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Scholarships

Supporting Victorian children who are living with a disability, chronic illness, or financial hardship to reach the next stage of development.

Applications open Monday, 27 July and close Friday, 9 October 2026.

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What can a Scholarship cover?

Scholarships can help cover sporting, arts and talent development costs, including equipment, training and travel. They also support basic educational needs, including books, stationery, uniforms, camps, excursions, approved laptops and assistive technology for eligible students.

What types of scholarships are available?

Variety Educational Scholarships

Helping Victorian children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability by helping cover essential learning costs. The program ensures students have access to the basic resources needed to fully participate in their education.

Support can include items like books, stationery, uniforms, camps and excursions, as well as laptops or assistive technology. This practical assistance helps remove financial and accessibility barriers so students can stay engaged and confident at school.

Variety Heart Scholarships

Helping Victorian children with a demonstrated talent who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability to reach the next stage of development.

Jack Eadon Equestrian

This scholarship recognises and honours the success, talent, and impact of Jack Eadon in the equestrian community, and is designed to help fund the costs of competing in equestrian events, including the funding of equipment, training, and travel.

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Sport

Supporting a wide range of disciplines, from athletics, swimming and gymnastics to motorsports, equestrian care and canine training, as well as activities like board games, card games and e‑sports, giving young people diverse pathways to develop their talent.

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Arts

Supporting creative disciplines such as drawing, painting and photography, along with filmmaking and game design, as well as dance, music and theatre, and writing across fiction, poetry and other forms, offering diverse pathways to develop artistic talent.

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The Variety Heart Scholarship Program is proudly supported by the Grahame Mapp Family Foundation.

We are deeply grateful for their long-standing commitment and unwavering belief in children and young people, which continues to open doors and change lives.

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