Young Carer Bursary Programme: Applications open soon!
The young carer bursary programme application open SOON on Monday 13th October. These bursaries will assist young carers in greatest need, to continue to study and to relieve the financial pressure for them to undertake part-time work while studying and caring.
Who is eligible?
Young carers aged 25 years and under (born in 1990 or later), may apply for a 2015 bursary if they are:
- studying an approved course either full-time or part-time during 2015 at:
- secondary school
- TAFE
- an apprenticeship, or
- an undergraduate course at university.
- an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
- not receiving another bursary or scholarship
Young carers may also be eligible if they are not currently enrolled in study or training in 2015 but can prove enrolment if granted the bursary.
How do you apply?
Applications for 2015 bursaries will open on the Monday 13 October 2014 and close on Sunday 9 November 2014. An on-line application form will be available from 13 October which is linked to the Young Carer website. An independent selection panel will assess applications and select recipients based on greatest need.
For more information visit www.youngcarers.net.au ; email ycbursaries@carersaustralia.com.au or ring 1800 756 238.
