Through our partnerships with schools across Victoria, scholars receive weekly tutoring, one-to-one mentoring, wellbeing support and access to a community of high achievers who believe in their potential.
Whether your dream is Medicine, Engineering, Teaching, Nursing, Law or something else entirely, we are here to help you get there.
Opening doors to futures that once felt impossible.
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More than a scholarship
Talent exists everywhere. Opportunity does not.
Every year, we meet capable and determined students with big dreams for their future. Many want to become doctors, engineers, teachers, psychologists, nurses and community leaders.
But talent alone is not always enough.
Financial hardship, disrupted education, language barriers and the challenge of navigating an unfamiliar school system can make VCE much harder than it should be. Some students are the first in their family to complete Year 12. Others have arrived in Australia after fleeing conflict and are rebuilding their lives while trying to keep their education on track.
That is why we created the Happy Brain Education Scholarship Program.
We do not simply provide free tutoring. We surround every scholar with the people, resources and community they need to succeed.
Because academic support on its own is not enough.
What is included in the program?
Every scholar receives three forms of support that work together throughout the year.
Academic support
Every scholar receives complimentary access to HBE Academy’s premium VCE program, valued at over $1,600.
Students receive:
- Weekly live online classes
- A comprehensive digital learning platform
- On-demand lessons, notes and exam resources
- Ongoing academic support throughout the year
One-to-one mentoring
Every scholar is paired with a mentor who has already walked the journey they are about to begin.
Mentors help scholars:
- Build confidence and stay accountable
- Navigate setbacks and pressure
- Develop stronger study habits
- Explore university and career pathways
- Keep moving towards their goals
Sometimes, all it takes is one person believing in you before you begin believing in yourself.
Wellbeing support
Throughout the year, scholars participate in workshops designed to strengthen their confidence, wellbeing and ability to manage the demands of VCE.
Sessions cover:
- Managing stress and avoiding burnout
- Building resilience
- Goal setting and motivation
- Healthy study routines
- Career and university pathways
We want every scholar to leave the program feeling more confident, capable and prepared for their future.
Experience the Scholarship Program
Watch how scholars receive academic, mentoring and wellbeing support throughout the year.
A community that backs you every step of the way
One of the biggest differences about Happy Brain Education is that students never have to navigate VCE alone.
Every scholar becomes part of a community of ambitious young people who encourage one another throughout the year. Alongside their tutors and mentors, students gain access to a network of high-achieving alumni, university students and professionals who genuinely want to see them succeed.
Many scholars tell us that this sense of community is what changed their confidence the most.
Meet some of our tutors
Real stories. Real impact.
Every scholar brings their own story of resilience, ambition and hope.
Meet the students behind the Scholarship Program and discover how the right support helped them build confidence, continue their education and move closer to the futures they once thought were out of reach.
Who can apply?
To be eligible, students must:
Partner School
Attend a Happy Brain Education partner school.
Eligible Subject
Be completing an eligible Unit 3/4 subject.
Background
Come from a refugee, asylum seeker or low socioeconomic background.
Commitment
Be committed to participating in weekly tutoring, mentoring and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
Eligible subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Mathematical Methods and General Mathematics.
You do not need perfect grades to be considered. We consider your circumstances, motivation, commitment and willingness to make the most of the opportunity.
Application Timeline
15 August
Applications open
2 September
Scholarship Information Session
7 September
Applications close
From 20 September
Student interviews begin
15 November
Scholarship outcomes announced
15 August
Applications open
2 September
Scholarship Information Session
7 September
Applications close
From 20 September
Student interviews begin
15 November
Scholarship outcomes announced
Our school partners
We partner with a select number of schools across metropolitan and regional Victoria that support students from refugee and low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Through these partnerships, we work alongside schools to identify students who would benefit most from the Scholarship Program and create a strong network of support around every scholar.
Become a partner school
Partner schools receive support for both scholarship recipients and their wider school community.
Scholarship Program
Selected students receive:
- A fully funded HBE Academy program
- One-to-one mentoring
- Wellbeing support
- Ongoing academic guidance
Whole-school support
Partner schools also receive:
- Free access to our VCE Mastery Webinar Series
- Discounted student workshops focused on wellbeing, mindset and skills for high performance
Support that reaches beyond scholarship recipients
FAQs for students
Ready to take the next step?
If you are a student at one of our partner schools, this could be the opportunity that changes what you believe is possible for your future.
Speak with your school and submit your application when applications open.
Questions? Email scholarship@happybrain.org.au.