A Cape York Leaders Program Secondary Scholarship enables talented Indigenous students from Cape York to attend Queensland’s leading boarding schools. Through curricular engagement, personal development and wrap-around support, 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 2027
open 1st October 2025
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
Zavan Salam
2024 Graduate
Tykeerah Cobus
2024 Graduate
Jonathon Nona
2024 Graduate
Ieyla Mcivor
2024 Graduate
Jack Streven
2024 Graduate
Mariska Hale
2024 Graduate
Genai Fa’Aoso
2024 Graduate
Gerald Jnr Tamwoy
2024 Graduate
Keziah Yunkaporta
2024 Graduate
Casiarna Bowen
2024 Graduate