Our Scholarships Program helps to nurture the potential of young people by offering financial support that can re-engage them with education or training; or help take their studies to the next level.
The Kids Under Cover Scholarships Program is tailored for young people who are eager to pursue their educational development but need support to procure the resources required for these experiences. It’s often additional expenses such as uniforms, laptops, excursions and camps that can lead to social exclusion and discouragement for young people.
A sense of not being able to participate on a level playing field can result in a lack of motivation and drive, prematurely ending the educational journey for some. But, surveys of our participants and their carers have shown that in addition to enabling and encouraging further education and training, many scholarship recipients experience positive impacts on their confidence, mental wellbeing and improved social inclusion.
Find our more about the various scholarships that are offered through Kids Under Cover’s Scholarships Program thanks to the generous support of our partners and donors.
The Kids Under Cover Scholarship helps support young people who have a demonstrated passion and motivation to continue their education but are burdened by the cost of essential resources. Scholarships are offered to young people aged 12-25 years old who are undertaking schooling, TAFE, university or vocational training and who occupy or have a Kids Under Cover Studio on their property.
The Ken & Lenka Morgan Scholarship is designed to acknowledge young adults who have shown initiative and drive to achieve exceptional outcomes in their personal, educational or career aspirations. This is a one-off scholarship to the value of up to $5,000 awarded to a young person who is supported by our Studio Program.
The Sarah Davies Empowering Women Scholarship aims to support a young woman who demonstrates exceptional educational potential and a commitment to help support her community.
Kids Under Cover is proud to administer this initiative of the Victorian Government's Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) that aims to overcome barriers in students’ educational attainment and assist in school retention.
Following is a list of programs and organisations you could contact for additional support. Please contact the organisations directly to discuss eligibility and application process.
Kids Under Cover has no affiliation with these organisations or programs and this list is provided for informational purposes only.
Read about the young people who have received a Kids Under Cover scholarship and used the support to achieve brighter outcomes for their futures.
Liam has had a clear vision of his career path since he first started working at a family friend’s automotive refinishing business as a youngster….
The last three years have been an incredible journey for the recipient of the 2016 Ken and Lenka Morgan Scholarship. Studying Environmental Science (Environmental Management…
In a year when so much schooling was done at home during lockdowns, Junior can’t imagine how he would have got through his VCE had…
Sarah is one of two inaugural recipients of Kids Under Cover’s Sarah Davies Empowering Women Scholarship. The funds will help her take more time off…
From the brink of homelessness to an incredibly bright future, Shaylee’s life has come full circle. She recently shared her story with us, and the…
