Up to 100 scholarships will be offered to primary and secondary school-aged children and young people in care, in a new, innovative partnership between the state government and Catholic Education South Australia.
The Catholic Schools Scholarship Program will see scholarship recipients receive full tuition, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and extracurricular activities, continuing each year until the child or young person completes their schooling.
The scholarship program, funded by Catholic Education South Australia, will be offered to children and young people in both metropolitan and regional SA, specifically to new students into the Catholic education system.
Department for Child Protection Chief Executive Cathy Taylor said the collaboration reflected the department’s commitment to ensure that all children and young people in care are given every opportunity to thrive and reach their potential.
“Education can have such a positive impact on a young person’s confidence and self-esteem, and can give them a real springboard into adulthood," Ms Taylor said.
“We are very pleased to be working together with Catholic schools in South Australia to provide another education pathway for children and young people in care.”
If you know of a child or young person in care who may benefit from being involved in this scholarship program, please talk to the child’s caseworker.
To find out more, read our media release or visit our education support page on the carer platform.