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“There are many crossroads in life … For country people, these crossroads become even harder to traverse in periods of intense drought and other climate wildcards.”

The Hon Tim Fischer AC, CEF Patron

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"If I can make a difference for just one person, I feel like I have done my job"

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THE GUIDE TO

Scholarships

2019

Student

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Student Impact

Report 2018

SINCE 1993

4883

Grants Given

9369772

Financial Support Given

IN 2018

496

Grants Given

1187141

Financial Support Given

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Thanks to the Namoi Valley Independent for sharing the opportunities available to young people in the Gunnedah region, we are sure CEF Gunnedah is stoked by the great story 😁👏✌️

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"We recognise that the cost of rural students pursuing their post high school goals is often much greater than those of their metropolitan counterparts." Country Education Foundation of Australia

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LONG, BUT WORTHY, READ AHEAD:

A powerful story has emerged for us this year, one that tells of CEF’s growing footprint and increased impact in rural and regional Australia.

In our 2018 Student Impact Report you’ll see we’ve funded 496 grants, 20 more students supported than last year. The increase in the dollar amount of our support has moved up to a total of $1.184 million – over $150,000 more than in 2017.
This increase has been thanks to the very hard work of the volunteers who run our local foundations in 42 communities across the country, the visionary support of our education partners and a valued commitment from a number of philanthropic and corporate partners who fund national scholarships.

The growth trajectory over the years is just as impressive. In 10 years, we’ve increased funds to students by more than $900,000 and the number of students supported has increased threefold. Since 1993, when CEF was established, we’ve allocated more than 4880 individual grants and delivered $9.370 million into rural and regional communities.

I’m very pleased to share our impact with you, our supporters.
- Wendy, CEF CEO

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Keep up your good work Country Education Foundation of Australia. it is more vital than ever.

"The person who gave me my scholarship at the end of Year 12 would have had no idea what kind of ripple effect it would have upon my university experience ... the opportunities that come from even a single scholarship never end."

Brody has written a powerful article for us to share encouraging other country students - and many more - to have a go at applying for a scholarship. Thanks Brody!

PLEASE SHARE this with someone you know who could benefit from the life-changing gift that is a scholarship.

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Opportunities from scholarships never end | Country Education Foundation

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As a country kid who was only able to attend university through someone’s generous donation of a scholarship, I wanted to make sure it wasn't wasted.

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Great stuff!!

Jessica Hall fingers crossed 🤞

Great article Brody

Fabulous article Brody. Congratulations on your many successes!

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