SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE - SEARCH TOOL

Country Education Foundation’s local foundations across the country are run by community volunteers all with one thing in common – a passion for seeing rural and regional youth succeed.

Scholarships can help pay for things like course fees, textbooks, equipment, accommodation and living costs, making further study more affordable.

Applying for scholarships is worthwhile, even if you're not sure you'll be successful. It helps you build valuable skills for future job applications and can boost your confidence by recognising your achievements and potential.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE NARRM SCHOLARSHIP

If you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa and completed Year 12 in Australia, you'll be automatically considered for a Narrm Scholarship when you apply for Access Melbourne, our equity entry scheme. Submit an equity scheme and scholarships application in VTAC alongside your course preferences to be considered.

Living Allowance: Receive $6,500 per year while completing your undergraduate degree (for up to 4 years) to help with living expenses while studying.

Relocation Allowance: Eligible students from regional or remote areas of Australia may receive a one-off payment of $3,000 to assist with moving and settling into accommodation.

Accommodation Allowance: Students from an outer Melbourne local government area or a regional/remote area who secure a place at a participating university accommodation provider or residential college may receive a reduction in accommodation fees of up to $20,000 per year.

SUNRAYSIA ROTARY RIVER HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

The Rotary Club of Red Cliffs is offering a $5,000 Murray-Darling Basin Scholarship for a student commencing tertiary study in 2027 or a current first-year tertiary student. The scholarship aims to support motivated Sunraysia students pursuing further study that could contribute to addressing challenges facing the Murray-Darling Basin, including climate change, water management, environmental sustainability, community needs, and related issues. Students from a wide range of study areas are encouraged to apply.

Selection is based on academic achievement, communication skills, community involvement, and personal character. Applications and further information are available from the Rotary Club of Red Cliffs via rotaryredcliffs@outlook.co.au or by calling 0428 165 355.

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CHANCES FOR CHILDREN

Tertiary Scholarships - to support university, TAFE or apprenticeship studies
Non-Tertiary Scholarships - to pursue music, sport, leadership and arts opportunities at state level or beyond
Keeping Kids in Secondary School Scholarships - to support students studying Years 11 and 12

To learn more or to check if you’re eligible, visit our website or call us on 1300 417 618.

TERTIARY ACCESS PAYMENT (TAP)

A payment to help students with the cost of moving from regional or remote areas for tertiary study.

Find out more here.

YOUTH ALLOWANCE FOR STUDENTS AND AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICES

Youth Allowance is financial help if you’re 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice.

To get this you must be one of the following:

18 to 24 and studying full time
16 to 17, studying full time and either independent or needing to live away from home to study
16 to 17, studying full time and have completed year 12 or equivalent
16 to 24 and doing a full time Australian Apprenticeship.

Read the full conditions under who can get it.

Relocation Scholarship 

More information about this scholarship can be found here.

Find out about payments and loans you can get when taking the leap to further training or study at university or TAFE.

WOMEN OF STEM

The Women of STEM Scholarship is a national program and provides women with financial grants of $5,000 per year for the life of their degree (maximum of 5 years). In 2025, we awarded 4 (four) scholarships to exceptional female students.

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Adelaide University offers a wide range of scholarships to help make higher education accessible to students from all backgrounds. A scholarship could be the support you need to start your future with confidence and work towards your career goals.

We’re here to support your studies and help you succeed – become the best you can be with an Adelaide University scholarship.

Find your scholarship here.

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY - ELEVATE PROGRAM

The Elevate program supports women and non-binary people to pursue careers in STEM by offering scholarships and opportunities to build skills, confidence, and leadership. Up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships will be awarded throughout the program.

The Elevate program includes:

A scholarship
Skill-building workshops
Peer mentoring and networking events
24/7 wellbeing and support services

Apply here.

DOXA YOUTH FOUNDATION

Doxa is a member supported charity organisation.  At no cost to the participants, the program offers financial support, personal and professional development and the opportunity to secure a mentored cadetship with a study-related organisation throughout the duration of their degree.

Wraparound care - we provide holistic support to ensure students thrive academically and personally.

Professional development - workshops help participants gain valuable skills to enhance their professional employability after graduation.

Career mentoring - mentored cadetship during their university studies contextualises learning, develops professional networks and greatly enhances employment capability

Financial assistance – weekly living allowance for the duration of the university course, plus an annual educational allowance.

Find out more about DOXA here.

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