FAQs

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.

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 will be expected by early December 2023.

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

You would want to apply for an Upper Secondary Scholarship.

Yes. See the requirements for each 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.

Only nominate (1) scholarship, however, the selection panel reserve the right to consider you for another if you are eligible.

Can someone other than the potential recipient apply for a scholarship on behalf of the young person?

Can I defer my scholarship?

What is considered Rural or Remote to apply for the YAL Members scholarship?

What can I use my funds for?

When will I know if I have recieved a scholarship?

What happens if I do not keep up with my obligation once I've been awarded a scholarship?

If I've left high school early to pursue alternative education (e.g. TAFE/Training) which scholarship do I apply for?

Can I apply for an area specific scholarshop if I attend school in the area but don't live in the area?

Why do I need to include my social media profiles?

Can I apply for more than one (1) scholarship?

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