Scholarships Program 2026

Applications are open from 1 July to 31 August 2026.

Please see Scholarship Guidelines for more information on who can apply. You can also download a PDF application form.

Application Form 2026

Applicant Details

Title

Name(Required)

First Last

Gender(Required)

Prefer not to say

Male

Female

Prefer to self-describe

Date of birth(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?(Required)

Yes

Centrelink Number CRN (if known)

Occupancy ID (if known)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Mobile Phone

Home Phone

Address

Property Address(Required)

Street Address Suburb Postcode

Postal Address

My postal address is different to the address above

Postal Address

Street Address Suburb State Postcode

Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident?(Required)

Yes

How long have you been a tenant?(Required)

Less than 1 year

1 – 5 years

5+ years

What Type of Housing are you in?(Required)

Social

Affordable

Private/Other

Have you received a Link Wentworth Scholarship in the last 2 years?(Required)

Yes

Scholarship Categories

There are 4 scholarship categories. Here is a brief overview of each category. Read each carefully before selecting the scholarship you wish to apply for. You may only apply for one Scholarship category.

Primary and High School – Kindergarten to Year 12 students (up to $750): this category supports school aged students by providing funds towards Outside-of-school (OOF) activities such as sports, dance, music, visual arts or swimming lessons. Funding may also be used for sports uniforms and equipment required to undertake OOF activities, school fees and study materials including textbooks, workbooks and study guides, tutoring and driving lessons, as well as excursions and extracurricular fees.
Tertiary Education – Adult Learners enrolled in a course at University, TAFE (Cert III or higher), a registered training organisation (RTO) or accredited institution (up to $1,500): this category supports applicants by providing funds towards course fees and essential equipment required to complete the enrolled course, including textbooks, workbooks, study guides, uniforms essential to the course such as nursing uniforms or safety shoes, and tutoring.
Professional Development & Lifelong Learning – Adults and mature learners enrolled in a course with an accredited institution or registered training organisation (RTO) (up to $750): this category supports employment-related skill development such as driving lessons, short courses and qualifications, as well as employment-related essential equipment including safety shoes or white cards. Funding may also be used for fees associated with short courses including arts, crafts and language classes, educational or skill-building clubs and special interest groups such as motor vehicle clubs, recreation and art societies, and resources for study relating to short courses including textbooks, art supplies and dance shoes.
Digital Device – Tenants and approved household members enrolled in education who require a device for study (standard laptop or up to $750): this category provides funds for a device including a laptop, tablet or desktop computer to support study and learning activities.

Choose a Scholarship Category(Required)

School Student (Primary or High School)

Tertiary Education

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Digital Device

Primary or High School

Outside-of-school (OOF) activities

Sports uniforms & equipment

School fees and study materials

Tutoring and driving lessons.

Excursions and extracurricular fees.

Other: Please List below

Tertiary Education

Course Fees

Essential equipment

Tutoring

Other: Please List

Professional Development & Lifelong Learning

Course Fees

Membership Fees

Driving lessons

Employment-related essential equipment

Resources for study

Other: Please List

Digital Device

Funds for a device

Other: Please List

Other(Required)

Supporting Information

Please attach documentation to support your application. The following documentation must be supplied for your application to be submitted successfully:

Evidence Required (all evidence needs to be issued within the last 3 months and include name and date)

Course Fees
Two documents required:
- Proof of enrollment: acceptance letter, enrollment email or student enrollment documents.
- Proof of fees: invoice, HECS schedule, course fees schedule, student fees statement, or an email/letter quote with fees.
Membership Fees
Two documents required:
- Proof of membership: enrollment confirmation, email, or club/tutoring/activity membership letter or email.
- Proof of fees: membership fee schedule, quote for club/tutoring/activity, or email with fee schedule.
Course Materials
Two documents required:
- Materials list.
- Quote or itemised cost of materials.
Digital Device
Two documents required:
- Proof of enrollment and study-related fees, as outlined under ‘Course Fees’.
- Quote or invoice for the digital device.

Documentation to support your application(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 15 MB, Max. files: 6.

Name of Course Provider (if other list details)

Amount applied for(Required)

Main purpose of the funds: e.g. music classes, driving lessons, tuition funds, other, (Please specify).

How will the scholarship contribute towards your learning or life goals?(Required)

e.g. does it help meet an academic goal, or/and an employment goal, or/and help participate in lifelong learning and development. Please describe in 250 words or less.

Declarations

I certify that the personal information provided in this application form is correct.(Required)

Yes

I have attached supporting documentation. e.g., course acceptance letter, copy of course fees, or quotes for any equipment costs or sporting activities.(Required)

Yes

I am 18 years old or older (if you ticked "no" your parent/guardian must sign this form).(Required)

Students who are 18 years of age or older at the time of application may sign this declaration. Where a student is under 18 years of age, this form must be signed by the student’s parent or guardian.

Yes

Full Name of Signee(Required)

Date

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Signature(Required)

Relation to applicant (if signed by parent or guardian):

Media consent

Please tick this box if we can contact you about being interviewed for media stories.

Scholarships Program 2026

Application Form 2026

Applicant Details

Address

Scholarship Categories

Supporting Information

Declarations

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