ABCN Accelerate Applications for 2026 will open June 9th.

Important Dates for 2026

Student Nominations open – 9am Tuesday 9th June

Student Nominations are due – by 11:59 pm on Sunday 29th June

Principal/School Representative Assessments are due – by 11:59pm Sunday 9th August

Student Applications are due – by 11:59pm Sunday 9th August

Successful Applicants advised by November 2026

Interested in applying in 2026?  Send an email to acceleratescholarship@abcn.com.au to be notified when we are accepting applications.

Watch our quick guide on how to apply below

Accelerate Application Guidelines

For general information about the program please read our 2025 ABCN Scholarship Application Guidelines

There is further information about the applying for scholarships on our FAQ Page.

Would you like to know more about how the Accelerate Scholarships can help students? Read about our current and previous Scholars here

Our warmest appreciation goes to American Express, Andrew Hinchliff, Anthony Costa Foundation, the Bennelong Foundation, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Carla Zampatti Foundation, EY, Fogarty Foundation, James N Kirby Foundation, JIBB Family Foundation, KPMG, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation through Eldon & Anne Foot Trust,  Matana Foundation, Microsoft, Minter Ellison, Nous, Optus, PVH Brands, Stan Perron Foundation, Stockland, Ventia and the William Buckland Foundation for their generous support of our current scholarships, the Waratah Education Foundation for their support of the Highly Commended Awards and to KPMG for their pro bono support of the application process.