Scholarships
Program Description
The Variety Show of Hearts Scholarship Program supports children with an existing talent, who are disadvantaged or living with a disability, to achieve their full potential and to follow their dreams.
Applications can only be accepted for children up to the age of 18 and who are SA residents. Scholarships are awarded to support children in the areas of the arts and sport. Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis and must be spent within 12 months. Scholarships will be limited to $3,000 per year, per application. Depending on the level of progress, scholarships may be renewed with a new application and supporting documentation submitted each year.
Some examples of scholarship applications are:
The Arts: Singing or dance lessons, art tuition, art materials and supplies, exhibition or competition entry fees, costumes.
Sport: Equipment, clothing, shoes, entry, membership or registration fees, coaching fees, travel to competitions or training.
In 2015 we helped nearly 130,000 children through grants
Equipment that helps children with their mobility, like wheelchairs, walking aids, and modified vehicles. Rare and expensive medical equipment and services including insulin pumps, wigs, feeds, nappies, oxygen pumps and more. Technology, programs and scholarships that help children unlock all the joys of education and communication.
