June 14, 2019
Landmark results, empowerment and generosity
As the 2018/19 financial year draws to a close, we’re pulling out the record books…
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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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June 4, 2019
The sky’s no limit for Clayton
For most of us, aerospace engineering is only for the movies. But for Gunnedah’s Clayton…
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May 17, 2019
Cooper’s Story Of Where Ambition Leads…
Cooper Lawson from Tibooburra in Far West NSW had a dream and was not going…
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April 24, 2019
Sums finally adding up for engineering student Jacob
After facing hardship in his early years, first-year engineering student Jacob McMullen has found his…
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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 10, 2019
Jess set to engineer a brighter, bolder future
Saving lives by creating artificial organs or through revolutionary stem cell research are dream achievements…
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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
Four Broken Hill Scholarships awarded to university bound students
In 2019 for the first time we have four Broken Hill scholarships on offer thanks…
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March 12, 2019
There’s no stopping Cooper
It seems nothing will stop Cooper Lawson from achieving his ambitions of working in the…
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January 16, 2019
How to prep for uni in 5 easy steps
UNIVERSITY SURVIVAL GUIDE STUDENT BLOG After surviving my first year at uni,…
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January 16, 2019
The biggest lessons I learned in my first year of uni
UNIVERSITY SURVIVAL GUIDE STUDENT BLOG The first year of uni, and away from home, is…
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January 16, 2019
Make the most of every opportunity university presents you
You might think moving from the Sydney to Moree, in far north NSW, would be…
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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 20, 2018
How else do you pay for uni?
USG STUDENT VOICES - We asked, they answered You have asked a question of us…
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September 20, 2018
What did you learn from the application process?
USG STUDENT VOICES - We asked, they answered It may seem like a boring question, but…
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September 4, 2018
Sophie pursues her dreams with dedication
My name is Sophie and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and…
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September 3, 2018
Opportunities from scholarships never end
As a country kid who was only able to attend university through someone’s generous donation…
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September 3, 2018
Why scholarships make all the difference
Hey there! I’m Brody from Cowra, NSW, and have recently graduated from the Australian National…
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August 28, 2018
Jess’ uni experience enhanced by CEF’s help
I tried to think of a fun way to start this little blog post off,…
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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 27, 2018
It’s not just about money!
We asked, they answered What’s the most valuable thing about receiving a grant or scholarship?…
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August 27, 2018
Believe you can be successful, just like our recipients
USG STUDENT VOICES - We asked, they answered You’re thinking about applying for grants and scholarships…
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July 30, 2018
How’s that #adulting life treating you?
You’re six months into your first year of uni or TAFE. We hope you’re adjusting…
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July 12, 2018
Tricks and tips to master uni open days
Here are eight quick things to remember for when you take on a university open…
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July 12, 2018
Open your eyes and options at university open days
Facing post-school life can be daunting and exciting, or both feelings mixed together. It can…
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July 12, 2018
Scholarship success at your finger tips
If you’re thinking of applying for one of our local foundation grants or a scholarship…
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July 12, 2018
Amanda designs her future with the help of CEF
Back in 2010, sick in Yass hospital with glandular fever, Amanda Strickland received a recommendation…
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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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‘You have to be in it, to win it’
Meet Sophie Nelson, she grew up in Broken Hill, far west NSW, and now lives…
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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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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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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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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 30, 2017
Broken Hill brothers make most of generous scholarships
Broken Hill brothers – Alex and Clayton Rowbotham – are well on their way to…
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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
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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January 3, 2017
Country Education Foundation in Outback Magazine
CEF local grant recipient Megan Hayes is on her way to becoming a psychologist. The…
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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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September 15, 2016
The Sky’s the Limit with a Scholarship
Future educator Alex Rowbotham knows firsthand what a difference scholarships make to a rural student's…
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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
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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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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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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