2024 Young Carer Bursary Program

Value: Varies depending on needs

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023

Number Available: Many

Eligibility Criteria:

To apply you must be a young carer:

• aged 12 to 25 years old for the entire time you're receiving the bursary
• studying an approved course in Australia within a recognised Australian institution, either full-time or part-time
  • in high school
  • TAFE or a registered training organisation (RTO) studying towards higher vocational education and training (VET) qualifications
  • at university, up to and including your first undergraduate degree*
• an Australian citizen or permanent resident living in Australia
• not receiving another scholarship.

Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships

Value: Pinnacle scholarships awarded to students in their first year as a Pinnacle scholar are valued at $8,000. Scholarships awarded to returning scholars are valued at $6,000.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 31 August 2023

Eligibility Criteria:

Scholarships are open to young LGBTQIA+ Australians who meet the criteria detailed below:

• Australian citizen or permanent resident (proof required during application stage)
• At least 18 years of age and younger than 27 years of age on 20 January in each year for which the scholarship is sought
• Have achieved good or reasonable scholastic results given your circumstances
• Will be undertaking fulltime studies
• Identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

How to apply:

Link for further information and application form: thepinnaclefoundation.org/our-scholars/apply-for-a-scholarship/