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Building A Stronger, Brighter Future For Students

22 May 2017

The Andrews Labor Government is providing support to make sure young people at risk of disadvantage can continue their education and face a brighter future.

Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley announced today that students who live in public or community housing or who are at risk of homelessness are eligible to apply for a $1,100 Victorian Government scholarship.

There are 230 scholarships available, designed to assist with expenses such as books, laptops and course fees.

The scholarship program provides financial support to help young people to continue their secondary education.

Students are eligible to apply for a scholarship if they are under 21 years of age, experiencing financial hardship, and living in social housing or at risk of homelessness. Students must be studying in Year 11 or Year 12 at a Victorian Government school - or the equivalent at TAFE - for the 2018 academic year.

Successful recipients of the scholarship will have the potential to achieve a good attendance record and successful educational outcomes during the year, and must be supported within their school by a staff member such as a well-being coordinator or counsellor.

Administered by Kids under Cover, a not-for-profit organisation that assists young people at risk of homelessness, the scholarships have assisted 1,300 students in the last seven years.

Teachers are invited to nominate eligible young people in their school or TAFE. Applications can be made between 22 May and 30 June 2017.

For more information go to www.kuc.org.auExternal Link

Quotes attributable to Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley

“These scholarships are just one small way we are able to support young people no matter their background or where they live, in order for them to focus on their education and realise their potential.”

“It’s important that our young people are given every opportunity to remain in school and see education as a way of achieving their dreams.”

“I encourage teachers to get behind their students and help make a difference in the lives of students who may be at a critical point in their education.”

Reviewed 19 August 2020

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