No, YAL wants to hear from the young person themselves. This isn’t an English assignment. We want to get to know you and hear your story from your own words, it’s not a test, be yourself and let us get to know what you are passionate about receiving a scholarship will impact/improve your life.

A selection panel will review all applicants according to the criteria set out in the Application Form. The selection panel consists of representatives from various education sectors. After considering all applications, the selection panel will make recommendations to the Board of Directors. 

Yes, please see our Terms and Conditions regarding deferring.

Rural or remote encompasses all areas outside Australia’s major cities. For further information follow this link.

Anything to support your educational needs. This includes but is not limited to:

Tuition Fees Uniforms - Specialist Clothing Books

Equipment Specialist course fees Living Expenses

Tutoring Travel Computer software/hardware

Living Experiences

Notification of the outcome of your application is expected by December 2025.

Please see our Terms and Conditions under Grounds of Scholarship Termination.

You would want to apply for an Upper Secondary Scholarship.

Please see the Publicity and Promotions section in our Terms and Conditions, as a general rule your social media will only be considered if you are short-listed for an interview.

Feedback on individual applications will NOT be provided.