September 30, 2019
Student blog: Hannah says scholarships were vital in her making it to uni
From my early high school years, I was set on the idea of attending university…
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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
You can take the boy out of the country, but he’ll be back!
Harry Tiernan has started on the long journey that is studying medical science. His first…
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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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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'…
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September 18, 2019
More Than Your ATAR: Distance Study Options
Just because you can’t make it into a classroom every day doesn’t need to restrict…
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August 21, 2019
More than your ATAR – VET Education Options
Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) is indiscriminate in funding support offered young students seeking…
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August 7, 2019
More Than Your ATAR: UAC Help
The Universities Admission Centre (UAC) is a great first call when you’re considering what to…
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July 31, 2019
More Than Your ATAR: Early Entry, Secure Your Place Before Exams
Imagine going into trial exams knowing you’ve got a place university – as well as…
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July 18, 2019
Explore opportunities at upcoming university open days
Dreaming about taking the next step and pursuing further education is totally different to actually…
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July 17, 2019
Scholarship success at your finger tips
Thinking of applying for one of our local foundation grants or a scholarship of any…
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July 10, 2019
Matilda is a true leader
Could Matilda Langford be Australia’s first Indigenous female Prime Minister? Whether or not that’s a…
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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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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
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 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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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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May 18, 2018
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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