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Whilst applications for the Grow a Star Youth Scholarship Program are open all year round, our first targeted youth scholarship funding round for 2023 is open from 8 March 2023 until 13 April 2023.

The scholarships aim to ensure that young people have an opportunity to reach their potential in the fields of education, sport, or the arts by providing funds to the value of $1500.00.

Who is eligible to apply?

Any young person who:

• is aged between 10 and 18 years of age,
• can demonstrate why they are seeking assistance,
• can demonstrate how the scholarship will benefit them,
• is engaged in education, training, or employment; and
• has a genuine sporting, artistic, musical or educational opportunity. 

How do I apply?

1. Complete the application form here.
2. Ensure you or your parent/guardian/significant other (if under 18 years) completes the declaration and signs the application form. 
3. Submit your application on or before the closing date. What happens with my application? You will receive an email or text message confirming receipt of your application. 
4. Please make yourself available to speak with the Grow a Star Program Coordinator in the event they have any questions regarding your application.
5. 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.
6. 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.