Sponsors and Scholarship Applications

Luminosity Youth Scholarships for 2026 are now Open!

Without our summit partners, Luminosity would not exist...

If you are applying for a scholarship, please review each partner’s message carefully and consider which offer best suits your situation. Then use the application button below.

Please submit one application only, selecting the most suitable option. If your chosen offer reaches capacity, we will move your application for the next most appropriate option and may contact you for additional information if needed.

Mid North Coast Local Health District

Thinking About a Career in Health?

Mid North Coast Local Health District is offering a limited number of scholarships for young people aged 15–25 to attend Luminosity Youth Summit in Port Macquarie.

This inspiring two-day event brings together future leaders and changemakers to explore ideas, build confidence, and spark career ambitions, especially in areas like healthcare. If you’re passionate about making a difference and curious about a career in health, this is your chance to learn, connect and be inspired.

To apply, tell us in 100 words or less: Why does a career in healthcare interest you?

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Port City Bowling Club

Port City Bowling Club has been a cornerstone of our community since 1938. Nestled amongst our stunning beaches and just minutes from the CBD, Port City is not just the home of Drift Café, barefoot bowls, trivia and live entertainment, but a beacon of support for the leaders of tomorrow.

Through our Club Grants scheme, we're thrilled to provide scholarships for this year’s Luminosity Youth Summit, ensuring that young minds from Port Macquarie-Hastings have the opportunity to ignite their potential.

We look forward to seeing you at Luminosity supporting youth in their journey to success.

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Telstra

Telstra is delighted to offer the opportunity for 20 young leaders aged 15-24 from the Mid North Coast & New England regions to attend Luminosity Youth Summit in Port Macquarie. Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company, is driven to enable social change through technology and looks forward to supporting the development of Regional Australia's future leaders with a passion for STEM, digital literacy and sustainability.

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Business NSW

As the region’s peak Business Organisation, we're dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes maximise their potential. Business NSW is delighted to offer the opportunity for 20 young leaders aged 15-24 who have a passion for big ideas and/or may dream of owning their own business from the Mid North Coast region to attend Luminosity Youth Summit in Port Macquarie.

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Coastline Bank

As Luminosity's Community Banking Partner, Coastline Bank are excited to offer 20 scholarships to young Leaders who live in the Hastings, Macleay or Manning Valleys. At Coastline Bank, we are committed to improving the communities in which we operate and providing our young local leaders the opportunity to ignite their future.

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Dyslexia Mid North Coast

Dyslexia Mid North Coast is a community of parents and professionals who promote literacy for all children and campaign to raise awareness of dyslexia in our region. We are proud to be sponsoring a scholarship to this year’s Luminosity Youth Summit for a young person with reading difficulties, like dyslexia, to access inspiring experiences, build confidence, and discover pathways to success, regardless of their learning challenges.

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LUMO 2026 Scholarship Application form

Please submit one application only.

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These businesses are enabling young people from our region to be inspired by the summit experience.

If you would like to provide an opportunity for a group of young people to be part of this year's summit please contact our scholarships team on [email protected].

We challenge you to consider supporting 10 young people as we celebrate 10 years of this incredible youth leadership experience.

We deeply thank all of you for your support.