January 13, 2020
Gap Year planning guide released just in time for country students taking time between their studies
The Gap Year Guide has been released to equip rural and regional students taking a…
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November 25, 2019
2019 Alinta Energy – CEF Alumni Award winners announced
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) announced the winners of the 2019 Alinta Energy -…
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October 10, 2019
Significant financial assistance available to Broken Hill students looking to make better
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to once again offer four scholarships to…
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September 30, 2019
Leap into 2020 studies with financial assistance via the 2020 CEF Scholarships Guide
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is excited to launch the CEF 2020 Scholarships Guide…
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September 25, 2019
CEF response to rural, regional and remote education strategy
On 28th August 2019, Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan revealed a 10-year strategy that aims…
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August 21, 2019
Katie Walker Outstanding Achievement Awards to recognise volunteer’s dedication and tireless efforts
Rural and regional education charity Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is calling for nominations…
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August 7, 2019
Extraordinary contribution is a celebration of regional and rural Australia
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has a proud new premise of its own, due…
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July 3, 2019
New partnership with The University of Sydney
Extra support for young students from rural and regional communities’ results from a new partnership…
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July 3, 2019
First Victorian Country Education Foundation paves the way
Despite the drought – and perhaps because of it – the regional Victorian town of…
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July 3, 2019
Inaugural Wal Dunsdon Memorial Scholarship Awarded To Boost Rural Agriculture
The inaugural Wal Dunsdon Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to deserving young scholar and second-year…
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June 13, 2019
Partnership to further boost education access for country students
A boost to further education opportunities to rural and regional communities is to come from…
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May 22, 2019
Country Education Foundation recognises the importance of volunteers
Latest figures show an amazing $10 million has been raised by Country Education Foundation of…
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April 29, 2019
The next generation of innovators empowered to #DriveProgress
Four deserving students on pathways to success in STEM-related study, have received a significant boost…
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April 3, 2019
CEF welcomes Budget, vows to keep up momentum for rural and regional youth
Budget 2019-20: Rural and regional education focus Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is…
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April 3, 2019
Winner announced for Register and Win competition
Congratulations to the winner of our 2019 University Survival Guide Register and Win competition -…
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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 5, 2019
Country roots spark partnership with young people in mind
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is delighted to announce a new partnership with Alinta…
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February 11, 2019
WIN TV signs on as CEF media partner
The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is thrilled to welcome the WIN Corporation as…
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October 30, 2018
Families fund three $21,000 Broken Hill scholarships for school leavers
Shannon Graham is the 2017 recipient of the McLean Scholarship. The Country Education Foundation of…
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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 28, 2018
Scholarships make the impossible possible for country students
MEDIA RELEASE The Country Education Foundation of Australia is excited to launch the 2019 Scholarships…
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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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July 10, 2018
Collaboration needed to close city-country opportunity divide
By Wendy Cohen There are a few truths about living in the country versus the…
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May 31, 2018
We’re leading the way for national approach to rural, regional and remote education
Government response suggests the Country Education Foundation’s approach is just the ticket The Country Education…
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April 17, 2018
Federal review supports CEF’s vision for rural and regional students
Last week the the final report of the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education,…
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March 19, 2018
Pig Push 2018 taking Percy home to Boorowa
It’s an epic road trip for a good cause – to help country kids pursue…
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January 29, 2018
2018 McLean Scholarship winner announced
Broken Hill student awarded 2018 McLean Scholarship by Country Education Foundation The Country Education Foundation…
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September 25, 2017
2018 Scholarships Guide a one-stop-resource for school leavers
MEDIA RELEASE The Country Education Foundation (CEF) has launched a new online Scholarships Guide today,…
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August 31, 2017
Home-grown charity has its say on country kids’ opportunities and futures
MEDIA RELEASE Submitting its recommendations to the highly anticipated Independent Review into Regional, Rural…
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July 25, 2017
Education review confirms CEF’s commitment to closing the gap
MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Education review confirms CEF’s commitment to closing the…
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July 19, 2017
Swinburne opens arms to prospective country students
MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Rural and regional students hit road to Swinburne The…
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May 30, 2017
Audi Foundation welcomed to CEF family
New Audi Foundation injects fuel into Country Education Foundation of Australia’s mission The Country…
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January 29, 2015
Media release – CEF LAUNCHES ITS 2015 UNIVERSITY SURVIVAL GUIDE
COUNTRY EDUCATION FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ITS ‘2015 STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE’ – A RURAL TERTIARY STUDENTS GUIDE…
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May 14, 2014
Budget Brings Mixed News for Country Youth
Media Release The 2014 Federal Budget delivers mixed news for young people in rural and…
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