How to apply

To apply for the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program, you must be in Year 10 and attend school in Victoria or the border regions of New South Wales or South Australia.

Applications open in mid-August each year and selection outcomes are announced in mid-November.

Students apply using an online application form and must be endorsed by their schools to be considered for selection. Please have a conversation with your year level coordinator or careers teacher before you apply.

Information on the application process is sent to all eligible schools in early August each year. Links to the student application and school endorsement form are provided at this time.

Application timeline

• Mid-August 2021 (date TBC)

  Applications will open for young scholars

  All eligible schools will be notified when applications for the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program open later this year.

  Eligibility information

  Please complete the Expression of Interest Form if you’re in Year 10 and would like to be notified once applications open.

  Express interest

• Mid-September 2021 (date TBC)

  Application deadline for students

• Early October 2021 (date TBC)

  Endorsement form deadline for schools

• Mid-November 2021

  Notification to schools and students of application outcome

• First half of December

  Welcome activity for young scholars