Shaping Futures Scholarships
Shaping Futures Scholarships give students access to educational opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach because of financial hardship and disadvantage.
These scholarships provide $5,000 to help students cover essential costs like accommodation, food, transport and study materials, giving them the stability to focus on their education and their future.
But more than financial support, a scholarship tells a student that someone believes in them. It gives them confidence, hope and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
This Gifting Day you can help Reach One More future teacher, doctor, nurse, engineer, researcher or social worker who will go on to make a positive difference in our communities.
145
Shaping Futures Scholarships were available to support students
this year.
Over 2,000
applications received from students for a Shaping Futures Scholarship in 2026.
24%
of our domestic students come from a low socioeconomic status or disadvantaged area, far above the sector average of 15%.
Reach One More student like Nikayla
“There is a lot of bullying associated with poverty. I always felt different from the other children at school. But when I got to University and received support to buy the things I needed for classes, I started feeling like ‘I belong’. I’ve never had that before.”
Nikayla
Shaping Futures Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor Psychological Science (Honours)
Reach One More student like Jake
“I genuinely believe that the people who made my scholarship possible contributed to me becoming a teacher and my life now. It makes me emotional thinking about it. I can’t express my gratitude enough. It’s a great feeling to know someone believes in you.”
Jake
Shaping Futures Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Teaching (Science) (Honours)
Reach One More student like Brianna
“I struggled in school, which was probably to do with having undiagnosed autism and attention deficit disorder. The main thing I want to do after I graduate is to make sure no student is left behind like I was. Every student deserves teachers who care about them. Thank you to the donors who made my scholarship possible.”
Brianna
Shaping Futures Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Student
Reach One More student like Timothy
“Before receiving the scholarship, I’d sometimes eat less food to get by. Receiving this support reinforces that it is okay to ask for help and that people care for other people. I am so exceptionally thankful for the kindness and generosity of donors. I hope that one day I can return the compassion and goodwill shown to me.”
Timothy
Shaping Futures Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, Student
