Every young person deserves the chance to learn, grow and find their own path. MQNOVA Foundation supports high school students through scholarships that help education stay within reach.
MQNOVA Foundation is a non profit association that runs a scholarship program for high school students. We bring our community together around a simple purpose: helping young people continue their education with confidence.
The costs of school can add up quickly. Books, uniforms, technology and learning activities can become barriers, even when a student is motivated and ready to learn. Our scholarship approach focuses on practical support and the individual circumstances behind each application.
We see the effort behind the grades, the person behind the application and the possibilities ahead.
Help students access the tools and experiences they need to participate in school.
Recognise commitment, improvement and the courage to keep trying.
Build a program around fair decisions, responsible stewardship and student wellbeing.
Fourteen scholarships help with school costs for the 2027 school year, alongside opportunities to build confidence, skills and connections.
One scholarship of $2,000
Three scholarships of $1,000
Ten scholarships of $500
The reference program proposes payments to schools or approved suppliers against invoices, rather than cash payments to students.
14 scholarships · 2027 school yearProposed mentoring to help students set achievable learning goals and reflect on their progress, with appropriate consent and safeguards.
Proposed study skills sessions and learning resources to strengthen organisation, study habits and confidence in the classroom.
Proposed career conversations and subject selection guidance to help older students explore further study and work.
Proposed opportunities to connect with other scholars and celebrate student effort with families and schools.
Mentoring, activities and renewal arrangements are still being finalised. A scholarship does not guarantee renewal in a later year.
Students, families and schools each have a part to play. Choose the guide that is most useful to you.
Your effort, your goals and the circumstances affecting your education all matter. The proposed program recognises students who are committed to learning and would benefit from additional support.
Before you apply: talk with your parent or guardian and a teacher who knows you. Applications are open from 1 to 30 November 2026.
Work through the application together. Explain the education costs that are difficult to meet and the practical difference support could make.
A parent or guardian will need to provide consent. Share personal details only through the official online application form. Identity documents are not required at this stage.
Teachers can help identify students who would benefit from support and describe their learning commitment, progress and strengths.
Discuss a referral with the student and their parent or guardian first. A nomination supports an application but does not guarantee a scholarship.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents living in Sydney, NSW.
Applications for 2027 scholarships are open from 1 to 30 November 2026. Use this guide to prepare, then apply online.
Review the scholarships and eligibility with your parent or guardian.
Tell us about your learning goals, your school life and the support that would help. Prepare a simple outline of relevant education costs.
Ask a teacher or school leader who knows you to be your referee. Name them in the form and we will email them for a short reference.
Shortlisted students and their families are invited to a conversation, followed by written notification of the outcome.
Applications are open from 1 to 30 November 2026. Later dates are a guide and may change.
Applications 1–30 November 2026| Stage | Timing |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 1 November 2026 |
| Applications close | 30 November 2026 |
| Shortlist conversations | December 2026* |
| Outcomes advised | Mid January 2027* |
| Scholarship support begins | Term 1, 2027* |
*Planned timing. We will confirm these dates with shortlisted families.
Effort, engagement, improvement and a willingness to work towards meaningful goals.
The financial or practical barriers affecting a student's participation in education.
A teacher's insight into the student's strengths, progress and support needs.
How the available scholarship support could help the student move forward.
There are many ways to contribute to educational opportunity. Explore a role that fits your skills, organisation or capacity to give.
Help meet practical education costs through financial support or useful learning resources. Contributions would be managed under the foundation's approved funding arrangements.
Schools, businesses and community organisations can help with referrals, resources, funding and learning opportunities that benefit students.
Express interest in helping with mentoring, learning activities or program administration, subject to suitable roles, screening and student safeguards.
Giving information: MQNOVA Foundation is not a registered charity and does not hold deductible gift recipient (DGR) status, so donations are not tax deductible. A business with an ABN that sponsors the foundation may be able to claim the sponsorship as a marketing expense. Please seek your own tax advice. This website does not process payments.
The program should be a positive experience for students and their families, with clear expectations, respectful communication and responsible decisions.
The proposed program requires appropriate screening for student-facing roles, consent for activities and clear boundaries for mentoring. Final child safety procedures and reporting contacts must be approved before mentoring begins.
Applications should collect only the information needed to assess support. Families should receive clear information about access, use and retention before submitting personal details.
Answers to common questions about the proposed scholarship program.
Looking for something else?MQNOVA Foundation is a non profit association that runs a scholarship program for high school students. Its purpose is to support access to education and help young people pursue their learning goals.
Applications for 2027 scholarships are open from 1 to 30 November 2026. Apply through the online application form on this website.
No. The selection process considers effort, improvement, circumstances and the impact of support. Academic results may provide context, but top marks are not required.
There are 14 scholarships for the 2027 school year: one of $2,000, three of $1,000 and ten of $500. Each covers approved education costs for one school year. Mentoring and other activities are still being finalised.
No. Applying is free.
The draft proposes payment directly to a school or approved supplier against invoices for agreed education costs. It does not propose cash payments to students or families. Final payment rules will be included in the scholarship terms.
The reference proposes that eligible students may reapply while in Years 7–11. Renewal would be subject to review, ongoing eligibility and available funding. A first scholarship does not guarantee continued support.
A school can help a student and their parent or guardian prepare an application. The application names a teacher or school leader as referee, and we contact them by email. Student and guardian consent should be obtained before personal information is shared.
No. MQNOVA Foundation is not a registered charity and does not hold deductible gift recipient (DGR) status, so donations are not tax deductible. A business with an ABN that sponsors the foundation may be able to claim the sponsorship as a marketing expense. Please seek your own tax advice.
You can explore volunteering, mentoring or providing useful learning resources. Student-facing activities depend on approved roles, screening and safeguarding procedures. Use the volunteering guide below to prepare your expression of interest.
Have a question about scholarships, school referrals or supporting the foundation? Email or call us. The guide below helps you include the right details.
High school scholarships · Community support
Please do not email identity documents or financial records. To apply, use the online application form.