Mick Young Scholarship Trust News & Events

The work of the Mick Young Scholarship Trust is made possible by the generous involvment of our supporters and sponsors. Due to their continued support, the work of the Trust has grown from assisting 3 colleges in 1997 to over 30 colleges today.

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The Mick Young Scholarship Trust Race Day 2010

A memorable day was enjoyed by the hundreds of supporters who attended the MYST Race Day at Royal Randwick on 26 June 2010.

The running order for the event was in the hands of the inimitable H.G. Nelson. His sporting savvy was mixed as usual with the humour and insight which, alongside his work for the community, earned him an AM (Order of Australia) honour only days before. H.G.’s work as MC ensured a fast-paced, entertaining afternoon. In wonderful contrast, comedian Brian Doyle did what he does best – make guests laugh long and hard – and singer/songwriter Perry Keyes performed his heroic anthem 'The Day John Sattler Broke his Jaw'.

The real winners, of course, are those the Trust are able to assist through the generous help of the MYST supporters. We are pleased to announce the event raised in excess of $90,000 and would like to thank everyone who helped make the day such an outstanding success.

MYST supports Skills Scholarship in western Melbourne

More than 60 students from secondary State schools in the western areas of Melbourne have been granted Skills scholarships under a MYST/Western Chances initiative.

Funding was made possible by the highly successful fundraising dinner held in Melbourne on 2 December 2009, jointly hosted by the two organisations.

Western Chances, founded by Terry Bracks in 2003, aims to facilitate educational outcomes by creating ongoing economic, social, cultural and educational opportunities where its resources and support can make a difference.

The main selection criteria used for the Skills Scholarships is financial hardship coupled with a strong vocational desire. Students seeking places VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) and VET (Vocational Education and Training) places are the primary target.