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Sheep and Wool Show

Sheep and Wool Show

Longerenong scholarship students, Blake Mannes and Sam Fraser take a break from wool classing to visit the CEF stand at the Sheep and Wool Show.
July 28, 2026
CEF support helps a rural doctor in the making look forward to the future

CEF support helps a rural doctor in the making look forward to the future

Growing up in the small mid-North Coast community of Telegraph Point instilled a deep understanding of the strength, and vulnerability, of rural Australia. With just 600 people, Country Education Foundation…
June 11, 2026
Tomorrow Bound careers day

Tomorrow Bound careers day

Tomorrow Bound careers day. Rotary representative and staff member from Fairbrother Construction at the CEF Bendigo stand.
May 28, 2026
First-in-family uni student from Ungarie beats placement poverty and graduates

First-in-family uni student from Ungarie beats placement poverty and graduates

A local student from Ungarie has achieved what no-one in her family has before – she successfully graduated from university. Ms Kadee Gerhard-Scali graduated from the Bachelor of Medical Radiation…
May 12, 2026
Local Yass Valley uni student receives Formula 1 experience of a lifetime

Local Yass Valley uni student receives Formula 1 experience of a lifetime

A once-in-a-lifetime experience for a young woman aspiring to work in Formula 1 was recently enjoyed by Emily Weeks, a local Yass Valley student, who was supported to attend the…
April 22, 2026
Harvest Ball Wagga Wagga

Harvest Ball Wagga Wagga

Friends Gretal, Clodagh and Charlotte enjoying the Harvest Ball in Wagga Wagga. All three are residential leaders for CSU. Charlotte is recent recipient of a scholarship from CEF Bendigo.
February 28, 2026
Canowindra drumming sensation returns to support local foundation fundraiser

Canowindra drumming sensation returns to support local foundation fundraiser

PICTURED ABOVE: Alex Mitchell with CEF Canowindra volunteers, Tony Grant, Michael Payten, Sarah Grant, Peter Stacey, Michelle Stacey, Helen Payten and Barry Burns.  Country Education Foundation (CEF) Canowindra student Alex…
December 15, 2025
Cootamundra apprentice receives Country Education Foundation Rising Star Award

Cootamundra apprentice receives Country Education Foundation Rising Star Award

Liam Rees - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Rising Star Liam Rees Local foundation: CEF Cootamundra Course: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Award: 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Rising Star First-year electrotechnology apprentice, Liam Rees…
November 19, 2025
‘Launching Star’ from Merriwa area receives award for commitment to social justice and rural equity

‘Launching Star’ from Merriwa area receives award for commitment to social justice and rural equity

Bonny Morton - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Launching Star Bonnie Morton Local foundation: CEF Merriwa Institution: University of Technology Sydney Course: Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Laws Award: 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF…
November 18, 2025
Country Education Foundation student from Shoalhaven receives Community Alumni Champion award

Country Education Foundation student from Shoalhaven receives Community Alumni Champion award

Chloe Hadley - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Community Alumni Champion Primary school teacher at Nowra East Public School, Chloe Hadley, has been awarded the 2025 Audi Foundation–CEF Community Alumni Champion Award…
November 16, 2025
From Garema to the global stage: Francesca Fenton named Country Education Foundation Young Achiever

From Garema to the global stage: Francesca Fenton named Country Education Foundation Young Achiever

Francesca Fenton - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Young Achiever Francesca Fenton Local foundation: CEF Grenfell Institution: Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (WAPPA) Course: Bachelor of Arts (Dance) - Honours Award:…
November 14, 2025
Great Lakes graduate named Country Education Foundation’s Alumnus of the Year

Great Lakes graduate named Country Education Foundation’s Alumnus of the Year

Saul Brady - 2025 Audi Foundation-CEF Alumnus of the Year Commerce and economics graduate and rising management consultant, Saul Brady, has been named the 2025 Audi Foundation–CEF Alumnus of the…
November 13, 2025
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March 8, 2021

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…
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