Our scholarships provide financial assistance to help young Australians pursue higher education, ensuring they have the opportunity to succeed. These scholarships are given to successful applicants who are descendants of veterans and display a financial hardship. The GSF helps fund the future of Australia. This project aims to cover 4 students during 3 years of ...
The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund
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GOAL
$120,000
Australia > National / Multi-state > Metro and Regional
01/05/2025 > 01/02/2028
Field of Interest
- Education/training and employment
Target Population
- Young people (6-25)
The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund
The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund was founded in 1996 as a result of a donation from a World War I Veterans Association which had met annually prior to Anzac Day for a number of years at the Merrylands RSL Club, in western Sydney.
The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund seeks to perpetuate among young Australians an understanding of those enduring traditions of perseverance, courage, self-sacrifice and mateship that were established so indelibly in the cause of world peace at Gallipoli, and thereafter on other battlefields and peace operations.
The Scholarships provide financial assistance to the most deserving and meritorious Australian applicants, commencing their first year of tertiary study at a University or TAFE at Degree, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level, in the year of application, as well as two specific Scholarships for 2nd and 3rd year Gallipoli Scholars. From 2021 scholarship applicants must be an Australian citizen who is a direct descendant of a Service man or woman who has served in the Australian or New Zealand Defence Force in any conflict or peacekeeping role since the First World War.
Project Summary
Our scholarships provide financial assistance to help young Australians pursue higher education, ensuring they have the opportunity to succeed. These scholarships are given to successful applicants who are descendants of veterans and display a financial hardship. The GSF helps fund the future of Australia. This project aims to cover 4 students during 3 years of their tertiary education, securing a future in education for them. Each bursary amount is 30k for a each student for 3 years and includes mentorship and job placement opportunities.
Beyond scholarships, we are committed to:
– Preserving the ANZAC Legacy: Educating young people about the sacrifices, courage, and values of those who served, ensuring their stories inspire future generations.
– Supporting Veteran Families: Recognising and assisting the families of servicemen and women, acknowledging their vital role in our nation’s history.
– Strengthening the Veteran Community: Contributing to initiatives that promote the well-being of veterans and their families, fostering a strong support network.
– Ensuring the ANZAC Spirit Lives On: Investing in future leaders who will carry forward the values of service, camaraderie, and dedication to community and country.
Through education, remembrance, and support, we honour those who served while empowering the next generation.
Project Outcomes
The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund Project aims to honour the legacy of ANZAC servicemen and women by supporting their descendants through education while strengthening the connection between younger generations and Australia’s military history.
Expected outcomes include:
- Increased Educational Opportunities: Providing financial support to direct descendants of veterans, enabling them to access higher education and achieve their career aspirations.
- Preservation of the ANZAC Legacy: Ensuring scholarship recipients and the broader community understand the sacrifices made by servicemen, women, and their families, fostering a deeper appreciation of Australian military history.
- Stronger Veteran and Family Support: Offering assistance to the families of those who served, recognising their contributions and challenges, and reinforcing their connection to the ANZAC tradition.
- Community Engagement and Awareness: Encouraging young Australians to embrace ANZAC values such as resilience, service, and mateship, ensuring these principles remain integral to Australian society.
- Sustained Impact and Growth: Establishing a long-term initiative that continues to expand, providing ongoing scholarships and increasing community participation in supporting veterans and their families.
- Enhanced Well-being of the Veteran Community: Strengthening networks that provide social, emotional, and financial support to veterans and their loved ones, ensuring they receive the recognition and care they deserve.
Through these outcomes, the project will ensure the ANZAC spirit lives on, empowering future generations to carry forward its values and honour Australia’s military heritage.
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $120,000
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Funding Gap | $120,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Scholarship dispursment | $96,000 |
| travel and accomodation to and from awards ceremony and other events and administration. | $24,000 |
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