Charlotte’s Wish Scholarship
The scholarship is a fully funded 12-month early support program for Year 6 to Year 8 students in the Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area (LGA).
It is delivered by BREED Australia Inc at no cost to selected families thanks to the support of the Step into Action Foundation.
Supporting young people before challenges become overwhelming.
The transition into high school and early adolescence can bring new social dynamics, increased expectations and changes in friendship groups. For some young people, this period can feel uncertain or unsettling.
The Charlotte’s Wish Scholarship provides structured early wellbeing support beyond the classroom for students who may be finding aspects of this stage challenging socially, emotionally or in building confidence.
Participants engage in a coordinated, year-long experience designed to strengthen resilience, connection and practical coping skills during this important stage of development.
Details of the scholarship
Duration – 12 months
Delivery – In person workshops, mentoring and wellbeing support
Students its available too – Year 6 to year 8 students in the Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area (LGA)
Cohort size – 4 students (2026 intake)
Program value – $8,000 for the duration
Cost to families – Nil
Participant commitment
Approximately 6–8 hours per month across workshops, mentoring and wellbeing activities. Each Scholarship provides a personalised, wraparound experience combining mindset development, physical movement and coordinated support.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Facilitated resilient mindset workshops delivered across the year
- Ongoing individual mentoring and guided reflection
- Movement-based wellbeing activities
- Emotional intelligence and confidence development
- Practical tools for navigating peer relationships and social change
- Coordinated therapeutic support where appropriate
- Family engagement and touchpoints
The benefit for selected participants
During early adolescence, identity, confidence and belonging are still forming. Through consistent mentoring and guided small group engagement, participants strengthen emotional awareness, resilience and self-belief. They learn to recognise their strengths, manage challenges constructively and build healthy peer relationships.
Importantly, the Scholarship also supports young people to begin exploring their interests, passions and emerging sense of purpose. By helping participants identify what energises them and where their strengths lie, the program encourages agency and forward thinking during a critical stage of development.
Surrounded by trusted adults and a supportive cohort, students build connection and confidence while developing practical tools to navigate social complexity. By strengthening these internal foundations early, participants are better equipped not only to handle immediate challenges, but to move forward with clarity, confidence and direction.
How does the scholarship run for selected participants?
- Small group sessions within a supportive cohort
- Individual mentoring across the full 12 months
- Integrated movement and wellbeing activities
- Structured goal setting and reflection
- Ongoing monitoring and support
- End of year celebration and reflection
To apply for the Charlotte’s Wish Scholarship
Proudly funded by
For more information
BREED Australia
1300 027 333
reception@breedaustralia.com.au
