The Award

This scholarship is offered annually to a final-year high school student commencing university the following year or a first-year university student. Applications for 2024 are open until 30 October 2024.

The total value of this scholarship is AUD $5,000 per annum. This amount will be paid in 10 monthly instalments during the university year. Extension of the scholarship for further years will be contingent upon students receiving a Distinction average.

If the candidate also wishes, Toby Carrodus will be open to mentorship and career advice to the candidate.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. A low socio/economic background from a rural/regional area relocating to a larger, metropolitan area for university.
2. Demonstrated academic and sporting achievement.
3. Demonstrated community involvement.
4. Acceptance into an Australian university degree program (for final year school students this can be waived but payment will be contingent on being accepted into a program in a metropolitan area.)
5. Citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

In terms of the definitions of the listed above:

• Low-socio economic refers to a family receiving the low-income tax offset or middle-income tax offset.

• Rural/regional refers to all of Australia, except for the following areas:
  • Sydney; Wollongong; Newcastle; Central Coast
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane; Gold Coast
  • Perth
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Adelaide
• Academic achievement refers to an average grade of minimum A- or equivalent for high school students applying for the first year of university. For the maintenance of the scholarship while at university or for first year university students applying for the scholarship while already at university, there is a requirement of a minimum Distinction average or equivalent.

• Sporting achievement could include a variety of sports such as 'structured' sports, for example top 3 placings (not participation) in competitive athletics or swimming, representation in a regional soccer or hockey team, or individual sports such as tennis. Sporting achievements also include 'unstructured' sports, such as skateboarding or freestyle BMX (for example, sponsorships or competition wins).

• Community involvement could include a variety of things such as fundraising for a charity, being elected as a school or sports captain or volunteering at an animal shelter.

• Degree program must be a university level program. All degree programs are accepted (for example, Mathematics, Philosophy, Acting).

The above should serve as a guide only. Supporting evidence for the above must also be provided and certified by a Justice of the Peace.

To be accepted, you must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution, or provide evidence of acceptance into an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution degree program by year end for final year high school students.

Only citizens or permanent residents of Australia can apply.