CEF EXTRA

Courtesy of Audi Foundation

Thanks to Audi Foundation, the Audi Foundation-CEF Scholarships are to assist students who are studying STEM related degrees and programs to help ease the financial burden of achieving a qualification.

11 x $5,000 scholarships.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Have applied and been deemed eligible for a local CEF grant
• Be studying in a STEM related field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) including apprenticeships, VET or university study.

How to apply: Apply to your local foundation

Courtesy of Australian Food & Fibre

This scholarship is offered to motivated, regional students supported by CEF Coleambally-Darlington Point, Moree, Namoi and Narromine who are undertaking further studies or training and have a motivation to return to the regions upon graduation.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• Have received a local grant from either CEF Coleambally-Darlington Point, Moree, Namoi or Narromine;
• Have demonstrated a commitment to your local community; and,
• Be relocating away from home to pursue full-time studies or training at either university, TAFE or a registered training organisation.

Preference will be given to those students who have an interest in returning to regional Australia upon graduation.

Value: 1 x scholarship per local foundation, valued at $10,000 per year for up to 4 years of study.

Scholarship Conditions:

• Remain enrolled on a full-time equivalent load for the duration of the scholarship;
• Maintain a pass average grade throughout the duration of the degree or program;
• Complete CEF student progress mid and end of year reports; and,
• Agree to participate in promotion of the announcement of scholarship recipients.

How to apply: Apply to your local foundation

Courtesy of Chartered Accountants Benevolent Foundation and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

Thanks to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the CAANZ-CEF Scholarship, is awarded to a passionate accounting student to help ease the financial burden of achieving a higher education qualification.

$30,000 scholarship – $10,000 per year for 3 years.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be:

• An Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Have applied and deemed eligible for a local CEF grant
• Be approved for an offer of place or enrolled on a full time basis in an undergraduate Degree that meets CA Program academic requirements OR undertaking postgraduate study in the CA program while on a placement in a rural or regional area (with preference given to areas within the CEF footprint).

How to apply – Apply to your local foundation

• Have applied and received a local CEF grant;
• Are impacted by financial hardship or stress, including, but not limited to medical issues, natural disaster, caring or compassionate considerations, circumstances preventing them to earn an income and/or significant changes in family/personal circumstances.
• Preference will be for continuing student who has passed their course to date and is enrolled in full-time study.

The Clare Stella Maris Connell-CEF Scholarship is available to an eligible student from the nominated Western region of NSW including Cobar, Wilcannia, Nyngan, Ivanhoe, Tibooburra and Broken Hill.

1 x $2,000 scholarship per year.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Reside or have attended school in Western NSW – Cobar, Wilcannia, Nyngan, Ivanhoe, Tibooburra and Broken Hill
• Have applied and are eligible for CEF grant
• Attending a CEF partner university.

How to apply: Apply to your local foundation

Courtesy of the Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund

In memory of Eleanor Bryant, this scholarship is offered each year to a motivated regional student, undertaking tertiary study in an allied-health related field with a focus on paediatrics.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• Have applied and received a local CEF grant;
• Be enrolled in an allied-health related discipline, such as Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or similar, at an approved Australian university; and,
• Have an interest in returning to regional Australia as a practicing Allied Health professional.

Value: $10,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Scholarship Conditions:

• Remain enrolled on a full-time equivalent load for the duration of the scholarship; and,
• Maintain a pass average grade throughout the duration of the degree or program.

How to apply: Apply to your local foundation

McLean Foundation University Scholarship
Courtesy of Rob McLean AM and Paula McLean

$10,000 per year for 3 years.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be:

• Completing Year 12 at Broken Hill High School, Willyama High School, Wilcannia Central School or Menindee Central School.
• Attending university the year after completing Year 12, having achieved satisfactory results in their schooling.
• Relocating away from home to pursue full-time university study.

Applications close 30^th November

How to apply: Apply to CEF Far West before 30^th November.

Eureka Benevolent Foundation University Scholarship
Courtesy of the family foundation of Roger Massy-Greene AM and Belinda Hutchinson AM

$10,000 per year for 3 years.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be:

• Completing Year 12 at Broken Hill High School, Willyama High School, Wilcannia Central School or Menindee Central School.
• Attending university after completing Year 12, including students who have taken a gap year, having achieved satisfactory results in their schooling.
• Relocating away from home to pursue full-time university study.

How to apply: Apply to CEF Far West before 30^th November.

Zagora Foundation University Scholarship
Courtesy of Leigh Clifford AO and Sue Clifford

$10,000 per year for 3 years.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be:

• Completing Year 12 at Broken Hill High School, Willyama High School, Wilcannia Central School or Menindee Central School.
• Attending university the year after completing Year 12, including students who have taken a gap year, having achieved satisfactory results in their schooling.
• Relocating away from home to pursue full-time university study.

How to apply: Apply to CEF Far West before 30^th November.

Courtesy of Futurity Education Foundation

Thanks to Futurity Education Foundation, the Futurity Education Foundation-CEF Teaching Scholarship is designed to assist students in pursuing university studies in teaching and education and ease the financial burden of achieving a higher education qualification.

2 x $10,000 per year for 3 years.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Have applied and received a local CEF grant;
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate Education degree at an Australian university, with preference to first year students; and
• Faced financial disadvantage and possibly extenuating circumstances when reaching their education goals.

Scholarship Conditions:

• Remain enrolled on a full-time equivalent load for the duration of the scholarship; and
• Maintain a pass average grade throughout the duration of the degree or program.

How to apply: apply to your local foundation

• Have applied and have received a local CEF grant;
• Agree to become a CEF-VET Ambassador and assist in the promotion of the importance of vocational skills and training for regional Australia;
• Be enrolled in a vocational education and training program – this could be an apprenticeship, traineeship, or vocational study at a provider, such as TAFE; and,
• Demonstrate a continued commitment to achieving your goals.

In memory of Jessica Walker, this scholarship is offered each year to a motivated regional student, undertaking tertiary study in a health or allied health-related field.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• Have applied and received a local CEF grant;
• Be enrolled in a health or allied health-related discipline, such as Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology, at an Australian university;
• Demonstrated financial need; and
• Willingness to complete the Mental Health First Aid Australia certificate.

Value: $30,000 – $10,000 p.a. for up to three years

Apply to your local foundation

Courtesy of the Vernon Foundation

The Mary Vernon-CEF Scholarship, funded by the Vernon Foundation, is provided to a student from the Central Australia region. This scholarship provides significant financial support for a student to overcome the challenges associated with undertaking study from the Alice Springs area.

$12,500 per year for 3 years.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be:

• Have applied and be approved for a grant from CEF Central Australia;
• Be approved for an offer of place or enrolled on a full time basis in an undergraduate degree at an Australian university; and
• Not hold any other major scholarship exceeding the value of $2,000 per annum.

How to apply: Apply to CEF Central Australia.

Courtesy of MH Premium Farms

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Have applied and be receiving a grant from a local CEF foundation
• Be approved for an offer of place or enrolled on a full-time equivalent load in Agriculture related study at an Australian university or training organisation.

Scholarship Conditions

• Remain enrolled on a full-time equivalent load for the duration of the scholarship; and
• Maintain a pass average grade throughout the duration of the degree or program.

 Value: $30,000 – $10,000 p.a. for up to three years of study.

 Apply to your CEF local foundation

Courtesy of Packer Family Foundation

The Packer Family Foundation-Animal and Veterinary Science Scholarship is designed to assist passionate animal and veterinary science students and ease the financial burden of achieving a higher education qualification.

2 x $10,000.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Be enrolled in an Animal and Veterinary Science course at an Australian university, with a preference to first year students; and
• Have demonstrated financial need with a passion and desire to succeed in a regional setting.

Scholarship Conditions:

• Remain enrolled on a full-time equivalent load for the duration of the scholarship; and
• Maintain a pass average grade throughout the duration of the degree or program.

How to apply: Apply to your local foundation.

Courtesy of Snow Foundation

CEF has worked with Snow Foundation for many years. As well as supporting a number of CEF projects, they also provide additional scholarships to grant recipients from the local foundations of Shoalhaven, Snowy Monaro, Yass, Goulburn, Braidwood and Eurobodalla.

Amount: $5000
How to apply: apply to your local foundation
Closing date: varies, check with your local foundation

Proudly supported by Charles Sturt University through the Three Rivers Department of Rural Health. Charles Sturt and its consortium partners acknowledge the financial support provided by the Australian Government Department of Health through its Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Programme in the establishment of the Three Rivers Department of Rural Health.

Eligible CEF local foundations are;

• Boorowa
• Canowindra
• Coleambally/Darlington Point
• Coolah
• Coonamble
• Cootamundra
• Cowra
• Edward River
• Gilgandra
• Grenfell
• Griffith
• Gulargambone
• Harden
• Narromine
• Nyngan
• Orange
• Temora
• West Wyalong
• Young

Amount: varies
How to apply: apply to your local foundation
Closing date: varies, check with your local foundation
More info: click here for more info and eligible courses

Courtesy of Burgmann College

At Burgmann, a scholarship is more than financial support, it’s an invitation to belong. If you’re applying for the Burgmann College-CEF Scholarship, know that we want you here: pursue your academic goals, make lifelong friendships, and join a community that will genuinely support and celebrate you.

This scholarship is offered to students residing at Burgmann College whilst studying at the Australian National University (ANU) or other educational institutions in the ACT.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident and have completed Year 12 or equivalent;
• Have applied and accepted a place at Burgmann College; and
• Be identified by CEF as receiving support from a CEF local foundation.

Preference will be given to first-year students moving to Canberra for study.

Value: There are 2 x scholarships available, valued at 50% of the annual fees at Burgmann College. Each scholarship is offered for up to 3 years of study.

Scholarship conditions:

• The Burgmann College-CEF Scholarship must be commenced in the year it is awarded.
• Burgmann College-CEF Scholars are asked to provide feedback about their Scholarship experience.

How to apply: Apply directly to Burgmann College and for a grant from your CEF local foundation.

The Dunmore Lang College – CEF  Scholarship is a part all-inclusive accommodation scholarship at Dunmore Lang College Sydney. To be eligible for this scholarship you;

• Must be approved for an offer of a place or enrolled at the College.
• Applied and be eligible for a CEF Grant.

The successful student will still need to fund the remaining accommodation costs.

If you are interested in this scholarship, we suggest you complete the Dunmore Lang College application form as soon as possible.

Amount – Approximately half of your college fees.
How to apply – Apply to your local foundation plus apply to Dunmore Lang College

The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) scholarship program rewards the most promising students based on their effort, dedication, attitude and aptitude, demonstrated business acumen and motivation. This scholarship is a part accommodation and tuition scholarship at ICMS in Sydney.

To be eligible for this scholarship you;

• Must be approved for an offer of a place or enrolled in an applicable Bachelor degree for 1^st year at ICMS.
• Submit the completed ICMS Scholarship application form by the due date.
• Applied and be eligible for a local grant.

The successful student will still need to fund the remaining accommodation and tuition costs.

Value – Up to $10,000 as accommodation and tuition fee subsidies.
How to apply – Apply to your local foundation plus apply to ICMS

Closing date – Apply to ICMS and your foundation before applications close. Check dates with your CEF local foundation.

#Panel interviews will be conducted by ICMS as a final stage prior to scholarship selections.
*Can exclude the ICMS Regional and Interstate Student Accommodation Bursary.

Courtesy of John XXIII College

The John XXIII College-CEF Scholarships are a 50% fee relief accommodation scholarship at John XXIII College, for all tertiary students studying in Canberra (Australian National University, University of Canberra, Australian Catholic University, UNSW Canberra, Open Universities Australia).

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Have applied and accepted a place at the College; and
• Applied and received a grant from their local foundation.

The successful student will still need to fund the remaining accommodation costs.

Value: Two scholarships valued at 50% of the 2026 annual accommodation fees.

St Andrew’s College-CEF Scholarships
In partnership with St Andrew’s College, Sydney

$50,000 will be split between up to 4 students in accommodation scholarships available. Applications close 31st December.

Apply directly to St Andrew’s College AND to CEF.

Available for successful Bursary applicants of St Andrew’s College, Sydney and who receive a local CEF grant.

Courtesy of Sancta Sophia College

Sancta Sophia College is a vibrant and diverse residential community at the University of Sydney, dedicated to empowering women. The College is a home-away-from-home for 200 undergraduate women and 100 postgraduate women and men from across Australia and around the world. The majority of the undergraduate women at Sancta come from regional and rural Australia.

Applications for residency at Sancta Sophia College in 2027 are being accepted now from female students intending to study at the University of Sydney.

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Have applied for a place at the College; and
• Applied and received a grant from their local CEF foundation.

Value: This scholarship is newly offered annually to one eligible undergraduate woman, covering 50% of the annual accommodation fees at Sancta for up to three years. The value of the scholarship is applied in equal 50% instalments each semester, directly credited to the recipient’s College fee account. Based on the College’s 2026 fees, the value of the scholarship is approximately $46,000 over three years.

The successful student will need to fund the remaining accommodation costs.

How to apply: Apply directly to Sancta Sophia College and to CEF.

It is highly recommended that applicants submit their application and lodge all documentation to Sancta Sophia College well before the closing date, due to high demand for a place at Sancta.

Courtesy of Wesley College

Wesley College is a residential college made up of students, tutors, fellows and staff members within the University of Sydney. Each year, Wesley College welcomes up to 275 male and female students from all across Australia and abroad.

The college features a diverse, close-knit and accepting community that encourages the development of all students. The environment assists students in developing important qualities that they can apply to their academic, personal and professional lives.

– Have applied for a place at the College; and

– Applied and received a grant from their local foundation.