Postcodes 2706, 2707 or attended Coleambally Central School

The Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point was established to provide much needed financial assistance and support to local youth to help them achieve their post high school education, training and vocation aspirations. We recognise that the cost of rural students pursuing their post high school goals is often much greater than those of their metropolitan counterparts and that sometimes these costs can be prohibitive.

With this in mind, CEF Coleambally-Darlington Point fundraises throughout the year and accepts donations from local residents and businesses in order to provide financial grants to students who need an extra helping hand. The funds come directly from your local community – none of it is government funded – celebrating the aspirations of local youth and working to help them achieve these aspirations. It’s our way of saying “we believe in you and want to support your goals”.

Interviews for successful shortlisted applicants will be held on the 9th, 10th and 11th December.

Additional Scholarships

CICL Grant Latta Bonded Scholarship – courtesy of CICL

Coleambally Cooperative Ltd (CICL) in conjunction with the Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point is offering scholarships for students studying Agriculture, Engineering or Information Technology in 2024 who have lived or went to school in Coleambally, Darlington Point, Griffith, Leeton, Narrandera, Yanco, Jerilderie, Finley, Hay or Hillston. The students need not necessarily be in the first year of their course.

Closing date 24^th November, 2023. More info here.

BayWa r.e Bullawah Wind Farm Scholarship – courtesy of Bullawah Wind Farm – $2500

As part of the development of the Bullawah Wind Farm, BayWa r.e. in conjunction with the Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point is offering scholarships for students studying apprenticeships, VET or university courses. The scholarship is open to all but we particularly encourage those studying STEM, electrical trades, education, environmental studies or other courses related to the renewable energy industry to apply.

Must apply for a CEF Grant.  Scholarship administered by CEF Coleambally/Darlington Point.  Scholarships are subject to acceptance for apprenticeships, VET or university study.

Noel & Joyce Chirgwin – Courtesy of Susan Chirgwin – $1,000

Only available for students from Coleambally/Darlington Point with an Indigenous or farming background.  Must apply for a CEF Grant.  Scholarship administered by CEF Coleambally/Darlington Point.  Scholarships are subject to acceptance for apprenticeships, VET or university study.

Dan Whelan Memorial Scholarship – Courtesy of Monica Whelan – $500

Only available for students from Coleambally/Darlington Point preferably with a farming background.  Must apply for a CEF Grant.  Scholarship administered by CEF Coleambally/Darlington Point.  Scholarships are subject to acceptance for apprenticeships, VET or university study.