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 and the City of Greater Geelong, 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, City of Greater Geelong, 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.
Renewal Applications
The renewal scholarship round for recipients who HAVE PREVIOUSLY received a Western Chances scholarship has now closed for 2026.
The next renewal round will open in late-February 2027.
Read our top Frequently Asked Questions below.
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Yes. If you meet the eligibility criteria, your Western Chances scholarship can follow you beyond secondary school to university or training.
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Tertiary students wishing to apply for a scholarship do not need a nominator.
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The next tertiary scholarship rounds will open in mid-February 2026.
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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.
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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