Frederick Richard O'Connell Charitable Trust

Applications are open to candidates who have enrolled or who have already commenced a degree, certificate or diploma course conducted by a Victorian university. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of good character, personality and academic achievement. Preference is given to candidates who are children of either employees or directors/proprietors of companies that are members of the Timber Merchants Australia.

Value: Up to $5,000 per student. The advisory committee have discretion to award a scholarship over and above this amount.

2026 Grant round opens 24 November 2025 and closes 30 January 2026 5pm (AEST)

Download the Grant Guidelines

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The following forms must be completed and uploaded in conjunction with the application.

Download the Referee Statement of Support Template