DCP has partnered with Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) and several independent schools to provide scholarships for children and young people in care to attend these schools fee-free and with a package of educational supports.

What schools offer scholarships?

• Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) provide scholarships to primary and secondary-aged children and young people in care to attend Catholic schools across rural, regional, and metropolitan South Australia. These scholarships continue each year until the child or young person completes Year 12.
• SEDA College SA is an independent senior secondary college for Year 11 and 12 students, offering a total of ten scholarships for Year 11 students in care who are passionate about sport and interested in working in the sporting industry. SEDA College SA offer a unique curriculum through engagement in the sports and recreation industry. SEDA has classrooms at various locations across the metropolitan area.
• Pedare Christian College is a co-educational R-12 Anglican and Uniting Church school located in Golden Grove. Pedare is offering 1 scholarship for a Year 6 student to commence in 2023. Once accepted, the scholarship will continue each year until the young person completes Year 12. Due to high placement demand at Pedare, a young person needed to be nominated for this scholarship before the end of Term 2 2022 (8 July).
• Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School in Wynn Vale is offering a scholarship for an Aboriginal child in care to attend their school for Years 5 and 6. For 2022, Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School will support a mid-year intake of an Aboriginal child in care who is in Year 4, with financial assistance then continuing until their Year 6 graduation.
• Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a primary school in Angaston in the Barossa Valley offering 5 scholarships that can begin in any year level, subject to availability in classes, and continue until the child completes their primary schooling. The school offers innovative, flexible learning environments and a dedicated nature and learning space on campus to promote outdoor creative play.

How do I nominate a child or young person for a scholarship?

If you know a child or young person in care who may benefit from one of these scholarships, please discuss this with the DCP case worker.