Variety Heart Scholarship 2026

This is a preview of the Variety Heart Scholarship Application 2026 form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Welcome and thank you for your interest in a Variety Heart Scholarship

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Before You Begin

Please read the guidelines before starting the application or visit our website for frequently asked questions.

Applications that do not meet the guidelines will automatically be declined. If you are unsure, please contact our team. 

The Variety Heart Scholarship, proudly supported by the Grahame Mapp Family Foundation, is a competitive program designed to support children with an existing talent who are living with disability, chronic illness, financial hardship or geographic isolation. Our Scholarship helps recipients take the next step in developing their talent, reach their full potential, and follow their dreams.

Scholarships are available in the areas of:

  • The Arts
  • Sport
  • Education

Funding supports items and expenses that enhance access, inclusion, and opportunity for children aged 6 to 17 who are experiencing:

  • Financial disadvantage
  • Geographic isolation
  • Disability or chronic illness

Application Support

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive application process that supports people from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities to apply with confidence.

We recognise that everyone engages differently, and we have flexible options for our application submissions to ensure you can complete your application in a way that works for you. We also know that no application process is perfect or fully accessible to everyone. Here are some ways to submit an application:

  • You can complete this online application form
  • Our team can complete the application with you over the phone
  • You can download the form, fill it in by hand, and email it to us
  • You can create a video submission and send to our team

If you choose to submit a video, please make sure your responses address the key application questions.

Supporting Documentation

Please note that supporting documentation, such as diagnosis letters, income statements and referral letters are required and must be submitted as part of your application.

Contact Us

If you need support completing your application, our team is here to help. We can assist over the phone or in a way that suits you.
If you have any questions or need help at any stage, please get in touch. Email is our preferred method of contact, and we ask that you include as much detail as possible about your request.
Our team is often out in the community or delivering programs, so we may not always be able to respond straight away, but we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Phone: (07) 3907 9330
Email: kidssupport@varietyqld.org.au

Scholarship Timelime

Below is the timeline for the 2026/2027 Variety Heart Scholarship cycle. Please ensure you are able to meet these dates and use the scholarship funding before submitting an application. Failure to meet these obligations will result in funding being reallocated.

Date

Activity

1 July 2026

Applications open

31 August 2026

Applications close

15 September 2026

Applications presented to Board

28 September 2026

Recipients announced

30 April 2027

6-month update due (survey will be sent to recipients via email)

September 2027

Final month to submit expenses

16 October 2027

12-month update due (survey will be sent to recipients via email)

 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a Variety QLD Heart Scholarship:

  • The child must reside in Queensland
  • The child must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Applicants must be aged 6 to 17 years
  • Applicants must demonstrate an existing talent in one of the following areas:
    • The Arts 
    • Sport
    • Education
  • For applicants applying under financial hardship, household income after tax must not exceed $5,500 per month
  • For applicants applying under disability or chronic illness, household income after tax must not exceed $8,000 per month
  • Variety will not fund items that are the responsibility of the NDIS
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