The CEF Uni
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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

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

Ash Nielsen - Student Stories

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The CEF Uni
Survival Guide

“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

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

Ash Nielsen - Student Stories

Watch Ash's story

Are you a CEF Alumni?

We want to hear from you!

You can make a difference.

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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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$2

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The biggest lessons I learned in my first year of uni

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UNI STUDENTS! A scholarship can help you achieve your further study dreams by covering the costs of textbooks, course fees & living costs. There are 4,300+ scholarships in Australia & many are still available. Search & apply here 👇 using the #1 FREE online scholarships guide https://cef.org.au/scholarships-guide/ ... See MoreSee Less

UNI STUDENTS! A scholarship can help you achieve your further study dreams by covering the costs of textbooks, course fees & living costs. There are 4,300+ scholarships in Australia & many are still available. Search & apply here 👇 using the #1 FREE online scholarships guide https://cef.org.au/scholarships-guide/

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Did you get a Uni offer? Congrats! 🎉😄That's a huge achievement. Now the planning for #university begins. Check out our 2019 University Survival Guide for all the tips, tricks & tools you need to navigate uni life https://cef.org.au/university-survival-guide/
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Did you get a Uni offer? Congrats! 🎉😄Thats a huge achievement. Now the planning for #university begins. Check out our 2019 University Survival Guide for all the tips, tricks & tools you need to navigate uni life https://cef.org.au/university-survival-guide/
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That time of year is approaching for first-year uni students - a frenzy of organisation, excitement and let's admit it, a little dread at leaving all they know. There's a lot to take in in after all!
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Before O Week starts, have you thought about how you want to spend your year? If you have - great, if not here are 8 musts of your first year at uni.

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