Education Scholarship Funds
Establishing a Scholarship Fund with the Geelong Community Foundation is a deeply meaningful and tax-effective way to invest in education and create opportunity for future generations.
About Education Scholarships
Education Scholarships are a powerful way to support young people in our community—helping them access pathways that may otherwise be beyond reach.
Scholarship Funds provide vital financial assistance for students in Years 11 and 12.
For many students, this support can be transformative, easing financial barriers and enabling them to fully realise their potential.
Donors have the opportunity to create a Named Scholarship Fund that reflects their personal or family commitment to education.
Scholarships That Create Lasting Impact
Through the Foundation’s trusted stewardship and strong community partnerships, your scholarship is carefully managed to ensure it delivers meaningful, long-term impact.
It is more than financial support—it is an investment in local talent, confidence and leadership, empowering young people while creating a legacy that endures.
Our scholarships are designed to support students in achieving educational success and are offered as general education scholarships or for those pursuing pathways in agriculture, horticulture, and related fields.
Funding may be used to support:
- Payment of school or course fees, as well as textbooks and essential IT equipment
- Costs associated with camps, excursions and other educational experiences
- VCE Exam preparation costs and tutoring
- Expenses related to apprenticeships, VET courses, diplomas or university degrees
- Attendance at workshops or programs aligned with a student’s career aspirations
How setting up an Education Scholarship Fund works
Establish your Fund
Getting started is simple—just complete our Establishment Form
Name your Fund
Choose a name that reflects your story or intention, such as The Jones Family Scholarship Fund.
Contribute
Make initial tax-deductible donations and continue to grow your fund over time. Contributions can be made in a variety of ways.
Ongoing Reporting
You will receive an annual statement outlining your financial contributions, administrative fees, grants made, investment performance and fund balance.
Be part of something bigger
By creating a Fund, you’re joining a community of generous people who share a vision for a connected, fair, and thriving Geelong region.
Make an Additional Contribution
Support the growth or your fund and help create lasting impact in the Geelong region.
Additional contributions can be made at any time. Every contribution helps grow your fund and increased the support available for local community initiatives for generations to come.
You can make your additional contribution by direct deposit using these details.
Account Name
Geelong Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
BSB
633 000
Account Number
140 359 407
Reference
[Your Fund Name]
With thanks to our existing
Education Scholarship Funds
| Fund Name | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Boland-Speight Student Support Fund | $362,314 |
| Northern Bay College Scholarship Fund | $344,317 |
| John Wade Memorial Scholarship Fund | $219,404 |
| Ron Thompson Scholarship Fund | $71,621 |
| Allison Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund | $66,424 |
| Magee Family Scholarship Fund | $58,771 |
| Backwell IXL Scholarship Fund | $36,074 |
| Fund Name | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| J & C Gulli Scholarship Fund | $32,360 |
| The Rural Education & Retraining Scholarship Fund | $27,016 |
| Tom & Irene Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund | $26,536 |
| Dorothy Jean Scholarship Fund | $20,301 |
| Miles Family Scholarship Fund | $25,287 |
| Alfred Swan Scholarship Fund | $12,581 |
| Community Scholarship Fund | $8,222 |
Get in touch
Interested in learning more about Education Scholarship Funds?
Send us your details and we’ll get back to you with everything you need to know.