A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS
Tertiary Program
Our Tertiary Program focuses on supporting students in University and TAFE who are facing financial barriers to their studies. These students may come from families who have limited capacity to help with the costs associated with their studies or may not have any family support system at all. They may also have had to relocate to a new city or town to pursue their desired studies.
“I know that I wouldn't be where I am (or even able to write this email to you on a laptop!) without you guys…even just knowing that you believed in me enough to support me meant a great deal”.
- Nala (Agriculture student)
Program Overview
We work directly with University and TAFE students in our Tertiary Program to ensure they have the tools and resources needed to complete their chosen studies. This is provided through two key forms of assistance – regular financial support and regular check-ins.
Program Inclusions
Regular financial assistance
$3,600 is provided per quarter to each tertiary student. This helps cover the educational and living expenses associated with their chosen course and significantly reduces financial stress, allowing students to focus on their studies and pursue associated opportunities, such as internships and networking programs. These assistance payments are made directly into each student’s bank account, with specific amounts allocated to agreed areas. The agreed areas include textbooks and stationery, internet access, IT consumables, extra-curriculars, transport, food, accommodation, utilities, amenities and other education fees. This process provides students with a sense of financial independence and responsibility, allowing them to practice budgeting.
Regular check-ins
Our regular check-ins provide occur quarterly, in line with our financial assistance payments. They provide an important sense of support and are an opportunity to reflect on progress, celebrate academic wins, address challenges, and ensure out assistance continues to be as beneficial as possible. This process requires students to regularly engage with us throughout the program, including regularly sending us written reflections, academic transcripts and confirmations of expenditure.
Additional assistance is also provided in the following areas
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$1,400 laptop voucher for students in their first year of study
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$500 - $1,500 per year for students completing required work placements (for up to three years)
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$500 academic bonus payment per year for students with an improved or high Weighted Average Mark, or upon successful completion of a TAFE course
“I hope for the future that one day I will be in a position to help others, just as other individuals have helped me. I will not ever forget the generosity of this scholarship, and will attempt to emulate its ethos in my future work.”
- Gill (Doctor of Medicine)
How To Apply
Applying is quick and easy! Simply apply now via the button below.
If you have any questions, please contact us on studentassist@astartinlife.org.au or (02) 9264 3017.​
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