September 25, 2019
You can take the boy out of the country, but he’ll be back!
Harry Tiernan has started on the long journey that is studying medical science. His first…
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August 21, 2019
More than your ATAR – VET Education Options
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is indiscriminate in funding support offered young students seeking…
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July 31, 2019
More Than Your ATAR: Early Entry, Secure Your Place Before Exams
Imagine going into trial exams knowing you’ve got a place university – as well as…
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July 24, 2019
More than your ATAR: Where to Start
Committing to a university or VET education is a foundational decision. Foundational in the way…
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July 17, 2019
Scholarship success at your finger tips
Thinking of applying for one of our local foundation grants or a scholarship of any…
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April 17, 2019
Grace to live her Best life
2019 Country Education Foundation of Australia Audi Foundation scholarship recipient, fourth-year the University of Newcastle…
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April 3, 2019
CEF works with two other organisations to help 34 students
Thirty-four country students across rural NSW have been awarded a total of $81,000 in scholarships…
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March 12, 2019
It Takes A Village shares Chris’ story
CEF alumni Chris Mercer recently shared his story with It Takes A Village, a…
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September 26, 2018
Origin Foundation-CEF partnership promotes equity in education
With a shared belief that long-term impact and life-changing opportunities stem from education, the CEF…
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September 19, 2018
Gunnedah CEF puts name out there for young people in community
Country Education Foundation of Gunnedah opens applications for 2019 By Vanessa Höhnke Applications are open…
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August 13, 2018
We need to help our young country people think beyond the drought
Drought-related stress and financial hardship are impacting all aspects of rural life and the effects…
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June 20, 2018
Chloe engineers her future with the help of CEF
From a sheep and cattle property near the small town of Wyandra in South West…
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May 18, 2018
CEF Student Stories
Our impact in their words. Watch and learn how CEF makes a difference in the…
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May 18, 2018
Chris’ Story
Chris is a country boy from Cooma. Coming from a town of sporting and farming…
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May 18, 2018
Shannon’s Story
"When I was told I had received the scholarship from CEF, there was just a…
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May 18, 2018
Ash’s Story
Meet Ash Nielsen. Ash epitomises what we do at CEF, create opportunities for young rural…
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May 2, 2018
Passion for sport drives Jaylee’s career dreams
CEF ALUMNI Jaylee Ismay has always loved sport – watching games and reading about athletes…
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March 29, 2018
Shoalhaven nurses proud to give back to their community
CEF ALUMNI Shoalhaven local Elizabeth Wilson credits the Country Education Foundation (CEF) and its affiliate…
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November 21, 2017
Determined, ambitious, strong: Ashley takes charge of her future
For 21-year-old Ashley Nielsen the $3000 grant from Great Lakes Education Fund, a CEF local…
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November 20, 2017
Medical aspirations open up for Jacob despite isolating start
Isolation and distance have been a huge hurdle for one of Country Education Foundation of…
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November 15, 2017
New foundations increasing CEF’s impact on rural and regional youth
This past year CEF has been lucky enough to welcome three new local foundations -…
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October 19, 2017
Calling all first-year uni students
You're nearing the end of your first year of uni or TAFE. Well done, and…
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September 15, 2017
Eureka! Broken Hill brothers make most of huge opportunities
Broken Hill brothers – Alex and Clayton Rowbotham – are well on their way to…
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August 18, 2017
Stars align for James
We first met James Ansell in 2013 when a grant from the Central Australian Education…
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August 17, 2017
Chris’ dreams come true on centre stage
Chris Mercer has seen the world thanks to help from the Country Education Foundation of…
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August 17, 2017
Ceridwen digs deep to make the most of her passion
Ceridwen Boel has worked hard to get where she is, and proudly proclaims her love…
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August 17, 2017
Sarah’s sums breaking down barriers
Sarah’s on her way thanks to support from the Country Education Foundation (CEF). Growing up…
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May 18, 2017
Student Stories – Isabella De Francheschi
“I know without this scholarship I might not have actually been able to afford to…
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February 23, 2017
Student Stories – Maggie Kate Minogue
Maggie Kate is on her way to becoming a doctor thanks to support from her…
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December 7, 2016
From Little Things Big Things Grow
Terry Witchard read about Country Education Foundation in 2012 and said he was instantly hooked…
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September 19, 2016
Tia’s Flying High with Support from her Local CEF
Terry Witchard and Bonnie Hillsley from local CEF the Macleay Valley Education Fund with scholarship…
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September 15, 2016
Support Sets Ruby up for Study Success
Psychology student Ruby Lay is off to a great start at university thanks to a…
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September 15, 2016
The Right Fit for Isaac
Isaac Austin from Merriwa, NSW, is now in his second year of a fitter machinist…
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May 31, 2016
Anna’s Bouyed by Success
Above: Former CEF grant recipient Anna Boyes has returned to rural Queensland to teach and…
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May 31, 2016
Supporting More Than 450 Rural and Regional Dreams in 2016
Some very excited school leavers from the Country Education Foundation of Kapuda, SA were amongst…
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May 31, 2016
St Andrew’s Students in the Spotlight
Sarah Marcon has been awarded a 2016 Country Education Foundation St Andrew's Scholarship.The Country Education…
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May 31, 2016
Jamin’s Trading Up
Jamin White from Cootamundra is on his way to becoming a heavy vehicle mechanic with…
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February 16, 2016
Business Boost Helps Kangaroo Island Students
A new $2000 scholarship from Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers has boosted the Country Education Foundation…
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February 11, 2016
From Boorowa to Broadcast News
Jelisa Apps knew she wanted to be a journalist after completing an internship with her…
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February 11, 2016
Future Looks Bright for Ashleigh
The historic copper mining town of Kapunda, SA feels like a million miles from the…
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February 11, 2016
Successfully Navigating the Path to University
The Country Education Foundation wishes first year university students all the best as they embark…
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September 18, 2015
Nap goes West
Nap Holmes feels very fortunate that she was able to take up the physiotherapy place…
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September 18, 2015
Alice Sharpe – student profile
Alice Sharpe is a third year Science student at Monash University in Melbourne. Originally from…
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September 18, 2015
Garth determined to succeed
Garth Rafferty has come a long way since high school, where he was discouraged from…
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June 18, 2015
CEF Friends welcome Fran Kelly and Noelle
Noelle and ABC RN presenter, Fran Kelly and the CEF Friends' Lunch When she…
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June 4, 2015
Breaking down barriers in Broken Hill
If you live in Broken Hill, going to uni involves some tough choices. Leaving home,…
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June 2, 2015
Grant support for rural and regional students
In 2015, the CEF has again increased the number and value of grants awarded to…
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March 26, 2015
Tim is on the road to success
Sometimes it just takes someone to believe in you to realise your potential. With the…
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March 9, 2015
Students head off with CEF support
Hundreds of students from rural and regional communities across NSW, Qld, SA and the NT…
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December 2, 2014
Amy’s journey leads her home
Amy teaches at the Cunnamulla State School When Amy headed to uni in Brisbane with…
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