CREATED a decade ago in response to the increasing number of young people not able to afford the transition from secondary to post-secondary education, Greater Shepparton Foundation (GSF) and Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Foundation partnered to create the Lift Off Scholarship program.
Since its inception, the program has partnered with over 40 business and philanthropic organisations, awarding 132 scholarships that support local students into post-secondary education by helping to overcome financial barriers to their education aspirations.
Until now, Lift Off Scholarships have only been awarded to local young people for approved higher education courses, however, this year it is being extended.
GSF executive officer, Amanda McCulloch, said, “In 2025, alongside supporting young school leavers, GSF is opening applications to local people planning to return to study. This is a direct response to the financial challenges faced by those electing to take on study and the commitment required to invest in education.”
Lift Off Scholarship applications for study in 2025 are now open. A range of education scholarships of up to $10,000 will be awarded to Goulburn Valley school leavers or those returning to study for approved higher education courses including Diplomas, pathway programs, and Bachelor degrees.
Applications close Monday, December 16, 2024. For more information, and to check your eligibility, please refer to the scholarship guidelines via the ‘Scholarships’ page online at www.greatershepparton.foundation
