Dear Disability Students
Scholarships are available to support regional disability support work students to become qualified and start their careers.
Applications for Round 2 of the Victorian Government’s Regional Disability Worker Scholarships program will open on Monday 21 July 2025.
The scholarships will support more disability workers to deliver services in regional Victoria. It will do this by providing financial support to complete a course in disability.
Scholarships of $3,500 will be available to students studying with an approved Victorian training provider. At the time of applications assessment, the applicant must be studying or recently graduated from:
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021), or
• Certificate IV in Disability Support (CHC43121).
Students completing the dual Ageing and Disability specialisation of the Certificate III in Individual Support may also be eligible.
The scholarships are available for domestic students living in regional Victoria.
Applications will open on Monday 21 July 2025 and close on Monday 15 September 2025.
There are a limited number of scholarships available. Students with disability and students from First Nations communities are encouraged to apply. They will be prioritised for a scholarship.
More information
Please read the application guidelines for more details on eligibility.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Regional Disability Worker Scholarships webpage.
You can also register for updates on the next scholarship round. Please add your name and email address to the scholarships mailing list form to receive updates on round 2.