Overview
The Sure Start scholarship is supported by the Tasmanian Government through the Department for Education, Children and Young People to encourage young people who have experienced out-of-home care to pursue or continue their education and career endeavours.
Eligibility
- To be eligible students must be:
- Australian citizen or permanent resident,
- have been in out-of-home care (includes formal kinship care) in Tasmania as defined by the Department for Education, Children and Young People, and
- under the age of 24, and
- be a current resident of Tasmania.
- The scholarship is available to students undertaking undergraduate study in any Bachelor degree, or University Preparation Program, or Diploma of University Studies at the University of Tasmania in Semester 1, 2027, and can demonstrate committment to their education or training.
On-going Eligibility
- Remain enrolled
Amount
$5,000 per year
Duration
Duration of Course
Opening Date
28 August 2026
Closing Date
27 November 2026
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Not yet open
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