Chances for Children


The Chances for Children Foundation was established to help remove the financial barriers that prevent young people in the Mallee region from reaching their potential. More than 2,250 young people have received a Chances for Children scholarship, supporting them to pursue an education or chase their dreams. 
 
Tertiary scholarship
Supports people aged 24 and under to study at university, TAFE or an apprenticeship.
 
Non-Tertiary scholarship
Supports people aged 24 and under to pursue state or national opportunities in the arts, music, sport and leadership. 
 
Keeping Kids at Secondary school scholarship
Supports students in Years 11 and 12 to stay engaged and on track to complete secondary school.
 
The next scholarship application round opens August 17,  2026.
 
Visit the Chances for Children website to learn more or start an application.
 





We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people. They have never ceded sovereignty, and remain strong in their enduring connection to land, water and culture.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Mallee Family Care is a Child Safe Organisation.