Bounce Back Scholarship Nov 2025 - Mar 2037
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be of South Sudanese heritage and reside in Australia.
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Have completed Year 12 or higher.
- Be accepted into or enrolled in a health sciences degree at an Australian university.
Priority Fields of Study
SSAYU will prioritise students pursuing the following degrees:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
Applications from other health-related fields (e.g. medical imaging, paramedicine, occupational therapy) may be considered where a strong case is made for professional impact and community relevance.
What the Scholarship Covers
- Up to $5,000 for education-related costs (e.g. tuition, textbooks, technology, transport)
- Optional mentorship with a health professional in the recipient’s field and state
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A personal statement (max 500 words) addressing:
- Your course and university.
- Why you chose your field.
- Challenges you’ve overcome.
- Your future goals and how this scholarship will support them.
- A simple budget outlining how you’ll use the funds.
- Proof of enrolment or admission.
- Your most recent academic transcript or results.
- (Optional) A reference letter from a teacher, lecturer, or employer.
Submission Details
📧 Email: yong.insula@gmail.com
📌 Subject line: Bounce Back Scholarship – [Your Full Name]
🗓 Applications close: Friday, 27 November 2026
Contact
For questions or more information, please contact:
Dr Deng Yong
📧 Yong.insula@gmail.com
🌐 https://www.ssayu.org.au/ or Instagram: @ssayunited
Bounce Back Connect Feb 2023 - June 2024
Program delivery: hybrid format in order:
§ To allow mentees to gain insight into the world of finance in a supportive environment
§ To provide mentees with an opportunity to develop a meaningful mentoring relationship with senior members of their field of interest
Important Information
§ Initial meeting with mentees and mentors – within the first two weeks of the program
§ Regular meetings throughout the year, at least 10 in total; ideally more
§ Discussion topics can range from financial, to lifestyle, to career, to leadership etc
§ A short evaluation survey will be completed at the beginning and end of the program to assess efficacy
§ Mentor is responsible for initiating contact with mentee, subsequent meetings can be organised together but keep in mind the mentor’s schedule takes priority and thus they will dictate when they are available
§ Nature of Bounce Back Connect mentoring is individualise, thus both the mentor and mentee can decide how to best benefit from the program
§ Mentees-mentors and patrons’ dinners. First dinner at the program commencement & another one towards the end of each annual program
Benefits to students
§ Improve the young person’s financial literacy
§ Opportunities to explore financial career pathways and be exposed to experiences and tools that will assist them on their journey
§ Having access to resources that will further your learning
Benefits to mentors
§ The opportunity to greatly impact a mentee’s financial journey and contribute to the next generation of global leaders
§ Form a meaningful relationship with a motivated mentee which may prove to be ongoing in their future careers
