure you download the referee form and have your chosen referee complete it, ready to upload.

The additional evidence listed below is optional, but highly regarded by the selection committee:

  • Copy of certificates, awards, newspaper articles, references etc. from the previous 12 months
  • Supporting documents as listed in the application (i.e. written references, copies of work etc.)

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Accepted proof of financial need

Not proof of financial need

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Please read all FAQs before beginning your application.

1. What does financial need mean? What is proof of financial need?

Our scholarships are aimed at students who are facing financial or other types of disadvantage, allowing them opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise be able to access. You may be eligible to apply if you receive one of the following: 

  • School Cards Scheme
  • Austudy or ABSTUDY payment
  • Youth Allowance payment
  • Jobseeker payment
  • Health Care Card
  • Pension Concession Card

If you are in receipt of any of these benefits, your family’s financial situation has already been assessed by the government. You will need to provide proof, such as a copy of the card, or a letter from Centrelink showing payment of benefits. 

Please note: Family Tax Benefit, expired cards or a Medicare card will not be considered as proof of financial need.

If you are not in receipt of a benefit, then written statements and proof of income (e.g. recent tax return or payment summary) can be attached to your application.  The more information you can provide, the better we are able to assess your level of need.

Please see the infographics provided for acceptable proof of financial need:

2. Why do you need my latest school report?

We want to ensure we reward applicants who are putting their best efforts into their schoolwork. This does not mean you need to be a straight A student; we encourage anyone to apply. We may request another report in the future to determine if the scholarship has helped to maintain or improve grades. 

3. What kind of supporting documents should I attach?

Anything that supports your application and shows motivation, skill development, achievement, community service and determination to achieve your goals. This may include (but is not limited to) certificates, awards, newspaper articles, written references and copies of work.

4. What if my requested opportunity/item isn’t available?

In the instance that what you have requested is not available or possible (e.g. there is no tutor in the subject you have requested) we will work with you to find an alternative opportunity that still supports you towards your academic and career goals.

5. When will I be informed if I have been successful in my application?

All applicants (successful and unsuccessful) will be informed by Saturday 1st June 2024 via text message. Please ensure your phone number is correct on this form to ensure you receive this information. If your phone number changes, please notify us as soon as possible.

6. If I am successful, when will I receive my Scholarship?

Once scholarships are awarded, we hope to celebrate awardees at a suitable school assembly.

Please note there will be no 2024 scholarship event ceremony.

7. Can I re-apply?

All applicants are welcome to re-apply, Scholarship applications are open in Term 2 and 3 each year, with previous winners being able re-apply for additional scholarships for 2 years after completing the program.  

Have questions about Scholarships?

If you want to learn more, please email us at scholarships@youthopps.com.au

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