The Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) offers scholarships and leadership opportunities to young Indigenous Australians. The IYLP is offered in conjunction with Loreto College.

Working in partnership with Loreto College, the IYLP is administered by The Smith Family, with funding support through the National Indigenous Australians Agency. This government-funded program aims to close the gaps in Indigenous educational disadvantage by creating greater access to additional education choice for Indigenous students, particularly those from remote and very remote areas of the country.

In addition to helping Indigenous students achieve their educational aspirations, the IYLP supports the development of positive role models and leaders to inspire other Indigenous students.

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Application Process

Working in partnership with Loreto College, the IYLP is run by The Smith Family, with funding support through the National Indigenous Australians Agency. This government-funded program aims to close the gaps in Indigenous educational disadvantage by creating greater access to additional education choice for Indigenous students, particularly those from remote and very remote areas of the country.

In addition to helping Indigenous students achieve their educational aspirations, the IYLP supports the development of positive role models and leaders to inspire other Indigenous students.

  • Shortlisted students will be required to attend a personal interview at Loreto College with the IYLP Manager, Leanne Smith, and the Principal.
  • Information, criteria, application forms, and other details are available from The Smith Family via the 2025 IYLP Application Kit.
  • For more information click here.

 

If you have any questions, please contact The Smith Family by email iylp@thesmithfamily.com.au or telephone on +61 8224 1402.

Application for admission to Loreto College must be made at the same time as the application for an IYLP Scholarship.

This initiative is funded by the Australian Government. More information on 2025 Scholarships will be provided shortly.

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