Scholarships

ACU Step Up Program

Uni Step-Up is a chance to experience university life by studying two first-year university units while in year 11. Get a head start at university, develop uni-level study skills, and discover more about potential degrees. Uni Step-Up is delivered in two formats at Australian Catholic University. An on-campus program is delivered during the winter and summer school holidays, and an online program for regional students through the year. Speak to careers or library staff at Wyndham for information.

FACS scholarships

Family and Community Services offers scholarships to students enrolled in education. The scholarship helps young people complete their studies and reach their full potential. Successful applicants will receive $1,000. You are eligible to apply if you are living in social housing, a social housing applicant, receiving FACS private rental assistance, living in crisis/supported accommodation, or living in out-of-home care

Premier’s ANZAC Memorial scholarships

The Premier’s ANZAC Memorial Scholarships are an opportunity to visit significant overseas sites associated with Australia’s participation in war for Years 10 and 11 students in selected schools.

Jim Anderson Scholarship

The Jim Anderson Memorial Scholarships encourage local students from Blacktown City schools to undertake university studies and contribute to the development of the local economy. Provided in honour of the late Jim Anderson, the former Member for Londonderry in NSW State Parliament and the former Mayor of Blacktown City Council. Mr Anderson was a tireless advocate for public education and Western Sydney, and his memory is honoured each year through the provision of five scholarships up to the value of $5000 which are granted to students in government high schools in Western Sydney who will be undertaking formal full-time study at either Western Sydney University or at a TAFE NSW college or campus.

We encourage Wydham College students to gain a position in a full-time course for the following year at either the University of Western Sydney or at a TAFE NSW college or campus; and provide proof of enrolment. One of the scholarships is designated for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student. The scholarship is valued at $5,000.

Public Education Foundation scholarships

Offers hundreds of scholarships and awards to students and educators in public school systems across Australia. Scholarships help students overcome barriers to achievement created by social and economic disadvantage.  We also acknowledge and reward academic excellence in our public schools.

Youth off the Streets scholarships

Youth Off the Streets is a non-denominational community organisation working for disadvantaged young people who may be homeless, drug dependent and/or recovering from abuse including immense personal trauma such as neglect, physical, psychological and, or emotional abuse.

Educational Access Scheme (UAC)

• Year 11 and/or Year 12
• the period in which you gained the qualifications you are using to seek admission to an undergraduate course.