Scholarship Application

To submit an application for a 2026 ESF Scholarship you will need to complete the online form below, with additional supporting documentation attached.

A word document is provided below to download and help you prepare gathering / collating your information prior to populating the form, which must be done in one go.

ESF Scholarship Online Application Form 2026

"*" indicates required fields

Once you have prepared your application using the preparation document above, use the form fields below to submit the application.

Fill in the fields and click the Submit button at the bottom and your application will be submitted with your supporting documents attached.

Personal details

Surname*

Given name(s)*

Victorian Emergency Service Agency employed by or registered with*

Position held

Business phone*

Personal phone

Business email*

Personal email

Professional referee name*

Professional referee phone*

Scholarship proposal

(max 250 words per answer)

1. What is the problem/issue you wish to study?*

2. What evidence can you provide that demonstrates that this problem/issue has been identified as a knowledge gap or need for the Victorian emergency management sector?*

3. Who have you consulted with to garner support for your scholarship topic?*

4. Why are you personally interested in this topic?*

5. What are three SMART objectives you want to achieve from studying this topic?*

6. Where do you propose undertaking this study?*

6a. Why have you selected this/these location/s?*

6b. Have you made preliminary enquiries about their interest in hosting a visit from you?*

7. What are your credentials to undertake this study?*

8. Where did you learn about this scholarship opportunity?*

9. Other

Study plan and associated costs

Proposed travel dates - From

Proposed travel dates - To

Travel insurance quote

Air travel quoted costs

Number of nights away from home where accommodation and living allowance is required

Supporting Documents

Provide supporting documents such as evidence of Executive Leadership support of your application, provision of leave arrangements (if required), quotes for insurance or air travel costs.*

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, docx, png, pdf, Max. file size: 16 MB, Max. files: 5.

Applicant statement

In applying for this scholarship, I understand the terms and conditions listed below:
1. Closing date for applications is 9 November 2025 at midnight.
2. Scholarship recipients must be employed or registered as a volunteer with a Victorian Emergency Services Foundation member agency.
3. Application is endorsed by Head of Agency.
4. Scholarship recipients are required to provide a written report within eight weeks of study completion.
5. Scholarship recipients will be required to share their findings with the sector.
6. In 2026 preference will be given to applicants whose area of study aligns with ESF's focus on prevention of work-related mental injury.

Applicant Agreement*

I agree

By checking "I agree" you are legally agreeing to these terms and conditions.

ESF Scholarship Online Application Form 2026

Personal details

Scholarship proposal

Study plan and associated costs

Supporting Documents

Applicant statement

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