Our Scholarship Program provides much needed tangible financial support to talented and motivated students who face many barriers to pursuing their education.

We support eligible young people from Melbourne’s west from secondary school, and whilst the need continues, through to TAFE and tertiary education. If you are a tertiary student and meet the eligibility criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

  • You are under 25 years at the time of your first application.

  • You are enrolled at a University, TAFE or other educational institution for the coming 12 months.

  • You are studying a Certificate IV or above, with a pathway to further education.

  • You live in one of the local government areas of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley or Wyndham.

  • You are experiencing financial hardship. As you must be receiving government assistance to be considered for a Western Chances scholarship, international students are not eligible to apply.

New Applications

The 2024 scholarship round is now closed.

All scholarships are now being assessed with outcomes advised in early June. Payment of scholarships will occur shortly after.

The next scholarship round will open in February 2025.

Renewal Applications

The 2024 scholarship round is now closed.

All scholarships are now being assessed with outcomes advised in early June. Payment of scholarships will occur shortly after.

The next scholarship round will open in February 2025.

Read our top Frequently Asked Questions below.

  • Yes. If you meet the eligibility criteria, your Western Chances scholarship can follow you beyond secondary school to university or training.

  • Tertiary students wishing to apply for a scholarship do not need a nominator.

  • In 2024, the ‘New’ scholarship found (for students who have not previously received a Western Chances scholarship) and the ‘Renewal’ scholarship round (for students who have previously received a Western Chances scholarship) is now open and will close at 5.00pm on Monday, 25th March February 2024. Successful scholarships will be paid in June.

  • All applications must be accompanied by supporting documentation that addresses the talents and motivation of each student, as this is used to validate each application. Please refer to the supporting documents guides in our application portal.

  • If you still have any questions or require assistance with the scholarship process do not hesitate to contact the programs team at info@westernchances.org.au