Strive Scholarships
Strive Scholarships is SGCH’s annual education program providing money for educational and extra-curricular costs. The scholarship money can be used to pay for things such as school fees, stationery, computers, extra-curricular activities and more.
Applications for Strive Tertiary Scholarships open every year from 1 March to 31 March.
Applications for Kindergarten to Year 12 students open every year from 1 October to 31 October.
Since 2006 SGCH has supported students through our scholarship program, helping thousands to achieve their educational goals.
Strive Scholarships happen in two rounds each year, one for Kindergarten to Year 12 students, and the other for Tertiary students.
Applications for Strive K-12 Scholarships open on 1 Oct 2026
Strive Scholarships provide money for educational and extra-curricular costs based on the student’s level of study, shown in the table below.
The scholarship money can be used to pay for things like school fees, stationery, computers or extra-curricular activities.
Study level | Scholarship amount | Application period | Notification Period |
| Primary School Kindergarten to year 6 | $500 | Applications round: 1-31 October each year | Notified of outcome by January the following year. |
| High School Year 7 to 12 | $1000 | Applications round: 1-31 October each year | Notified of outcome by January the following year. |
| Tertiary education Uni, college and TAFE | $1500 | Applications round: 1-31 March each year | Notified of outcome by June. |
How can I apply?
To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be an SGCH tenant or Start Safely customer for at least 3 months.
- Be currently enrolled in an approved education program.
- Have no outstanding rent or water arrears or debts
- DigiConnect debt is excluded and does not affect eligibility.
- Continue to reside in SGCH housing at the time of payment.
All applications are submitted online.
Applications for Kindergarten to Year 12 students are open every year from 1 October to 31 October and applicants are notified of the outcome by January of the following year.
Applications for Tertiary students (Uni/TAFE/college) are open every year from 1 March to 31 March and applicants are notified of the outcome by June.
For more information read the Strive Scholarships FAQs. The FAQs also explain the selection criteria.
Remind me when applications open
Sign up by filling in the form to get a reminder for Strive Scholarships by email and/or SMS. The emails sometimes end up in your ‘junk’ folder – remember to check it regularly.
If you still have questions, please contact our Strive Scholarships team at Strive.Scholarships@sgch.com.au
Would you like to support Strive Scholarships?
Please get in touch with us at Strive.Scholarships@sgch.com.au if you’d like to find out more about how your private or corporate contribution can support students.