Financial support
Fed Uni scholarships
We currently offer four Foundation scholarships for care leavers. This scholarship is open to all Australian students who have been in care or a state ward for at least 12 months or more.
Visit the care-leaver scholarship page and select the relevant scholarship link to view application dates and the step-by-step process on how to apply.
External financial assistance
Grants
CREATE Foundation provide yearly grants to clubCREATE members with a statutory care experience aged 15 - 25 years through the 'CREATE Your Future Grant Scheme'. These grants are for young people who are leaving out-of-home care to help assist them in their transition into independence.
View more information about the grant scheme
Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
TILA is a one-off payment from the Australian Government to help young people who are leaving out-of-home care, providing a contribution of up to $1,500 towards the costs involved in moving to independent living.
Further resources
For further resources, tips and hints, visit the financial information and support page.