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Scaffidi Foundation Scholarship

To submit an application, please fill in below. Remember, it is better to be as detailed as possible to give yourself the best chance!

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  • GENERAL INFORMATION

    The Scaffidi Foundation Scholarship was established in honour of Norina and Cathy Scaffidi, a remarkable mother and daughter who shared a deep commitment to caring for others and supporting people facing illness. Through its partnership with Challenge, the scholarship supports children and young people impacted by cancer by helping fund primary or secondary education costs, essential equipment, and extracurricular activities.

    Who can apply?
    To be eligible for the Scaffidi Foundation Scholarship, the applicant must:
    – Be a Challenge member who has been diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder
    – Have been diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder
    – Be aged between 5 and 18 (inclusive)
    – Be planning to commence or continue education in the year following their application
    – Not have previously been awarded the Scaffidi Foundation Scholarship.

    You can continue to apply for this scholarship until the applicant no longer meets the criteria.

    CONFIDENTIALITY
    All information contained within this application will remain strictly confidential.
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  • Please note: The successful applicant will be asked to provide a brief statement at the conclusion of their scholarship term reflecting on the support provided by the Scaffidi Foundation.

    The Scaffidi Foundation also requests permission to use selected information from successful applicants’ application forms for promotional purposes across publications and informational materials. This information may be used without identification, or with identification upon approval. No information will be used without prior consultation and consent.

    Please also note that if your application is successful, any funds granted must be used only for the purposes specified in this application.

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  • The panel will make its decision based on the information provided in this application and from the nominated referees. Please be as descriptive and honest as possible. All information will be treated as strictly confidential. Successful applicants will be notified by phone.
  • If you have any questions regarding the Scaffidi Foundation Scholarship, please contact the Challenge office.

    Phone: 03 9329 8474

    Email: mail@challenge.org.au
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