Scholarships offered by other bodies
The following list is organisations who offer University students scholarships to assist with costs, etc during their studies. The list is sorted in alpha order by Study Discipline. In most cases, further informtion on the organisation and scholarships can be found by following the link to their website.
Year* |
Name of Scholarship |
Discipline |
Further details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate - any year. | Clinical Placement Scholarships from SARRAH | Aboriginal Health Services | www.sarrah.org.au |
| Various | NSW Health Department (SARRAH) | Allied Health and Clinical Placement Grants | www.health.nsw.gov.au/rural |
| Undergraduate or Postgraduate - Any Year | Victorian Healthcare Association | Allied Health | The Rural Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program. Further information at www.vha.org.au |
| Undergraduate | Clinical Placement Scholarships from SARRAH | Allied Health & Nursing | www.sarrah.org.au |
| Any | Rural Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship (RAHUS) Scheme | Allied Health | www.sarrah.org.au |
| Any | Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health Inc. (SARRAH) | Allied Health | |
| Undergraduate or Postgraduate - Any Year | Royal Agricultural Society Rural Scholarships | Any and Wine | Sydney Royal Wine Scholarship |
| 1st | Country Education Foundation | Any | http://www.cef.org.au/foundations.html |
| Any | Alison Watson Memorial Education Award (for students with Arthritis) |
Any | http://www.arthritisnsw.org.au/alison-watson-scholarship.html |
| Research | The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund - Research Scholarship |
Any | For information write to : 3/32 Beaconsfield Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088 |
| Any | Minerals Council Scholarship Program (for Torres Strait Islanders) |
Any | http://www.deewr.gov.au/Indigenous/News/Pages/newsitem_MineralsCouncilMOU.aspx |
| Any | My Future - careers and scholarships | Any | www.myfuture.edu.au |
| Any | Deafness Forum Educational Award (for hearing impaired students) |
Any | info@deafnessforum.org.au |
| Postgraduate or Academic Staff | Australian Bicentennial Scholarships & Fellowships Discipline | Any (Research) | http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/humanities/depts/menzies |
| Any | Redkite - Dare to Dream Scholarships | Any | These are scholarships available to students who are 15 - 24 years old and have cancer or are cancer survivors. More information on their scholarships can be found on: |
| Any | Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust Ltd (AVCAT) |
Any | In 2010 the Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) are expecting to give financial assistance for up to 65 students under many different scholarship schemes. All schemes help the selected children in need of the Australian veteran community with the costs of tertiary education. Applicants are considered for all schemes for which they are eligible. Telephone 02 9213 7999 or email avcat@dva.gov.auThe AVCAT website is: http://www.avcat.org.au/Documentation.aspx |
| 1st Year | Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship | Any | As part of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s commitment to help build stronger communities, we have established a scholarship fund. Each year grants are awarded to outstanding, but disadvantaged students, usually from a rural area, that have been offered a full-time place at an Australian university or college campus for the first time. The Scholarship aims to support first year students who, due to social or financial circumstances, would not have been able to further their education. Applications for the 2011 Scholarship are now invited For further information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply please visit the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship website. |
| Any | Pinnacle Foundation | Any | The Pinnacle Foundation offers scholarships and mentoring to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth who are marginalised or disadvantaged because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression and who are undertaking University studies. Further information can be found on the Foundations website: |
| Any | NSW Farmers' Association | Any | NSW Farmers Website |
| Any | Kenneth W Tribe Fellowship Fund (for deaf students) | Any | (02) 9893 8555 info@deafsociety.com |
| Any | Gallipoli Scholarship (descendants of WWI veterans) |
Any | http://www.gallipolischolarship.org/ 1800 999 603 mike.dawkins@dva.gov.au |
| Any | Farrell Scholarship (for wheelchair users) | Any | The Spinecare Foundation or phone 98900100 |
| Any | Governor-General's Prize Programme | Any | Constitution Education Fund |
| Any | Army Officer Tertiary Recruitment Scheme | Any | http://www.defencejobs.gov.au |
| Postgraduate Students or final year undergraduates | Australian Government Scholarships - Australia Korea Foundation (AKF) | Australian-Korea Relationship Professional Development Business Internships Language and Cultural Studies Australian Postgraduate Students |
The AKF, established by the Australian Government in 1992, aims to strengthen the Australia-Korea relationship through supporting a broad range of projects that enhance contact and exchange between the two counties and their peoples. Details of how to apply for the AKF Scholarship Program are at Further details of AKF’s full program of activities can be found at http://www.dfat.gov.au/akf/. |
| Second | Western Catchment Management Authority - Russell Harland Memorial Scholarshp |
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Aboriginal or Cultural Heritage Studies, Communication or Business | http://www.western.cma.nsw.gov.au/ |
| 1st Year | The Horizon Scholarship | Agriculture, Rural Science, Agribusiness | Further details and how to apply for the scholarship are on The Horizon Scholarship website. |
| Science and innovation awards for young rural people | Agriculture | For further information http://www.daff.gov.au/ - email ScienceAwards@brs.gov.au - phone 02 62724197. The Awards are open to young people aged between 18 and 35, working, employed or studying in an agricultural, fisheries, food or forestry related industry. |
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| Honours P/grad Internship |
E H Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation | Agriculture | http://www.csu.edu.au/research/grahamcentre/formembers/internalgrants.htm email: mcrowley@csu.edu.au |
| Undergraduate or Postgraduate - Any Year | Royal Agricultural Society Rural Scholarships | Agriculture | Rural Scholarships are granted to those actively making a difference in their rural community. There are no age or course limitations. It is essential however, that applicants demonstrate a commitment to creating a better future for rural NSW. Winners will receive $5000 for a full-time scholarship or $1500 for a part-time scholarship. Of the 40 scholarships awarded this year, areas of study included fields as diverse as agriculture, education, |
| Any | Australian Council of Agricultural Societies | Agriculture | www.acas.asn.au/coca-cola |
| Any | Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS) and Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) | Allied Health and Nursing | The website for further information on this scholarship is: www.sarrah.org for Allied Health students and www.rcna.org.au for Nursing students. Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and other sources to manage national programs and undertake projects supporting the rural and remote allied health workforce. |
| 1st Year | The Horizon Scholarship | Animal Science, Livestock | Further details and how to apply for the scholarship are on The Horizon Scholarship website. |
| Various | Google Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship | Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering | http://www.google.com.au/anitaborg/ |
| First Year | NSW Regional Dentistry Scholarship | Dentistry | Applications for the NSW Regional Dentistry Scholarship in 2012 will close on 25 February 2012. This one-year scholarship will provide $4,800 to a student from regional New South Wales who is enrolled in the first year of their dentistry degree in 2012. The application form and application guidelines are available at http://nrha.ruralhealth.org.au/otherscholarships/?IntCatId=43 The NSW Regional Dentistry Scholarship was established in 2010 by Senator John Williams, The Nationals Senator for NSW. The scholarship is administered on behalf of Senator Williams by the National Rural Health Alliance. |
| Education | See Teaching further down table | ||
| Any | A Start in Life financial support. | Economics and Finance | The Start in Life organisation provides financial support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. From farming families that have struggled through drought conditions or have had tragic family circumstances affecting their ability to afford education. Further information can be found on the organisations |
| 1st | Wagga Agricultural College Rugby Union Club | Footballers | www.agrugby.rugbynet.com.au |
| Undergraduate or Postgraduate - Any Year | Royal Agricultural Society Rural Scholarships | Health | Rural Scholarships are granted to those actively making a difference in their rural community. There are no age or course limitations. It is essential however, that applicants demonstrate a commitment to creating a better future for rural NSW. Winners will receive $5000 for a full-time scholarship or $1500 for a part-time scholarship. Of the 40 scholarships awarded this year, areas of study included fields as diverse as agriculture, education, |
| Undergraduate or Postgraduate - Any Year | Mark Robinson Scholarship for rural health, for residents of Alpine Shire | Health related including social work | CEO Alpine Health (03 5751 9344) |
| 2nd/3rd | Regional Archives Summer Research Scholarship |
Humanities/Social Sciences degree students | http://www.csu.edu.au/research/archives/summer-scholarships.htm |
| Any | Connect Australia Foundation | Humanities and Social Work degree students | This scholarship has been created by the NSW migrant resource centres to provide leadership and foster dialogue around refugee issues. The Connect Australia Foundation is committed to meeting the needs of individuals and comunities with refugee experiences. The Scholarship Program is offered for one male and one female student of Social Work or the Humanities who has refugee experiences and is subject to financial hardship. Please go to the following website for further information on this scholarship. http://www.connectaustralia.org.au/pdf/2010_CAF_Scholarship_Program_EOI.pdf
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| Undergraduate | Clinical Placement Scholarships from SARRAH | Indigenous Medical Services, Allied Health & Nursing | www.sarrah.org.au |
| Any | The Loris Williams Scholarship | Indigenous Students studying Records Management and Archiving. | The Loris Williams Scholarship which is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are studying towards a career in archives and records management. This scholarship will provide for up to $3000 which can be used to pay fees, books and associated costs. The Scholarship is available for one year of study only. Further Information visit the Australian Society of Archivists website or email Margaret Reid at margaret.reid@communities.qld.gov.au |
| Any | SIEF Undergraduate Degree Scholarship | Indigenous Students and Science students | The 2013 Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) Scholarships program includes up to eight Undergraduate Degree scholarships that will be available to Science/IT or Engineering undergraduates who are of Indigenous background or located in rural or remote locations and of low socio-economic background. Students must be undertaking a Science/IT or Engineering degree which includes elements of mathematics, statistics or computation. Further information and how to apply at: www.sief.org.au/UndergradDegree.htm |
| Any | Northparkes Mines Indigenous Scholarship | Indigenous Students in a wide range of disciplines. | Northparkes funds Indigenous Scholarship Northparkes Mines is urging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to kick start a career in the mining industry. To gain further information go to the Indigenous Scholarships website at Northparkes Mines. |
| Postgraduate | The Lisa Fox Indigenous Fellowship Program | Indigenous Students | This scholarship enables a student to undertake a Masters or Doctoral program at New York University, USA. Further information can be found at: http://www.auroraproject.com.au/lisafoxfellowship |
| Any | Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) | Indigenous Students studying any discipline | These scholarships are for young Indigenous tertiary students. Further information and application forms available at: http://www.deewr.gov.au/Indigenous/Schooling/Programs/IYLP/Pages/Scholarships.aspx or by phoning 1300 363 079 |
| Postgraduate | Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarships | Indigenous Students studying any discipline | The Charlie Perkins Trust for Children and Students and the Roberta Sykes Indigenous Education Foundation provide scholarships for Indigenous postgraduate students to stuidy overseas. For further information please email: scholarships@auroraproject.com.au |
| 1st | IBM, Country Energy, Department of Lands | Information Technology (Business Services) - Bachelor undergraduate degree | These scholarships are available for full-time on-campus Bathurst students - value $30,000 over 4 years. Further information on the Eligibility Criteria and Application forms can be obtained from the School of Computing & Mathematics website.Telephone: 1800 334 733 or email the Contact Centre |
| Any | Australian Government Scholarships | International students | http://www.csu.edu.au/international |
| Any | Australian Partnership Scholarships Program | International students | http://www.csu.edu.au/international |
| 3rd | Nina Barden Scholarship | Journalism | Available to an Old Girl of Kambala www.kambala.nsw.edu.au |
| Any | J B Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism | Journalism | Further information: http://www.rasnsw.com.au/830.htm |
| Any | Robert Riley Scholarship Program (ATSI students) |
Law/Human Rights/Juvenile Justice | http://www.fya.org.au/ |
| Honours | Logistics Association of Australia Limited | Logistics/supply chain | www.laa.asn.au |
| Any | NSW Health | Medicine and Rural Health | http://www.nswrdn.com.au |
| Various | Australian Nursing Scholarships | Nursing | http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/scholarships The above website will direct you to further information on the Nursing Scholarships administered by the Royal College of Nursing component of the NAHSSSS scholarship scheme (Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme) |
| Current ENs or RNs | RCNA | Nursing and professional education scheme for rural and Remote Nurses | www.rcna.org.au 1800 117 262 |
| Undergraduate - Any Year | Clinical Placement Scholarships from SARRAH | Nursing, Allied Health, Aboriginal Medical Services, Community Health Care | www.sarrah.org.au |
| Any | Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS) and Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) | Nursing and Allied Health | The website for further information on this scholarship is: www.sarrah.org for Allied Health students and www.rcna.org.au for Nursing students. Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health receives funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and other sources to manage national programs and undertake projects supporting the rural and remote allied health workforce. |
| Any | NSW Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Fund |
Nursing | Further information on these Scholarships can be found at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/scholarships/namo_scholarship.asp (02) 9391 9813 |
| Any | Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme for indigenous students | Nursing and Allied Health | www.rcna.org.au |
| 1st | Rural and Remote Pharmacy Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme |
Pharmacy | www.ruralpharmacy.com.au (02)6270 1888 |
| Undergraduate or Postgraduate - Any Yeare | Royal Agricultural Society Rural Scholarships | Rural | Rural Scholarships are granted to those actively making a difference in their rural community. There are no age or course limitations. It is essential however, that applicants demonstrate a commitment to creating a better future for rural NSW. Winners will receive $5000 for a full-time scholarship or $1500 for a part-time scholarship. Of the 40 scholarships awarded this year, areas of study included fields as diverse as agriculture, education, |
| Any | SIEF Undergraduate Degree Scholarship | Science and Indigenous Students | The 2013 Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) Scholarships program includes up to eight Undergraduate Degree scholarships that will be available to Science/IT or Engineering undergraduates who are of Indigenous background or located in rural or remote locations and of low socio-economic background. Students must be undertaking a Science/IT or Engineering degree which includes elements of mathematics, statistics or computation. Further information and how to apply at: www.sief.org.au/UndergradDegree.htm |
| First Year | Science Scholarships at CSU | Science | More information and application form can be found on our website at - http://www.csu.edu.au/student/science/index.htm |
| Undergraduate or Postgraduate - Any Year | Royal Agricultural Society Rural Scholarships | Teaching/Education | Rural Scholarships are granted to those actively making a difference in their rural community. There are no age or course limitations. It is essential however, that applicants demonstrate a commitment to creating a better future for rural NSW. Winners will receive $5000 for a full-time scholarship or $1500 for a part-time scholarship. Of the 40 scholarships awarded this year, areas of study included fields as diverse as agriculture, education, |
| Any | Governor-General's Indigenous Student Teachers Scholarships | Teaching | Scholarship available to 8 Indigenous Student teachers. Value $25,000 per annum for a maximum of 4 years. Further information: www.deewr.gov.au/GGISTS |
| Trainee Teachers | NSW Teachers Federation | Teaching | http://www.nswtf.org.au/pages/trainee-teacher-scholarships.html |
| Any | Jack Newton Junior Golf Scholarship | Teaching | For a Country JNJG Junior member (past or present) who is enrolled in University studies preferably in an education course at a country/regional University. Further information and application form can be obtained from Sharon Nott, 0428 859 509 or email nottsharon@hotmail.com. |
| Various | NSW Department of Education & Training | Teaching | www.det.nsw.edu.au/awards/index.htm |
| 1st | Teachers Credit Union | Teaching - Bachelor of Education students | For further information see Teachers Credit Union |
| Final | Joseph W. Atkinson Scholarship for Excellence in Teacher Education | Teacher Education - Ontario, Canada students only. | http://www.oct.ca/foundation/ Note: this scholarship is available to Charles Sturt University Ontario students only. |
| Final | Telstra EEO Scholarships | Various | Telstra Graduate Careers |
| 1st Year | The Horizon Scholarship | Veterinary Science | Further details and how to apply for the scholarship are on The Horizon Scholarship website. |
| Any | Australian Alpaca Association | Veterinary Science | Criteria |
| Undergraduate or Postgraduate - Any Year | Royal Agricultural Society Rural Scholarships | Wine | Sydney Royal Wine Scholarship |
| Third/Fourth | Colin Richardson Memorial Oenology Scholarship | Wine Science | For further information contact Duncan Farquhar phone 03 6233 6811 fax 03 6228 5936 email Duncan.Farquhar@dpiw.tas.gov.au An application form can be found at Royal Hobart Website |
* Denotes the year that you will be undertaking in 2011
