The Trustee For The Shore Foundation Scholarships Trust
About
The Shore Foundation Scholarships Trust is an education-focused philanthropic foundation that provides scholarships to support access to education for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in Australia. The foundation specifically targets youth from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and students from rural, regional, and remote communities. With annual giving of $500,000, it operates as a large-scale grant maker committed to removing educational barriers and expanding opportunity through scholarship support.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should emphasize how their scholarship program or educational initiative directly supports youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, or rural/remote regions. Align proposals with educational access and equity outcomes to match the foundation's core mission.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation prioritizes educational equity and access, directing resources toward scholarships that enable disadvantaged and underrepresented Australians to pursue educational opportunities. It values removing systemic barriers to education and supporting students from geographically isolated or economically vulnerable backgrounds.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.3M | $1.4M | $10.1M | $4.5M |
| FY2022 | $1.3M | $1.4M | $4.3M | $3.9M |
| FY2021 | $1.0M | $1.1M | $4.8M | $4.6M |
| FY2020 | $990K | $807K | $4.2M | $4.2M |
| FY2019 | $766K | $728K | $4.4M | $4.4M |
| FY2018 | $679K | $2.2M | $3.9M | $3.9M |
| FY2017 | $533K | $567K | $2.4M | $2.4M |
| 7yr total | $6.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||