The National Scholarship Program celebrates the talents of young people who show extraordinary promise and would benefit from additional support to reach their full potential.

Every year, over 25 young people from across Australia are awarded a Youth Off The Streets scholarship.

Scholarship recipients receive the following:

• Financial support - Recipients receive $6,000 towards educational or training goals over two years and can be used to pay for some course fees and support costs such as equipment, uniforms, textbooks and stationary.
• Staff support - Staff assist scholarship recipients with difficulties they may face such as budgeting expenses, housing, employment, healthcare, counselling and other service referrals.
• Mentoring - Each recipient is matched with an individual mentor who provides guidance and support during their scholarship.
• National Scholarship Awards ceremony - This event is held in November and formally recognises each recipient’s achievements

Eligibility for nomination

• Students aged 16–21 inclusive (as at 20 September) with a clear need for financial assistance
• Students studying in Australia for the duration of the two-year scholarship period
• Citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand (evidence will be required)

All successful applicants convey their genuine talent, ability and determination in any education or training course, including (but not limited to):

• Academic skills
• Visual or performing arts
• Sport
• Trade skills
• Music

• Address: PO Box 6025 ALEXANDRIA 2015 NSW
• Phone: (02) 9330 3500
• Email: scholarships@youthoffthestreets.com.au