A Cape York Leaders Program Secondary Scholarship enables talented Indigenous students from Cape York to attend Queensland’s leading boarding schools. Through curricular engagement and personal development and wrap-around suypport, we empower the next generation to reach their potential.
Apply today and see how far you can go!
Up to 6 years
Duration
Applications for 2025
Now Open
Program Overview
A scholarship with the Cape York Leaders Program is a life changing opportunity. Students attend the best boarding schools in Queensland and are supported throughout their high school journey. Outside of school, the program is designed to strengthen a student’s social, emotional and leadership capabilities.
Every CYLP student graduates with the skills needed to prosper within the workforce and in life. We accept applications from Year 5 to Year 9 to begin the following year. Applications are taken at any time with recipients announced in September/October.
What’s included
Students will be supported for the duration of their high school journey, while they continue to meet expectations for behaviour and schooling.
As a scholarship student, you will receive a range of benefits, including financial assistance, annual allowance, private tutoring, personal development, support, work opportunities and pathways towards studying at university or gaining employment after graduation.
While the scholarship does cover the majority of costs associated with schooling and the program, we do ask parents/carers to make a small weekly contribution as a commitment to their child’s education. More details can be found on the application form.
Secondary Graduates
Harry Ludwick Bowen
2023 Graduate
Lataisha Woibo
2023 Graduate
Hoby Kulla Kulla
2023 Graduate
Quashintae Nona
2023 Graduate
Skye Bowen Ludwick
2023 Graduate
Mayila Mallie
2022 Graduate
Kaden Yatumba
2022 Graduate
Charanti Andrews
2022 Graduate
Shaylee Andrews
2022 Graduate
Linda Solomon
2022 Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
Complete an application. Submit the completed application and any required documents by email, post, or online portal to the Cape York Leaders Program. You will then receive confirmation that we have received your application within four weeks.
Complete an application form here, then submit your completed application and any required documents by email, post or online portal to the Cape York Leaders Program.
Two years of school reports (four semester report cards), the most recent NAPLAN results and confirmation of community residence within Cape York.
No; students must confirm community residence within Cape York.
Yes. If they meet the eligibility criteria. We accept applications from Year 5 to Year 9 to begin schooling the following year.
The earlier the better. It is recommended to submit the application when your child is in grade 5 to semester 1 grade 6.
Yes. CYLP prioritises good behaviour, attendance, and effort from our applicants.