Fulfil your career dreams with an MEGT Foundation Scholarship

To be eligible for an MEGT Foundation Scholarship, you must: 

• Identify as female and be aged 18 years or older
• Hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a humanitarian visa
• Reside in Australia for the duration of the scholarship program
• Have experienced hardship, exclusion, or other barriers (referred to as disadvantage) that have impacted your ability to access or complete education or training
• Be motivated, determined, and capable of completing a Certificate, Diploma, VET Degree, or Undergraduate Degree
• Be willing to participate in one-to-one coaching and Community of Practice sessions 

Yes. Applicants will need to show motivation, determination, and the capacity to complete their study and pursue career goals beyond the scholarship year. You will also need to: 

• Be enrolled in a Certificate II, III, IV, Diploma, VET Degree, or Undergraduate Degree
• Be able to manage study alongside other personal or family commitments
• Participate in one-to-one coaching and Community of Practice sessions
• Provide proof of enrolment before a scholarship agreement is offered 

If you live in metropolitan Melbourne or metropolitan Adelaide, you can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).  

As part of the EOI, you must agree to attend a compulsory briefing session. These 45-minute online sessions will provide an overview of the program and allow you to ask questions before applying. 

2027 MEGT Foundation Scholarship Program 

• Expressions of interest open on Monday 17 August 2026* 
• Expressions of interest close at midnight on 11 September 2026*

Disadvantage may arise from structural, social, or personal barriers and is often complex or difficult to define. To be considered for a scholarship, you must have experienced hardship or exclusion that has impacted your ability to access or complete education or training. 

Examples of disadvantage may include: 

• Family or domestic violence, sexual abuse, or trauma
• Mental health challenges or psychiatric conditions
• Disability, neurodivergent conditions that may affect learning, such as ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia
• Chronic illness or physical accessibility barriers
• Being aged 50 or older and seeking to re-skill following separation, divorce, or workforce exclusion
• Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• Experiencing financial hardship, including holding a Health Care Card
• Other circumstances that reflect genuine need, as assessed by the Foundation Manager 

You are encouraged to share your experience in a way that feels safe and appropriate to you. The Foundation acknowledges that disadvantage looks different for everyone, and no single definition can fully reflect each unique situation. 

The MEGT Foundation recognises that disadvantage may affect formal eligibility and that some applicants may face unique circumstances not easily captured by standard criteria. In these cases, reasonable allowances may be applied during the assessment process. 

Examples of situations where allowances may be considered include: 

• Where a financial separation is incomplete, preventing eligibility for a Health Care Card
• Where an applicant has previously completed a VET qualification but needs a second qualification at the same level to re-skill
• Where the applicant is ineligible for HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET Student Loans, or other government subsidies
• Where a humanitarian visa holder is ineligible for financial assistance but is seeking to become a permanent resident 

All applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Foundation is committed to listening respectfully and assessing each applicant’s individual context with fairness and confidentiality. 

The financial support provided through the MEGT Foundation Scholarship is designed to ease financial pressure while you complete your course. 

Depending on your circumstances, funding may cover: 

• Course fees (where other options like free TAFE or student loans are unavailable)
• Childcare or babysitting (up to $1,200 per year)
• Internet or Wi-Fi access (up to $500 per year)
• A laptop (purchased by MEGT, up to $1,500)
• Office equipment such as a desk or chair (up to $1,000)
• Living costs such as food and utilities (up to $3,000 per year)
• Travel costs (up to $800 per year)
• Study materials (up to $400 per year)
• Tutoring (up to $1,000 per year)
• Uniforms if required (up to $400 per year) 

The amount you receive will depend on the level and duration of your course, whether you are studying full-time or part-time, and the total funding available from the MEGT Foundation. 

MEGT Foundation scholars will be able to participate in  individual support though one to one coaching and informal check-ins with the MEGT Foundation Team, plus group support via our Community of Practice events. These in-person events offer a range of topics each year to build skills and confidence, such as:

• Goal setting
• Academic writing
• Stress management
• Boundary setting
• Time management
• CV Writing and Interview Skills
• Unconscious Bias and Empathy Building
• Public Speaking