The State Government is partnering with Victoria University to deliver more scholarships to students in Melbourne’s west.
Education Minister Ben Carroll announced $100,000 for the Western Chances Links Program for the next two years.
It delivers tailor-made, merit based scholarships to financially disadvantaged young people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
“Western Chances sends a powerful message to young people that the sky is their limit – encouraging them to take up leadership positions and develop their skills to represent and advocate for their communities,” Mr Carroll said.
Scholarships are awarded to talented and motivated young people who have been recognised by their nominators, teachers, lecturers, and the wider community.
The program also offers a wide range of high quality and free educational, personal, and professional development opportunities outside school to eligible Western Chances scholarship recipients.
The Western Chances Links Program delivers 200 scholarships from 32 government schools annually and the new funding will ensure more opportunities.
“Through this major alliance, we are poised to create new opportunities for our young people and pave the way for increased access to education, skills, learning pathways, and employment,” Western Chances founder and chair Terry Bracks said.
“At the heart of this partnership lies a deep-rooted belief in the power of education and our profound love for the west.”
