About the scholarshipEvery year several scholarships are offered to young people aged 15 to 25 years living in the Shire of Harvey to participate in a Youth Explorer Voyage onboard the sailing ship STS Leeuwin II.
The Shire of Harvey has been supporting the Leeuwin Sail Training Program since 1989 with the valuable support of the Rotary Club of Harvey and the Lions Clubs of Harvey, Brunswick and Australind.
About the voyagesThe Youth Explorer Voyage, aimed at young people aged 15 to 25 years, takes you onto the Indian Ocean for six nights and seven days.
Scholarships are available for the following voyage:
- 31 August to 6 September 2024. Departing from Fremantle, arriving in Fremantle.
Find out more about the voyages on the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation website.
Eligibility criteriaApplicants must:
- Be aged between 15 to 25 years.
- Be a resident in the Shire of Harvey.
- Be willing to be part of a team on a working ship.
The Shire of Harvey makes an annual contribution to the program with additional funds provided through the generous donations of local service clubs.
Applicants are asked to contribute $400 towards their voyage cost of $2,700. The rest will be covered by the Shire of Harvey, Rotary Club of Harvey and the Lions Clubs.
How are applications assessed?Each scholarship application is assessed by the Community Sail Training Trust Advisory Group. This group is made up of Shire of Harvey Councillors and Officers, and representatives from the local service clubs. If your application is supported by the Advisory Group, a service club representative will arrange an interview with you. The Advisory Group will make the final decision on funding your scholarship for the voyage.
How do I apply?Leeuwin Scholarship applications for 2024 - 2025 are now closed.