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 15, 2019
Drought experience inspires psychology student’s calls for mental health focus
Mental health and well-being remain ever-present issues in Australian country communities in the grips of drought. …
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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…
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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 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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February 28, 2019
New students set with 5th University Survival Guide
Earlier this year we launched our 5th annual University Survival Guide to help tens of…
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February 7, 2019
Real money advice from real university students
The reality of living out of home may be starting to bite now that you've…
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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…
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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 –…
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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
How to eat healthily and stay on budget
Yes, uni is all about socialising and exploring (especially when you're not studying) but that…
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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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January 9, 2019
8 ways to embrace first-year #unilife
Before the hype of O Week starts, have you thought about how you want to…
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December 4, 2018
Don’t let the logistics of saving for uni freak you out
Are your starting to think about the logistics of money at uni? Well, you're not…
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November 27, 2018
‘I wasn’t planning on going to uni, but now I am’
Macquarie University experience trip opens eyes for rural and regional students In mid-November, CEF…
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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 30, 2018
Horizons broaden for students after Canberra university experience
In late August CEF again hit the road to give rural and regional students a…
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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 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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August 15, 2018
Students swoon over Swinburne
In late July CEF took 18 senior students from Orange and Coleambally to Swinburne University…
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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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June 28, 2018
‘Where am I going to live?’
USG STUDENT BLOG When country students head off to university, one of the biggest…
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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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Shannon’s Story
"When I was told I had received the scholarship from CEF, there was just a…
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March 20, 2018
Why living on campus is the best
USG STUDENT BLOG 1. Sleep In! When I talk to people about the…
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March 7, 2018
USG competition winner full of great student-saving tips
USG STUDENT BLOG I‘m a first-year student. Even though it’s really exciting and I’m…
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December 19, 2017
CEO addresses uni funding threats with Education Minister
With university funding recently making headlines across Australia, I thought it was important to highlight…
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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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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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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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Country kids thrive at Swinburne open day
At the end of July CEF took six country kids to Swinburne University of Technology…
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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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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 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 12, 2017
Student stories: Postcard from a gap year
When Charlotte Inwood finished school she knew she wanted to go on to further study.…
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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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