SCHOLARSHIPS

Greater Shepparton Foundation believes in empowering local people to pursue their goals—whether that’s through higher education, vocational training, or other meaningful pathways to study or employment.

 

Supporting individuals to follow their own aspirations is one of the most impactful ways we can strengthen our community, both now and into the future.

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Our scholarship opportunities have evolved over time in response to the changing needs of our community, ensuring we’re meeting young people where they are and helping them move forward—on the path that’s right for them.

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Currently, we offer three scholarship streams:

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Lift Off Education Scholarships
The Lift Off Education Scholarship program is now in its 10th year and has awarded 150 scholarships to local people to help remove financial barriers to achieving their further education aspirations. 
 

Scholarships ranging from 1 – 3 years of up to $10,000 are awarded.

Applications for study in 2026 open at 9am, Monday, September 15, 2025.  Read more here.

 

The Bella Ainsworth Perpetual Scholarship
The inaugural Ainsworth Perpetual Lift Off Education Scholarship was awarded in 2025.  It is currently the only perpetual scholarship offered as part of the Lift Off Education Scholarship program.  The scholarship was established as a gift in Bella’s name to support a local young student every year - forever more. 
 

Scholarships from 1 – 3 years of up to $10,000 are awarded to assist to reduce the financial barriers to further education.
 

This scholarship is administered alongside the Lift Off Education Scholarship program.  Applications for study in 2026 open at 9am, Monday, September 15, 2025.  Read more here.
 

If you are interested in discussing establishing a perpetual scholarship for your business or as a legacy, please email info@greatershepparton.foundation

 

Employment and Vocational Training Scholarship

Greater Shepparton Foundation, in partnership with Goulburn Murray LLEN has launched the Employment and Vocational Training Scholarship Program — a place-based initiative that provides direct financial assistance to young people aged 16–25 who are seeking access to vocational training, apprenticeships, and meaningful employment pathways.

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Through this partnership, scholarships of up to $500 are available to assist with course fees, tools, travel, or equipment — the essential but often unaffordable costs associated with commencing or continuing vocational education.

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Applications are open year-round, with assessments conducted twice a year. 

Applications are NOW OPEN.  For more information, including full scholarship guidelines please click here.​​