Applications are open for Marrung education scholarships, which provide financial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete years 11 and 12.

This year, there are 30 scholarships of $5,000 each ($2,500 for Year 11 and $2,500 for Year 12).

The scholarships can be used for education-related items, such as school equipment.

Please share this information with eligible students so they can consider applying.

The Marrung education scholarships recognise students who demonstrate high potential to succeed in their chosen pathway. To be eligible, students must be:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• completing Year 10 at a Victorian government school

• planning on completing years 11 and 12 at a Victorian government school.

A selection panel of representatives from the department and the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated will review applications and select successful applicants using the following criteria:

• the student’s involvement in the Aboriginal community

• Year 10 academic results and school reports

• the student’s potential to succeed in a chosen pathway

• references from school and community representatives.

To apply, eligible students must complete and submit the Marrung education scholarship application form. Applications close on Friday 5 September 2025.