Game Changer is back for 2025!
We’re kicking off the year by giving away four grants worth up to $2,500 each to support young women with their tertiary studies.
These grants are exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 18-25 and can be used to fund direct study costs such as textbooks, course fees or equipment.
You must be an Ember Connect member to apply – join now, it’s free!
The Game Changer grant program is made possible through the generous support of our partner, BHP.
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Click here to access the application form.
To apply for a tertiary round Game Changer Grant you’ll need:
- To be a member of Ember Connect;
- Aged between 18 and 25;
- Details of the study you are undertaking;
- Up to 200 words on how further education will contribute to you achieving your personal and professional development goals;
- Up to 200 words on why this grant would be a game changer for you; and
- An itemised list of specific expenses showing how you plan to use the grant funds.
Terms & Conditions
- Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women aged 18 years or older and no older than 25 at the time of applying;
- Applicants must be residents of Australia;
- Applicants must be a mEmber of Ember Connect;
- Applicants must be enrolled at a university / institution that is accredited to deliver qualifications such as bachelors degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters degrees or doctoral degrees. Instituations must be recognised by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) or equivilant accreditation bodies;
- Applicants must complete the online application form in full;
- Continue to full terms and conditions.
Tertiary education definition
For the purposes of this grant, tertiary education “consists of awards spanning Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels 5-10, which include: diplomas; advanced diplomas; associate degrees; bachelor degrees (including honours); graduate certificates; graduate diplomas; masters degrees; doctoral degrees; and higher doctoral degrees.” Source: www.teqsa.gov.au
Ember Connect acknowledges for the purpose of this tertiary education grant, this includes recognised bridging courses facilitated by a university and/or education institution.
