Kapunda High School Centenary Education Foundation

Supporting students who lived or went to school in the postcode of 5373.
 

Give now for greater impact

Local CEF foundation donations matched

Matched Giving Campaign - Sept & OCT | Terms & Conditions apply

Susan Woods

If urgent, please call national office on (02) 6362 3162.

Open: 1st August
Close: 30th September

Kapunda High School Centenary Education Foundation was established to provide 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 regional students pursuing further education and training is often much higher than their metropolitan counterparts and that sometimes, these costs can be prohibitive.

With this in mind, Kapunda  fundraises throughout the year to provide financial grants to celebrate the aspirations of our local youth and help them achieve their goals.

Kapunda High School Centenary Education Foundation was established to provide 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 regional students pursuing further education and training is often much higher than their metropolitan counterparts and that sometimes, these costs can be prohibitive.

With this in mind, Kapunda fundraises throughout the year to provide financial grants to celebrate the aspirations of our local youth and help them achieve their goals.

Susan Woods

If urgent, please call national office on (02) 6362 3162.

Open: 1st August
Close: 30th September

Our impact

since 2011

186

Students Supported

$276,250

In Financial Support

Our local grants

Local grants are provided to enable rural and regional youth to continue their education and training post high school, whether that’s university study, a trade, a diploma or certificate, or an apprenticeship.

Local grant funds are given as reimbursements to cover educational expenses like textbooks, travel, laptops, accommodation, tools, uniforms and other study related costs.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for a grant from Kapunda you:

• Are aged between 16-25;
• Live or went to school in the Kapunda footprint;
• Can demonstrate need; and,
• Show commitment to achieving your goal.

After applications close, the committee will review all applications.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview, with grants allocations based on the application and interview.

The CEF Extra Program provides additional scholarships funded by generous donors, corporate and philanthropic partners.

When you receive a local grant, you may be nominated for a CEF Extra scholarship.

Student FAQs

Which postcodes meet the eligibility criteria?

If you lived or attended school in 5373, you are eligible to apply for a grant from Kapunda.

What local schools are covered by the foundation?

Our local area schools

Kapunda High School

Is there an age criteria?

You must be between the ages of 16 and 25.

Your obligations

When you receive a CEF grant, you agree to the following obligations:

Mid and End of Year Progress Reports

As part of receiving a grant, you will need to report to Kapunda and the CEF national office every six months on how you are progressing, how the grant has assisted you and provide your marks/grades for the semester if applicable. You will receive an email asking you to fill out an online form for mid-year and end-of-year progress reports.

How do I claim funds?

We do not provide cash grants directly to grant recipients. Kapunda reimburses you for a pre-agreed expense or pays for the goods and services directly to the provider.

You cannot be reimbursed for more funds or spend more money than you have been allocated in any financial year.

Please contact our Treasurer if you have questions about claiming funds.
Send us an email

I want to change courses or defer...what do I do?

Please contact us by email if you want to change courses or need to defer your studies.

I need help - who do I contact?

For general questions about applying for a grant, or about Kapunda, please send us an email.

CEF Connect Program

When you receive a CEF scholarship or grant, you automatically become a member of the CEF family.

Membership is free and opens up a range of benefits from mentoring and networking opportunities to speaker events.

See more about the CEF Connect Program here.

Can I apply again next year?

Our Kapunda Team

Kapunda High School Centenary Education Foundation is run by a committee of enthusiastic local volunteers. If you would like to get involved, volunteer or donate, please reach out to us.

Our Kapunda Supporters

Our work in Kapunda is made possible thanks to the support of generous individuals, local businesses and groups.
They help us continue our work to support local students.

 

Our local scholarships

Thanks to the support of local donors, we also offer the following scholarships.

What our Kapunda students & volunteers say

I would like to say a huge thank you to CEF as they have made my study journey so much easier. Being able to study remotely while working my dream job means I can have a once in a lifetime experience and get a degree all at the same time. Without their support it would have been a lot harder to make this a reality.
Chloe
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
I would like to say a huge thank you to CEF as they have made my study journey so much easier. Being able to study remotely while working my dream job means I can have a once in a lifetime experience and get a degree all at the same time. Without their support it would have been a lot harder to make this a reality.
Chloe
Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Kapunda News

Riley Menzel Zaps Study Costs with VERTO ScholarshipNewsStudentsGrantsCommittee NewsPartnersScholarships

Riley Menzel Zaps Study Costs with VERTO Scholarship

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and VERTO are excited to announce six scholarship recipients undertaking an apprenticeship, traineeship or vocational education. The six 2023 VERTO – CEF Scholarships are awarded to: Riley Menzel – Certificate III Electrotechnology, TAFE Elizabeth…
August 10, 2023 Read More
Excellent Elise Shines and InspiresNewsAlumni

Excellent Elise Shines and Inspires

Inspiring, insightful, and eloquent, 2022 Alumnus of the Year Elise Prior grew up on a property between the Barossa and Clare Valleys in South Australia. She is a busy young woman now working in Adelaide, but the ‘country girl’ in…
October 31, 2022 Read More
STEM Success Beckons KimNewsAlumniPartners

STEM Success Beckons Kim

For academics, The University of Oxford is hallowed ground; the stuff dreams are made of. This is where Kim Becker is - completing her PhD - when we call and tell her she has been named our Audi Foundation –…
October 25, 2021 Read More
2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners AnnouncedNewsAlumniPartners

2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) announced the winners of the 2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards during a live, free virtual event on Saturday 23rd October, 2021. After another very difficult 12 months, the online event gave past…
October 23, 2021 Read More
Students say thank youNewsMedia

Students say thank you

National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contributions of our volunteers. The work of CEF is carried out by more than 415 passionate volunteers across Australia who work tirelessly to support our rural and regional youth. What…
May 17, 2021 Read More
CEF grant season in full swingNewsGrantsCommittee News

CEF grant season in full swing

Without question, this is the best time of year for CEF and our local foundations.  With over 800 applications, COVID hasn’t stopped our students striving to achieve their education goals in 2021. Now the hard work and dedication of our…
March 8, 2021 Read More

Kapunda News

Riley Menzel Zaps Study Costs with VERTO ScholarshipNewsStudentsGrantsCommittee NewsPartnersScholarships

Riley Menzel Zaps Study Costs with VERTO Scholarship

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) and VERTO are excited to announce six scholarship recipients undertaking an apprenticeship, traineeship or vocational education. The six 2023 VERTO – CEF Scholarships are awarded to: Riley Menzel – Certificate III Electrotechnology, TAFE Elizabeth…
August 10, 2023 Read More
Excellent Elise Shines and InspiresNewsAlumni

Excellent Elise Shines and Inspires

Inspiring, insightful, and eloquent, 2022 Alumnus of the Year Elise Prior grew up on a property between the Barossa and Clare Valleys in South Australia. She is a busy young woman now working in Adelaide, but the ‘country girl’ in…
October 31, 2022 Read More
STEM Success Beckons KimNewsAlumniPartners

STEM Success Beckons Kim

For academics, The University of Oxford is hallowed ground; the stuff dreams are made of. This is where Kim Becker is - completing her PhD - when we call and tell her she has been named our Audi Foundation –…
October 25, 2021 Read More
2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners AnnouncedNewsAlumniPartners

2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) announced the winners of the 2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards during a live, free virtual event on Saturday 23rd October, 2021. After another very difficult 12 months, the online event gave past…
October 23, 2021 Read More
Students say thank youNewsMedia

Students say thank you

National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contributions of our volunteers. The work of CEF is carried out by more than 415 passionate volunteers across Australia who work tirelessly to support our rural and regional youth. What…
May 17, 2021 Read More
CEF grant season in full swingNewsGrantsCommittee News

CEF grant season in full swing

Without question, this is the best time of year for CEF and our local foundations.  With over 800 applications, COVID hasn’t stopped our students striving to achieve their education goals in 2021. Now the hard work and dedication of our…
March 8, 2021 Read More