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STEMM Summit Scholarship applications due 5pm 25 Sep 2026 AEST.

STEMM Summit Dates: 10-11 October 2026
STEMM Summit Location: Melbourne (Clifton Hill)
Max Scholarship Amount for travel costs: $400 per person (receipts required).
Who is this form for: Secondary students (Year 9-12) or Uni/TAFE students or Early Career Professionals (graduated in the last several years and under 30 years of age).
There are approx. 16 questions. You will be asked about your connection to Croatia and "How will attending this Summit benefit your studies, career aspirations, and/or community?" Max 250 words.
Expected completion time required is 15-20 minutes. Please ensure you press 'Submit' upon completion.

The Victorian Croatian Chamber of Commerce (VCCC) is offering a limited number of travel scholarships to help eligible students and early career professionals attend the STEMM Summit. If you’re travelling from anywhere in Australia to our location, we encourage you to apply and make the most of this opportunity.

Successful applicants will be notified a week before the Summit, and payments will be made after the event in line with the scholarship rules and your application responses.

Key details:

  • Applications must be submitted by the deadline – late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
  • Scholarships are competitive, so take your time to submit a strong application.
  • Due to fairness, we cannot assist with completing applications.
  • We look forward to receiving your application – best of luck!

– The VCCC Team
1.Are you eligible to apply for a scholarship (rules)?
Yes
No
Unsure
a) I have registered and paid for the STEMM Summit.
b) I am a student in Year 9 to university, or a STEMM professional who graduated from university in the last 10 years.
c) I have a strong interest in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine).
d) I live in Australia and have Croatian heritage or a Croatian interest.
e) I agree to pay or have already paid for my Summit travel/ accommodation, and I agree to provide a tax invoice and payment receipt for each expense to support my requested amount.
f) I agree to write a post-event testimonial, report, or promotional piece.
g) I understand that I must participate in the Summit & that scholarships will only be paid to successful applicants AFTER the Summit.
h) I understand scholarships are entirely at the discretion of VCCC.
2.Did you select all answers as "Yes"?(Required.)