542 Empowered Indigenous Students.

CAPE YORK LEADERS PROGRAM

Cape York Leaders Program (CYLP) is an Indigenous-led initiative of Cape York Partnership. Since 2005, CYLP has been empowering young Indigenous Leaders from Cape York through secondary and tertiary scholarships. Our Leaders attend the best educational institutes throughout Australia to help them reach their potential.

During their studies, they benefit from a comprehensive support and skills-building program, including ongoing case management, tutors, extracurricular leadership activities and mentoring. Every CYLP student graduates with the skills and confidence to lead and be a role model for their community.

More than 540 First Nations students have receieved a scholarship from the Cape York Leaders Program. Our Alumni can be found right throughout Australia working in a wide variety of influential roles, with many returning to their home community to share their knowledge and skills.

OUR PROGRAM

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SECONDARY LEADERS

With limited secondary schools in Cape York, CYLP provides promising students with access to some of the best boarding schools throughout Queensland. There are currently more than 100 students on secondary scholarships.

TERTIARY LEADERS

CYLP supports Year 12 students to transition to the workforce or continue on to tertiary education. There are currently more than 15 students on tertiary scholarships studying at the best universities in Australia.

“A good leader helps others who need help. Here at school, it means helping out the younger kids with little things every day, like finding their classrooms and sticking to their timetable. A good leader also gives back to their community.”

Dwayne Ludwick

MEET THE LEADERS OF 2024

Here are the Secondary Leaders making Cape York proud.

MEET OUR ALUMNI

Education Partners

The long-standing relationships with our Partner Schools are testament to both the quality of our program and the students themselves. You can find out more about these schools through our map.

Learn more

SECONDARY APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE NOW OPEN!

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