Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians – Grant Opportunity Guidelines for Applicants

Overview

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians (the Program) offers scholarships to unemployed youth to undertake Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, including workplace-based internships with local businesses. Applications for Round Four of the Program open on Thursday, 27 January 2022. To be eligible to apply, scholars must reside in one of the following 10 regional locations: • Grafton (NSW) • Gosford (NSW) • Wanneroo(WA) • Armadale(WA) • Shepparton (VIC) • Townsville (QLD) • Maryborough (QLD) • Port Pirie (SA) • Burnie (TAS) • Alice Springs (NT) Priority is given to the following applicants: • have exited the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in the previous two years, regardless of age; • Indigenous young Australians; • young Australians with a disability; and • young Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Under the Program, scholars are given the opportunity to complete a VET course from Certificate III to Advanced Diploma level in an Approved Program of Study that leads to an occupation in demand. Scholars participate in industry-based work placements that directly link study to real jobs through completing a 20-business day paid Internship.