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Standout students and alumni celebrated at the 2026 Audi Foundation–CEF Alumni Awards

Standout students and alumni celebrated at the 2026 Audi Foundation–CEF Alumni Awards

October 14, 20263 min Read More
CEF support helps a rural doctor in the making look forward to the future

CEF support helps a rural doctor in the making look forward to the future

June 11, 20262 min Read More
First-in-family uni student from Ungarie beats placement poverty and graduates

First-in-family uni student from Ungarie beats placement poverty and graduates

May 12, 20264 min Read More
Local Yass Valley uni student receives Formula 1 experience of a lifetime

Local Yass Valley uni student receives Formula 1 experience of a lifetime

April 22, 20263 min Read More
‘Launching Star’ from Merriwa area receives award for commitment to social justice and rural equity

‘Launching Star’ from Merriwa area receives award for commitment to social justice and rural equity

November 18, 20252 min Read More
From Garema to the global stage: Francesca Fenton named Country Education Foundation Young Achiever

From Garema to the global stage: Francesca Fenton named Country Education Foundation Young Achiever

November 14, 20252 min Read More
Standout students and alumni celebrated at the 2025 Audi Foundation–CEF Alumni Awards

Standout students and alumni celebrated at the 2025 Audi Foundation–CEF Alumni Awards

October 20, 20253 min Read More
Help students like Samantha look forward to the future this EOFY

Help students like Samantha look forward to the future this EOFY

June 12, 20253 min Read More
CEF Student Stories

CEF Student Stories

May 2, 20251 min Read More
CEF to continue transforming lives following $225,000 grant from Futurity Education Foundation

CEF to continue transforming lives following $225,000 grant from Futurity Education Foundation

December 3, 20241 min Read More
A passion for community celebrated through the 2024 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards

A passion for community celebrated through the 2024 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards

October 20, 20243 min Read More
Snow Foundation backs more regional youth by extending partnership

Snow Foundation backs more regional youth by extending partnership

September 30, 20244 min Read More
2024 CAANZ–CEF scholarship recipient, Logan Haslam from CEF Cowra.
CAANZ–CEF Scholarship Accounts for Study Costs for Logan

CAANZ–CEF Scholarship Accounts for Study Costs for Logan

August 30, 20243 min Read More
St Andrew’s scholarships unlock a strong community for regional youth

St Andrew’s scholarships unlock a strong community for regional youth

August 15, 20243 min Read More
Dunmore Lang College – CEF Scholarship Makes Law Degree Possible for Pria

Dunmore Lang College – CEF Scholarship Makes Law Degree Possible for Pria

August 7, 20242 min Read More
2024 Findex Community Fund - CEF Scholarship recipient, Caitlyn Coutts-Smith, from CEF Namoi.
Findex Scholarships help CEF students get down to business

Findex Scholarships help CEF students get down to business

July 31, 20243 min Read More
CEF student Bridget Ritter, from CEF Walgett, is loving living at Sancta Sophia College, a residential college in Sydney.
Sancta is the home away from home regional young women need

Sancta is the home away from home regional young women need

July 26, 20243 min Read More
CEF Head of Engagement, Media and Impact, Hilary Matchett, CEF CEO Wendy Mason, back left, with 2024 Audi Foundation scholars Eliza Dampney, Mille Raylor, Emily Weeks and Jeffrey Keena, centre, and Audi Foundation representatives at its scholarship morning tea in Sydney in May.
Audi Foundation and CEF continue to drive for student success

Audi Foundation and CEF continue to drive for student success

July 5, 20244 min Read More
Country Education Foundation of Australia's 2024 McLean Foundation scholarship recipient, Jada Hogg of Menindee, Far West NSW, who is studying Nursing at the University of Wollongong.
How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams

How CEF is helping Jada Hogg fulfill her dreams

June 12, 20243 min Read More
CEF board member Dougla Geddes, 2024 ICMS - CEF scholar Isabella Webster and Chair - ICMS Scholarships, Ann Whitelock.
ICMS Scholarship Ignites International Dreams for Isabella Webster

ICMS Scholarship Ignites International Dreams for Isabella Webster

June 7, 20244 min Read More
Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni and volunteers Lachie Barrett, Heather Walker and Brittany Glanville.
Evidence there’s Something for Everyone as CEF Alumni Give by Volunteering

Evidence there’s Something for Everyone as CEF Alumni Give by Volunteering

May 25, 20243 min Read More
CEF Mentor Program 2024: Meet the Mentors from AuctionsPlus

CEF Mentor Program 2024: Meet the Mentors from AuctionsPlus

April 18, 20244 min Read More
Country Education Foundation of Australia alumnus, Kelly Easey.
Alumni Profile April 2024: Kelly Easey

Alumni Profile April 2024: Kelly Easey

April 15, 20245 min Read More
CEF Helps Chelsea Stevenson Give Cost-Of-Living The Boot

CEF Helps Chelsea Stevenson Give Cost-Of-Living The Boot

February 29, 20244 min Read More
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Ilona Gray

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Ilona Gray

December 5, 20239 min Read More
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Heather Walker

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Heather Walker

December 5, 202314 min Read More
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Chloe Wilson

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Chloe Wilson

December 5, 20237 min Read More
Braidwood Shearer Takes Out CEF Community Alumni Champion Award

Braidwood Shearer Takes Out CEF Community Alumni Champion Award

December 5, 20232 min Read More
2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Inga Neilsen

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Inga Neilsen

December 1, 20238 min Read More
Country Education Foundation of Yass Valley alumni Alison Southwell, who received a grant back in 2000 that made her studies possible.
“Made us feel thought of”: Alison Southwell Reflects on CEF Impact 23 Years Later

“Made us feel thought of”: Alison Southwell Reflects on CEF Impact 23 Years Later

October 24, 20234 min Read More
Alumni Success Unveiled With Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

Alumni Success Unveiled With Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

October 23, 20233 min Read More
Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni Millie George, who inspired its new partnership with her current employer, AuctionsPlus.
CEF Success Story Inspires Critical New Partnership with AuctionsPlus

CEF Success Story Inspires Critical New Partnership with AuctionsPlus

October 20, 20234 min Read More
Groove Brindley with fellow Country Education Foundation of Australia alumni at a special breakfast held at the University of Newcastle in August.
From Nowra to the UN for Groove Brindley

From Nowra to the UN for Groove Brindley

October 16, 20234 min Read More
Riley Menzel Zaps Study Costs with VERTO Scholarship

Riley Menzel Zaps Study Costs with VERTO Scholarship

August 10, 20234 min Read More
Scholarships ‘Tilt’ Regional Students in the Right Direction

Scholarships ‘Tilt’ Regional Students in the Right Direction

July 24, 20233 min Read More
Claire Miller at work with On-Trac Ag.
Claire a Voice for Diversity

Claire a Voice for Diversity

June 1, 20234 min Read More
Broken Hill Scholarship recipient Cooper at university in Bathurst
Cooper is on a Mission to Make A Difference

Cooper is on a Mission to Make A Difference

March 2, 20234 min Read More
Community Support Calls George Home

Community Support Calls George Home

July 18, 20226 min Read More
Tamazyn Training to Make Change

Tamazyn Training to Make Change

July 6, 20225 min Read More
Genetics Key for Karlee

Genetics Key for Karlee

March 7, 20226 min Read More
Cody Launches Into Study After School

Cody Launches Into Study After School

October 28, 20216 min Read More
Miss Duncan determined to make a difference

Miss Duncan determined to make a difference

October 5, 20214 min Read More
Hannah gives meaning to the words dedicated, hardworking and genuine

Hannah gives meaning to the words dedicated, hardworking and genuine

July 19, 20215 min Read More
Meagan, Machines and Mechatronics

Meagan, Machines and Mechatronics

July 12, 20216 min Read More
Courtney’s Resilience the Key to Becoming a GP

Courtney’s Resilience the Key to Becoming a GP

June 28, 20216 min Read More
Jonty is a Numbers Man

Jonty is a Numbers Man

June 21, 20214 min Read More
Chelsea is the Pick of the Crop

Chelsea is the Pick of the Crop

May 31, 20217 min Read More
Opals and CEF Pay Dividends For Oscar

Opals and CEF Pay Dividends For Oscar

May 31, 20216 min Read More
Beef Week 2021 Student Experience

Beef Week 2021 Student Experience

May 27, 20214 min Read More
Cody faces challenges with comedy, commitment and courage

Cody faces challenges with comedy, commitment and courage

May 19, 20216 min Read More