Feedback from a number of scholarship providers indicates that students from our region aren't making the most of the scholarship opportunities available. To encourage students to explore these opportunities, the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project has compiled a one-page flyer with links to scholarships suited for Primary, Secondary, and beyond
This information is also listed below. We encourage schools to share this information with students and their families via school newsletters.
Scholarship information covers all stages of education including:
- Primary School,
- Secondary School,
- Undergraduate / VET studies
- Postgraduate studies
Greater Shepparton scholarship opportunities
- Greater Shepparton Foundation offers Liftoff Scholarships for students transitioning to tertiary education and training. Visit: greatershepparton.foundation
- Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project offers scholarships to Year 6 students transitioning to secondary school. Contact: Belinda Senini, bsenini@gslp.com.au
- Goulburn Valley Health Foundation offers scholarships for GV Health employees across a range of health disciplines to support career development. Contact: gvhealthfoundation@gvhealth.org.au
- In partnership with GMLLEN, the Greater Shepparton Foundation offers Employment and Vocational Training Scholarships. Visit: greatershepparton.foundation
More scholarships
Beyond local scholarships, here’s a list of more opportunities on offer:
- You Thrive - youthrivevictoria.org.au
- Freemasons Foundation Victoria freemasonsfoundation.org
- Public Education Foundation publiceducationfoundation.org.au
- Good Universities Guide gooduniversitiesguide.com.au
- Dept. of Edu. Victorian Government vic.gov.au/student-scholarships
- Equity Trustees - eqt.com.au/our-services/community/grant-funding/scholarships
- La Trobe Shepparton latrobe.edu.au/shepparton/study/ scholarships
- GO TAFE gotafe.vic.edu.au/courses/scholarships
- University of Melbourne scholarships.unimelb.edu.au
Many schools, universities, TAFEs, training providers and service clubs also offer scholarships. Check their websites or ask a careers team to learn more.
Tertiary Access Payments are also available to support further education Visit: servicesaustralia.gov.au/tertiary-access-payment
Need help with your Application?
Lighthouse’s OLLY team can assist young people up to 25 years of age with writing scholarship applications. No bookings required, just drop in during the session times listed below!
Location: OLLY is located at GOTAFE Fryers Street Campus (behind the basketball half-court). Scholarship Writing Sessions:
- Thursday, 2 October (school holidays) 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Thursday, 9 October (first week back at school) 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
For more information regarding scholarship application support, please contact session hosts: Tone Jessup, tjessup@gslp.com.au or Sam Sharpe, ssharpe@gslp.com.au