The Australian Outward Bound Development Fund (AOBDF) has been established to enable people to participate in an Outward Bound program, who through some form of social or financial disadvantage, would be unable to do so without financial support. The Australian Outward Bound Development Fund is pleased to offer a variety of scholarships below to support individuals and communities who require financial support to attend an Outward Bound.  We have access to funds to financially assist individuals, schools and communities, which are able to demonstrate a genuine need.

To apply for the AOBDF download an application form at the bottom of the page.

Programs Covered by AOBDF

• Navigator
• Family
• Catalyst
• Pinnacle
• Explorer
• Summit to Sea

Staff Intern Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation Scholarships

• Cranbrook Scholarship
• Chapman Memorial Scholarship
• Hunter NSW Regional Partnership Scholarship
• AOBDF Staff Scholarship

Applying for the AOBDF

Complete application forms accurately and honestly. Our assessment is based on what you include, so please provide us as much information as possible or what you see as relevant to your application.

• Public Scholarship (individual participant) : download form
• Program Scholarships  (school, group or community) : download form
• Transport and/or Equipment Assistance : download form