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What is the Harvey Norman Young Women’s Leadership Academy program about?
The Harvey Norman Young Women’s Leadership Academy is born from a desire to support the Auburn community. The program was established to empower the young women of Auburn to develop their sense of agency and leadership capacity whilst contributing to their successful educational, career and life outcomes.
Funded by a generous philanthropic donation from Katie Page, CEO of Harvey Norman, through Western Sydney University, this program is designed to help Auburn Girls High School students build confidence, leadership capacity, and resilience for their educational, career, and life journeys.
Opportunities Through the Academy
The Harvey Norman Young Women’s Leadership Academy is designed to create lasting impact for students, families, and the wider Auburn community. Through this program, students and their supporters can expect:
- A whole of school, full cohort approach: Personal and social capability workshops for all students, tailored to suit each age group and delivered across the entire school community.
- Teacher professional development and resources: Accredited training and practical resources to help build a school culture that nurtures resilient, confident, and independent young women.
- Family and community engagement: Information sessions and opportunities for parents and families to connect with and contribute to the program’s success.
- Learning grants and university scholarships: Financial support to help students with education costs throughout high school and into university studies at Western Sydney University.
- Research and impact framework: A dedicated research component, led by the Centre for Western Sydney team, to capture insights and share best practices for empowering young women in their personal, career, and leadership journeys.
- Page Fellows Mentoring Program: An opportunity for Auburn Girls High School graduates who progress to Western Sydney University, providing further opportunity to develop their leadership skills by mentoring younger students at their high school and surrounding primary schools.
About the learning grants
The Harvey Norman Leadership Academy is offering up to 150 learning grants valued at $2,000 each annually to Auburn Girls High School students in Years 7 to 12. Grants support educational expenses like school fees, uniforms, and technology. Selection criteria are merit-based, focusing on students’ achievements and contributions to the school community.
About the Scholarships
The Harvey Norman Leadership Academy awards up to 20 scholarships each year to participating students from Auburn Girls High School who complete their HSC and enrol into any undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University.
Things that set us apart
→ Merit-based selection
→ $10,000 Scholarship per year for up to 3 years
→ Available for any undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University
→ Opportunity to become a mentor in the Page Fellows program
Information for Students, Parents and Teachers
Key Dates
Applications for the 2026 scholarships are now open and will close on 6 February 2026.
