Apply for a CEF Grant

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PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL FOUNDATION PAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL OPENING AND CLOSING DATES

Eligibility criteria

Aged 16-25 years;
Attended school or currently live in the region covered by your local CEF; and
Commitment to achieving your goals.
Demonstrated financial need;

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02 6362 3162

A confirmation email will be sent once your application is submitted (make sure you check your junk email too!). Your local foundation will contact you for next steps.

2027 Grants open now – Create your profile

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Fill in the form below to create your profile at CEF.

Once registered you will have a user name and a password that you can us to log in to the site at any time. Your details will be remembered for the next time you apply for a grant.

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The name displayed when you make comments on our site

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Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent?*

Yes

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Once registered you will be taken to the 2027 form to continue your application

CEF Alumni Awards and Katie Walker Award

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Nominate someone for a CEF Award

Audi Foundation-CEF Alumni Awards and Katie Walker Outstanding Service Awards.

Your Name*

Email*

Please provide your email so we can contact you, if required, about your nomination

Phone*

Please provide your phone number so we can contact you, if required, about your nomination.

Which Award do you want to nominate for?*

The CEF Awards now include the Audi Foundation- CEF Alumni Awards ( 5 categories) and the Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award for Volunteers. You can use this form to nominate for each of these awards.

Audi Foundation-CEF Alumni Awards

Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award

The Audi Foundation - CEF Alumni Awards

You may nominate more than one student but you will need to fill out the form once for each student.
You may nominate a student in more than one category if applicable.

Who are you nominating?*

Does the nominee know that you are nominating them?

This is important to know if we need to reach out to the student.

Yes

Nominee's Email*

Please provide current email for the nominee (if known) so we can contact them if required

Nominee's Phone

Please a current phone number for the nominee so we can contact them if required.

What is their local foundation?*

Year of study or year graduated (if known)

There are 5 Categories in the Alumni Awards.

CEF RISING STAR A current student (1st or 2nd year) with a bright future and demonstrated commitment to achieving their goals.

CEF LAUNCHING STAR A current student (3rd year or above) with a bright future and demonstrated commitment to achieving their goals

CEF YOUNG ACHIEVER A recent graduate with determination and talent, resulting in early career accomplishments in their field of choice.

CEF COMMUNITY ALUMNI CHAMPION A recipient who has taken their knowledge back to a regional area to share and inspire, and who fosters further education.

CEF ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR A past recipient who has achieved on a regional, national or international stage, showing excellence in character and leadership and demonstrating high achievement.

Which category are you nominating them for?*

You may select multiple categories where applicable.

CEF Rising Star

CEF Launching Star

CEF Young Achiever

CEF Community Alumni Champion

CEF Alumnus of the Year

Tell us 500 words or less why they (or you) deserve a CEF Alumni Award!*

Tell the story of the nominee's journey, including their education, career pathway, and key achievements. Highlight the determination they have shown, particularly any challenges or obstacles they have overcome along the way. Include examples of their accomplishments, the positive impact they have had on their community, peers, workplace, industry, or chosen field. Remember, the judging panel will rely solely on the information provided, so include as much relevant detail as possible to showcase why this nominee deserves recognition.

Attach a photo and any relevant documentation (optional)

We will need a photo for all nominees so its helpful if you can add one now, otherwise we will contact the nominee for a photo after we receive your nomination.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 20 MB.

The Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award

Who are you nominating?*

What committee are they from?*

What is/was their position on the committee?*

How many years in total has your nominee been on your CEF committee?

What makes your nominee outstanding?*

We appreciate all our volunteers are special, so to help the panel make their decision, please state your outstanding case. Remember, the judging panel will rely solely on the information provided, so include as much relevant detail as possible to showcase why this nominee deserves recognition.

Outline a recent initiative and its impact introduced or undertaken by your nominee.*

A recent initiative can be a new program, fundraising idea, student program, alumni support committee management, service above and beyond expectations.

Describe how this volunteer, through their outstanding service, has made a lasting impact on local students.*

Attach a photo and any relevant documentation (optional)

We will need a photo for all nominees so its helpful if you can add one now, otherwise we will contact the nominee for a photo after we receive your nomination.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 20 MB.

Do you want to nominate more than one person?

Complete this nomination and simply launch the form and fill it in again for your next nominee.

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2027 Grants Now Open

WELCOME!

PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL FOUNDATION PAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL OPENING AND CLOSING DATES

Eligibility criteria

Need help?

info@cef.org.au

02 6362 3162

2027 Grants open now – Create your profile

Fill in the form below to create your profile at CEF.

Section 1 - Your profile

Emergency Contact Details

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In the spirit of reconciliation,
CEF acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Nominate someone for a CEF Award

Audi Foundation-CEF Alumni Awards and Katie Walker Outstanding Service Awards.

The Audi Foundation - CEF Alumni Awards

There are 5 Categories in the Alumni Awards.

The Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award

Do you want to nominate more than one person?

Expression of Interest

2027 Grants Now Open

WELCOME!

PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL FOUNDATION PAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL OPENING AND CLOSING DATES

Eligibility criteria

Need help?

info@cef.org.au

02 6362 3162

2027 Grants open now – Create your profile

Fill in the form below to create your profile at CEF.

Section 1 - Your profile

Emergency Contact Details

Create your CEF Student profile

Ask us a question Or Donate by Phone

1300 652 144

Nominate someone for a CEF Award

Audi Foundation-CEF Alumni Awards and Katie Walker Outstanding Service Awards.

The Audi Foundation - CEF Alumni Awards

There are 5 Categories in the Alumni Awards.

The Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award

Do you want to nominate more than one person?

Expression of Interest

Ask us a question
Or Donate by Phone