As a Snow Scholar, you'll bring your own strengths, lived experiences and aspirations – and continue to grow along the way.
We’re not looking for perfection. What matters most is your passion, your potential, and your commitment to learning and making a difference. These scholarships are here to support students who show qualities like resilience, curiosity, respect and a desire to contribute to their community. You don’t need to have everything figured out right now – this is about backing your journey and helping you build the skills and confidence to thrive.
The below attributes will help guide our selection process and shape what it means to be part of the Snow Scholar community.
Passion and ambition
Genuine enthusiasm and drive for your studies and goals and for creating significant impact.
Academic and street smarts
Your collective achievements and experiences demonstrate a strong commitment to learning, creative thinking, and problem-solving.
Resilience and perseverance
You demonstrate tenacity and determination when things get tough and can overcome challenges.
Effective communication
You have the skills to clearly articulate ideas, actively listen, and engage meaningfully with others.
Curiosity and growth mindset
A strong desire to explore new ideas and continuously learn, with an openness to embracing challenges and growing from experiences.
Respect and decency
You demonstrate respect, empathy, care, and awareness for others.
Open and humble
You recognise that you don't have all the answers and remain open to diverse opinions and perspectives, evaluating all ideas on their merits.
Potential to lead and make a difference
You show initiative, inspire others, and drive meaningful and positive change.
Community & culture
You value connection to people, culture and place, leading with kindness and a commitment to strengthening community and belonging.
