Grow a Star Funding Applications
Do you know a young person who could do with some support through the Grow a Star program?
Grow a Star scholarships empower young people to stay connected to their education, engage meaningfully with their local community, and pursue their full potential across education, sport, music or the arts.
What the scholarships cover
Education
- Elective school fees
- Protective clothing (PPE) for elective subjects
- Devices *
- Stationery items
- Specialist program fees
- School uniforms
- School excursions and camps
Sport
- Registration fees
- Uniforms and/or sporting equipment
Arts/Music
- Tuition/lesson fees
- Equipment or instruments
- Uniforms
What the scholarships do NOT cover
- Mobile phones
- Medical expenses
- Accommodation
- General or voluntary school fees
- Home schooling fees
Who can apply
Applicants must:
- be aged between 10 and 18
- be engaged in education, training or employment
- demonstrate a genuine need for assistance
- show how the scholarship will benefit them
Australian applications
Australian scholarships are offered through set application rounds during the year.
Applications will only be accepted during advertised opening and closing dates.
Autumn Round opens – 1 March and closes 31 March
Spring Round opens – 1 September and closes 30 September
How to apply
Click on the link to the right to complete the online Australian Grow a Star General Application.
Next steps
You will receive an email or text message confirming receipt of your application. Please make yourself available to speak with the Grow a Star Program Coordinator in the event they have any questions regarding your application.
The Grow a Star Program Coordinator will contact all successful applicants with information about their scholarship, including the amount of funding received, program reporting requirements and terms and conditions. In addition, we will be asking successful applicants to sign a media release document to assist in supporting the program with photos and information for media releases.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email or text message.
* Please note that devices will be purchased by Grow A Star to state education specifications or school BYOD program specifications.
New Zealand applications
How to apply
Click on the link to the right to download and complete the New Zealand Grow a Star General Application Form. Return it to newzealand@homeinplace.org.
Next steps
A Home in Place team member will contact all successful applicants with information about their scholarship, including the amount of funding received, program reporting requirements and terms and conditions.
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