Scholarships
Youth Opportunities Scholarships
Youth Opportunities offers two life-changing scholarship programs to support young South Australians on their journey from school to further education and career success.
Our school-based scholarship round is now OPEN. Applications will close on Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 5pm ACST. Apply below.
School-Based Scholarships
Who is it for?
Graduates of the Elevate and Activate Personal Leadership Pathway in South Australia, to support their journey toward achieving study or career goals.
What’s offered?
Scholarships valued between $1,000 – $1,500 to support your next steps. You can apply for:
Driving Lessons – receive the opportunity to work towards gaining valuable driving experience including logbook or VORT test
Gift Cards – receive an Officeworks Gift Card for education support items like a laptop, iPad, art supplies, desk or stationery to support with study or work goals
Other Support – Receive an item or opportunity that wouldn’t otherwise be available to you. E.g. TAFE/course fees, textbooks or other items to support your goals
Selection Criteria:
Evidence of financial need (click the link below and go to FAQ page to see some examples)
Copy of the applicant's most recent school report
Teacher referee form
Why apply?
Since its inception in 2017, supporters of Youth Opportunities have made it possible to award $750,000 worth of scholarships to 605 young people across 27 regional and metropolitan schools.
“I’m so excited to receive this scholarship. This will mean I am able to take a pre-Uni design course I have been dreaming about for a long time!” - scholarship recipient
University Scholarships (Adam Scott Foundation)
Applications for the Adam Scott Foundation University Scholarships are currently closed until the start of next year.
Who is it for?
Graduates of the Personal Leadership Program who are:
Starting their first year of university or vocational study in 2025
Enrolled at a South Australian university or Registered Training Organisation
Australian citizens
What’s offered?
A fully funded university scholarship valued up to $75,000, covering the full cost of your undergraduate degree. That means no HECS debt!
Selection Criteria:
A 500-word personal statement
Two referee reports
Evidence of financial need
Why apply?
The recipient can choose to study any undergraduate course at any South Australian university, and will receive full financial support for the duration of their course. Hello no HECS debt!
With thanks to:
“I am so grateful for the Adam Scott Scholarship and the incredible opportunity it has given me to pursue my passion for occupational therapy.
Studying for free lifted a huge burden, allowing me to focus on my studies and ensure I could be the best version of myself as an Occupational Therapist.”
“Youth Opportunities changed my life, and I will always appreciate the support that made my dreams a reality."
Laticia’s journey began with sheer excitement and gratitude when she learned she was chosen as a recipient of the Adam Scott Foundation scholarship. With determination, she’s set her sights on pursuing a degree in psychology honours, driven by her desire to understand human behaviour and advocate for young people in marginalised communities. Her vision extends beyond academia; she aspires to create positive change in the world, whether through her own support company for young people or by lending her voice to important social issues. In her own words:
“I have been accepted into a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Flinders University. In addition, I want to do a Masters in either Social Work or Psychology. On completion of my degree, there are numerous options that I am considering - I'm looking at either starting my own support company focusing on young people and their needs; working in the Defence Force as a social worker; being an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community/women's rights/young people's voices to be heard; or I wouldn’t be surprised if I ended up in politics!"
