August 27, 2020
Rolling with the punches and kicking goals
“Life is always going to throw obstacles at you. Things in life happen for a…
August 17, 2020
Online learning experience makes Kat want to give back
"Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and the Country Univeristies Centre (CUC) provide the opportunity…
August 14, 2020
Explore opportunities at upcoming university open days
Dreaming about pursuing further education is totally different to actually doing it. This is a…
August 3, 2020
Matthew keen to make good on return to regional Australia
Growing up on his family’s black angus and fine merino farm in Harden was the…
July 21, 2020
Despite Disruptions, Helana is Stuck on Science
Helana Trantino from Young NSW is facing the challenges of moving away from home, university…
June 22, 2020
The science behind a love of biology
For country students, picking your life up and moving to the city requires acclimatisation. Clare…
June 15, 2020
Ben’s Big Heart
THE BASICS ABOUT BEN LOCAL CEF FOUNDATION: Country Education Foundation of Orange & Districts SCHOLARSHIP:…
June 5, 2020
Remote learning brings Sam closer to her community
Sam has an associate degree in education and is currently studying remotely to complete her…
May 29, 2020
Sean’s measurement of success
I don’t think success is a measurement of achievement but more so the serenity you…
May 25, 2020
Brick by Brick, Callum is building his dream
I love that at the end of the day I can see the result of…
May 7, 2020
Studying remotely no barrier to Abir’s dream
In his first year of a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne, with…
April 20, 2020
Student Zach says the key to success is all about balance
A couple of months ago we asked Zach Leach-Deahm, a Charles Sturt University Bachelor of…
April 14, 2020
Isabel sees value in CEF’s wider community impact
Isabel Gahan was supported with a grant from CEF Young and is in her third…
March 20, 2020
Financial advice from a student in the know
Entering his second year of a double degree in the Bachelors of Law and Applied…
February 24, 2020
Keeping on track with Abby
Second year Southern Cross University nursing student Abby Loiterton is driven by a will to…
December 17, 2019
Maddie values the support of her local foundation, CEF Namoi, in her annual wrap-up
Madalene Atkinson of CEF Namoi, currently studying a Bachelor of Arts at Wollongong majoring in…
December 17, 2019
Our students – in their words
Hear from Jack (Blackall-Tambo) and Georgie (Namoi) explaining what receiving a CEF grant meant for…
November 26, 2019
If your organisation needs help, you better call Saul
Saul Brady is yet to finish his studies and yet, he's already accomplished so much.…
November 26, 2019
Forget the Big Bang Theory, for Grace physics is all about disruptions of our digital age
For most young people, following your career dreams to another country is the ultimate dream…
November 26, 2019
Lee is widening the ‘Scope’ for women, children and science
Lee Constable has already achieved so much in the field of science, and is now…
November 26, 2019
Empowering young people is Molly’s passion
“If you are passionate about it, do it. There is always a way to achieve…
September 24, 2019
Student success: Dylan’s swimming against the tide to succeed
Basking in the genius of nature has always been a nurturing time out for Hastings'…
September 4, 2019
Introducing Tayla Solomon….
In 2016, Tayla Solomon received the McLean Foundation University Scholarship, that for more than a…
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…
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…
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…
May 1, 2019
Ability despite challenges across the spectrum
Growing up in Far West NSW, 19-year-old university student Connor Rogers has personally experienced many…
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…
March 12, 2019
It Takes A Village shares Chris’ story
CEF alumni Chris Mercer recently shared his story with It Takes A Village, a…
January 29, 2019
Epic road trip marks student’s start of year at university
UNIVERSITY SURVIVAL GUIDE STUDENT BLOG Choosing to go to a university almost 1200kms away from…
January 16, 2019
7 things I wish I’d known for O Week
UNIVERSITY SURVIVAL GUIDE STUDENT BLOG O Week can be an onslaught of overwhelming feelings –…
January 16, 2019
How to prep for uni in 5 easy steps
UNIVERSITY SURVIVAL GUIDE STUDENT BLOG After surviving my first year at uni,…
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…
November 19, 2018
Inaugural Origin Foundation CEF Alumni Award winners announced
The Country Education Foundation is excited to announce its inaugural Origin Foundation Alumni Award winners.…
November 19, 2018
CEF’s Alumnus of the Year is proving there are no limits if you dig in
“Do the hard thing. Be persistent, and remember ‘natural talent’ doesn’t define success, determination does”.…
November 19, 2018
Love of community and education inspires CEF’s Community Alumni Champion
Crystal Stewart is proud and excited to be named the inaugural Origin Foundation CEF Community…
November 19, 2018
No place like home for CEF’s Young Achiever award winner
“Griffith (NSW) was able to give me so many opportunities growing up and I cannot…
November 19, 2018
CEF’s Rising Star Alumni Award winner is jumping hurdles to success
Jacob Dennis is excited to be named the inaugural recipient of the CEF Rising Star…
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…
August 30, 2018
Chipping away helps Ross achieve his computing goals
For Ross Hurley, chipping away at his goal of becoming a computer programmer has ensured…
August 29, 2018
Why Crystal chooses to give back to students like herself
“When I am encouraging them to apply I often tell my students how much my…
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,…
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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