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Coleambally/Darlington Point

Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point | NSW

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 15th, 16th and 17th November.

 

Additional Scholarships

CICL Grant Latta Bonded Scholarship – courtesy of CICL

Coleambally Irrigation Cooperative Ltd (CICL) in conjunction with the Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point is offering scholarships for students studying Civil Engineering or Information Technology in 2025 who have lived or went to school in Coleambally, Darlington Point, Griffith, Leeton, Narrandera, Yanco, Jerilderie, Finley, Hay or Hillston.

https://cef.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CICL-Grant-Latta-Bonded-Scholarship-flier-for-2025.pdf

The students need not necessarily be in the first year of their course.

Closing date 31st October, 2024.

 

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.

Frank and Dan Whelan Memorial Scholarship – Courtesy of  Dorothy and Monica Whelan – $1,500

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.

 

We support a diverse range of education and career pursuits including apprenticeships, traineeships, cadetships, degrees, diplomas and certificate level studies or entry careers. We do not provide cash grants directly to the recipients – the local foundation reimburses the student for a pre-agreed expense or pays the goods and services providers directly.

Grants are available to local youth who have lived and/or attended school in the region for the majority of their high school years. Your local CEF does not focus on applicant’s academic success. The four essential selection criteria are:

  • That you have demonstrated need;
  • You are aged 16-25 years;
  • That you have attended Coleambally Central School or have a residential address in postcodes 2706 or 2707; and
  • That you have shown commitment to achieving your goal.

If you satisfy the criteria and would like to apply for a grant, please complete the online application form. Applicants will be required to attend a panel interview whereupon their outcome of their submission will be notified in writing.

 

Should you be successful in receiving a grant, we request that you agree to the following obligations:

  • Notify CEF Coleambally-Darlington Point if you receive any other grant/scholarship/funding from another source
  • Agree to assist with and attend local foundation fundraising and promotional events if available at CEF Coleambally-Darlington Point’s request; and
  • Report to CEF Coleambally-Darlington Point every six months on how your goal is progressing, how the grant has assisted you and your marks/grades for the semester if applicable.

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Elaine Clarke
0429 366270
Open: August 1
Close: October 31