We recognise the importance of education in all forms, so we offer a range of education grants for police legatee children and young adult police legatees from childcare to university.
Youth education grants are provided to police legatees for:
- Pre-School / Childcare for ages 0-5 years
Includes childcare centres, family day-care, in-home care and kindergartens / preschools.
- Primary School – Prep to Year 6
Includes all primary schools and home schooling.
- Secondary School – Year 7-12
Includes all secondary schools and home schooling.
- Once Off Payment Secondary School - Year 7-12.
Supports the extra costs of secondary education such as uniforms, camps and excursions, digital devices and software. This payment is in addition to the annual Secondary School - Year 7 – 12 grant.
- Apprenticeships
For those who have completed their secondary school studies and chosen to enter a trades course. This grant assists with extra out of pocket costs which are not reimbursed by the employer, such as tools and clothing.
- Technical & Further Education (Cert I-IV, Diploma/Advance Diploma)
For those undertaking a certificate, diploma or advanced diploma course. This grant assists with extra out of pocket fees which are not covered by government subsidy programs.
- University (Tertiary or Associate Undergraduate)’
For those undertaking tertiary studies at an accredited university. Payments are made at the end of the academic year and paid based on subjects / units passed.
Applications can be made January to April each year.
For more information about our Youth Education Grants please contact Carol Jenkinson carol.jenkinson@policelegacyvic.org.au or call the office on 9663 4280.
