About the scholarship
Every 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 voyages
Every Leeuwin adventure is different! During the summer we sail south towards Albany and Esperance, in the winter we sail north towards Monkey Mia and Dampier. Youth Adventures stay in the close proximity to safe harbour, so don’t worry!
The Youth Explorer Voyage, aimed at young people aged 15 to 25 years and are supported by the Shire.
The ship leaves from Fremantle Port, sails for 7 days and returns to Fremantle Port.
Successful applicants will need to make their own way to and from Fremantle Port.
Find out more about the voyages on the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation website.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants 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.
- We ask that returning sailors deliver a short presentation about their sail experience to a sponsoring Lions or Rotary Club as well as the Shire of Harvey Council.
Payment/Funding requirement
A Youth Adventure Voyage costs $3,122 and we expect the successful applicants to pay $400 towards this as a contribution.
The Shire of Harvey, Brunswick Junction Lions Club, Australind Lions Club, Harvey Lions Club and Harvey Rotary Club are proud sponsors of this program.
Please note that the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation is not for profit, and all voyage costs go towards operation and maintenance of the vessel and Foundation.
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.
Application process
- Send this completed application to communitydevelopment@harvey.wa.gov.au.
- Undertake a short interview with one of the sponsoring clubs.
- Wait for your notification of acceptance / denial (If denied we will let you know how you can improve for next time).
- Pay your contribution and get packing!
- Sail away on your Leeuwin STS Adventure! Take lots of photos and make loads of memories!
- Return and deliver a short presentation about your sailing experience to the sponsoring club that interviewed you.
- Deliver a short presentation to Shire of Harvey Council about the benefits of sailing on the Leeuwin STS.
How do I apply?
Leeuwin Scholarship applications are open all year round.
Please download and complete the application form and email it to communitydevelopment@harvey.wa.gov.au or apply online.
More information and contacts
For further information, please contact Community Development Officer on 9729 0356 or email.
