Uniting Church Synod of Victoria & Tasmania makes available a range of scholarships, grants, and bursaries to assist Ministers and Congregations. There are many types of grants available, including youth ministry, lay education, continuing education, regionalisation and bursaries for Secondary and Tertiary education.<\/p>\n
In addition to the grants below, Pilgrim Theological College also offers a range of scholarships<\/a> to support students undertaking theological study, both as Undergraduates and Postgraduate Study. \u00a0To find out more email scholarships@pilgrim.edu.au<\/a> or go to www.pilgrim.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n Please note that different funds have different eligibility criteria, guidelines and application processes.<\/p>\n Download the appropriate application form and, where possible, send a completed PDF to grants@victas.uca.org.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grants for Lay Education <\/p>\n Grants for Children & Families and Youth Ministry<\/b> <\/p>\n Continuing Education Fund<\/strong> <\/p>\n Regionalisation Fund <\/p>\n Thanksgiving Scholarship for Women Workers<\/strong> <\/p>\n The Kirk Robson Theology and the Arts Memorial Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n This was established to animate the conversation between theology and the arts. It aims to support creative initiatives engaging communities and artists in collaborative projects seeking social justice. Indigenous participation and inclusion is encouraged, where possible. Theological reflection will form a key aspect of the project, articulating the learnings and experience of the community as they engage in the art project. Academic research projects are also invited. Expressions of interest and request for an application form should be addressed to\u00a0<\/strong>grants@victas.uca.org.au<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n Ministers\u2019 Children\u2019s, Secondary and Tertiary Education Bursaries are dispersed at the start of the year. In special circumstances applications can be received after the closing date (if funds are still available). Please email grants@victas.uca.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n Ministers\u2019 Children\u2019s Bursaries <\/p>\n Secondary Education Bursaries <\/p>\n Tertiary Education Bursaries<\/strong> <\/p>\n John McNeil Bursaries<\/strong> <\/p>\n Soldiers’ Children’s Scholarships Fund<\/strong> <\/p>\n John Thyne Reid Fund <\/p>\n Many of the grants and scholarships require successful applicants to reflect on their learning at the end of the support period. If applicable, download the Reflection on Learning form<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nGrants for Ministry Education and Practice<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>Lay people, lay preacher candidates and pastors in placement can apply for funding support through the Centre for Theology & Ministry, as well as from other sources.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February, 1 May, 1 August, 1 November
\nApply Online<\/a>
\nDownload the Lay Education Guidelines <\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Funds are available to support the development of Children & Families and Youth Ministry through educational opportunities, running of events and programs.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February, 1 May, 1 August, 1 November
\nApply Online<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThese are available to assist ordained and lay people in recognised placements seeking assistance for educational programs and\/or training that is not towards a formal qualification.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February, 1 May, 1 August, 1 November
\nApply Online<\/a>
\n<\/a> Download the Continuing Education Guidelines <\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This assists our rural and regional areas to develop local initiatives in education for ministry.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February, 1 May, 1 August, 1 November
\nGroups: Apply here<\/a>
\nIndividuals: Apply here<\/a>
\n<\/a> Download the Regional Fund Guidelines <\/a><\/p>\n
\nScholarships and bursaries for the tertiary education of women who serve or propose to serve the UCA in either a paid or unpaid capacity.
\nApplications close: <\/strong>1 February
\nApply online<\/a><\/p>\nArts Memorial Fund<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>Applications close:<\/strong>Next round opening June 2026
\nDownload the Guidelines<\/a>
\nApply Online<\/a><\/p>\nBursaries<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>These assist the education of Ordained UCA Ministers children.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February
\nApply online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>These assist students in Year 10-VCE facing financial hardship.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February
\nApply online<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis bursary is to assist young people (Under 25 years) experiencing financial hardship who are seeking a tertiary education.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February
\nApply online<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThese assist people with a proven affiliation with the church in the Bright and Beechworth areas to obtain a better education.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February
\nApply online<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis fund awards scholarships to children of servicemen and servicewomen who are members of the Uniting Church in Australia, in the State of Victoria.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February, 1 May, 1 August, 1 November
\nApply online<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This bursary is to assist young people (Under 25 years) experiencing financial hardship in need of assistance with accommodation, education and training.
\nApplications close:<\/strong> 1 February, 1 May, 1 August, 1 November
Apply online<\/a><\/p>\nReflection on Learning<\/h3>\n
More information<\/h3>\n