Throughout the year, the Foundation offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support Mac.Rob students across their education journey. The grants available for 2026 are listed below. Click through to each grant page to learn more and submit an application.

2026 grants calendar*

YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT

Open Bursary ($800) | Years 9-12
Open year-round. Applications are assessed as received.

Term 1

Anna Bradbury Little Arts Scholarship ($1,500) | Years 10, 11 and 12
Applications open: Monday 16 February
Applications close: Monday 16 March

Term 2

Academic Excellence Scholarship ($1,500) | Years 10, 11 and 12
Applications open: Monday 23 March
Applications close: Wednesday 29 April

Helen Turner Bursary ($1,500) Years 9, 10 and 11
Applications open: Monday 23 March
Applications close: Wednesday 29 April

Graduate/Postgraduate Scholarship ($2,500) | Graduate/Postgrad students
Applications open: Monday 23 March
Applications close: Wednesday 29 April

Term 3 & 4

Starting Tertiary Studies Bursaries ($800) | Year 12 students
Applications open: Monday 7 September
Applications close: Friday 31 January, 2027

Starting School Bursaries ($800) | Incoming Year 9 students
Applications open: Thursday 12 November
Applications close: Monday 23 November

*Indicative

For further information, please contact grants@macrobfoundation.com.au