Students eligible for Centrelink’s Start Up Loan are encouraged to opt in.
For other scholarships available to young people, see our page Other Scholarship Opportunities.
Are you 24 years old or under?
Chances for Children Tertiary Scholarships are granted to young people who are wanting to complete an undergraduate degree at University, or a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma at TAFE or MADEC.
Are you an Australian Citizen living in northwest Victoria or southwest New South Wales?
This area refers to the Local Government Areas of Mildura (RC), Wentworth (S), Balranald (S), Swan Hill (RC), Gannawarra (S), Buloke (S), Broken Hill and Greater Wakool Ward. You must currently reside or attend school in these areas (or their border communities) at the time of applying to Chances.
You must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for a Chances Scholarship.
Are there financial reasons why you need our help?
The application must show that the applicant and their family are unable to financially support their education.