Future Talents
GVD FUTURE TALENT
Application Guide
Assessment Criteria · Evidence · Selection Guide
About The Assessment
GVD takes a holistic and potential-focused approach to scholarship assessment.
Academic results and previous achievements form part of the assessment, but they are not the sole
measures of merit. GVD considers each applicant’s demonstrated capability, thinking, creativity,
learning attitude, resilience, development journey, character and potential for future growth and
contribution.
Assessment is considered in the context of each applicant’s age, experience and stage of
development.
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Direction | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Future Potential & Development Capacity | 20% |
| Thinking, Creativity, Innovation & Problem Solving | 20% |
| Learning Attitude, Curiousity & Self-Driven Development | 15% |
| Demonstrated Talent, Achievement & Quality of Evidence | 15% |
| HCA: Resilience, Adaptability & Self-Regulation | 15% |
| Character, Responsibility & Engagement w/Others | 5% |
| Future Direction & Potential for Industry/Community Impact | 10% |
Each application is assessed across seven dimensions. Together, these dimensions form the overall assessment framework.
What We Look For
Your Personal Statement helps GVD understand the person behind your results and achievements.
We look for evidence of:
• your interests, strengths and individual qualities;
• what motivates you to learn and develop;
• how you respond to challenges, setbacks or difficult problems;• your capacity for reflection and learning from experience;
• the capabilities you wish to develop further;
• why this scholarship is meaningful to your development; and
• your future direction and the contribution you hope to make.
We are interested in the authenticity, depth and quality of your thinking, rather than sophisticated
writing or English language style.
Personal Statement
The Personal Capability Presentation gives applicants an opportunity to show and explain their capability in their own way.
GVD considers:
• how clearly you explain your work or experience;
• your thinking and decision-making process;
• how you approached challenges or problems;
• what you learned;
• your understanding of your own strengths and areas for development; and
• where you believe this capability could develop next.
Professional filming, editing or presentation production is not being assessed. The focus is on your
thinking, capability, authenticity and development potential.
Personal Capability Presentation
Supporting Evidence & Portfolio
Supporting evidence helps us understand what you can do, how you have developed and the quality of your demonstrated capability. Depending on your field, evidence may include projects, research, creative or design work, technical work, competitions, awards, sport or performance evidence, leadership or community initiatives, or other relevant work.
We particularly consider:
• the quality and relevance of the evidence;
• the applicant’s own contribution;
• development demonstrated over time;
• how the applicant approached the work;
• what was learned through the experience; and
• what the evidence indicates about future potential.
Supporting evidence helps us understand what you can do, how you have developed and the quality
of your demonstrated capability.
Depending on your field, evidence may include projects, research, creative or design work, technical
work, competitions, awards, sport or performance evidence, leadership or community initiatives, or
other relevant work.
We particularly consider:
• the quality and relevance of the evidence;
• the applicant’s own contribution;
• development demonstrated over time;
• how the applicant approached the work;
• what was learned through the experience; and
• what the evidence indicates about future potential.
Academic & Achievement Evidence
Referee
The referee provides an independent perspective on the applicant’s learning, capability, development and character. Where required, GVD may contact the nominated referee to assist with assessment or verification.
Applications progress through the following stages:
1. Application Submitted
2. Eligibility & Completeness Review
3. Assessment Against the Seven Assessment Dimensions
4. Shortlisting
5. Interview / Further Assessment
6. Supporting Evidence & Referee Verification, where required
7. Final Review & Approval
8. Scholarship Recipients Announced
GVD may request additional information, supporting evidence or clarification at any stage of the assessment process.
Assessment & Selection Process
| Key Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | October 2026 |
| Applications Close | 10 December 2026 |
| Assessment & Shortlisting | December 2026 - January 2027 |
| Shortlisted Applicants/Interview Invitations | By end of January 2027 |
| Final Scholarship Recipients Announced | 15 February 2027 |
Key Dates — 2027 Scholarship
The final list of 2027 GVD Future Talent Scholarship recipients will be published on the official GVD website on 15 February 2027.
All applications are assessed holistically. Meeting individual assessment criteria does not guarantee
a scholarship. Scholarship decisions are subject to eligibility, assessment, verification, final approval,
applicable scholarship conditions and availability of scholarship funding.
GVD recognises that talent and potential may be demonstrated differently across different ages,
educational stages and fields. Evidence will therefore be considered in an age-appropriate and
context-appropriate manner.