Scholarships for people on a low income
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61 Scholarships & Grants Found
This is an overview of Scholarships & Grants that are specifically for students who have a Low Income. You may be eligible for many more. Try the comprehensive Scholarships Search to find others you may be eligible for.
| Name | Description | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Continuing Student On Campus Accommodation Grant | The 2026 Continuing Student On Campus Accommodation Grant is to support domestic, on-campus undergraduate students transitioning from first to second year who are seeking financial assistance with accommodation costs. This initiative aims to support equity students in alignment with the Australian Universities Accord and Needs-Based Funding reforms. | $5,000 (paid to students university account) | Applications closed |
| A&K Gestier Veterinary Scholarship | Continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the fourth, fifth or sixth year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science, with relevance to veterinary science, veterinary biology and later-year veterinary study. Students must be from a rural location and demonstrate genuine financial need through the hardship section of the application. | $3000 | Applications closed |
| AGcessibility Scholarship | Commencing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Wagga Wagga in the first year of a Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, Bachelor of Viticulture or Bachelor of Wine Science, with relevance to agriculture, agricultural science, agribusiness, viticulture, wine science and agriculture career pathways. Students must be from a low socio-economic background, from regional or rurally isolated areas in NSW, Victoria or Queensland, or be a First Nations student, with relevance to financial hardship, regional and remote students, and First Nations eligibility. | $15000 | Applications pending |
| Barry Bennett Memorial Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga in any year of any undergraduate course, with relevance to Albury-Wodonga students, local government area, financial hardship, community involvement and volunteering. Preference may be given to students from the Albury-Wodonga Local Government Area who completed most of their schooling in Albury-Wodonga, and applicants must demonstrate financial need, sound academic record and active community or volunteer experience. | $2,500 | Applications closed |
| Bathurst (Mitchell) Student Representative Committee Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying on campus at Bathurst in any year of a full-time undergraduate or honours course, with relevance to Bathurst campus, student representative committee, Mitchell Student Guild, student leadership, campus engagement, Student Ambassador, Residential Leader, sporting club committee and student support. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship and show engagement on the Bathurst campus, with supporting documentation preferred. | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Bowcher Family Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the first, second, third, fourth or fifth year of any undergraduate or honours course, with relevance to St Martin’s College, residential accommodation, Anglican Church, Christian church, financial hardship, business, law, agricultural science and veterinary science. Applicants must live at St Martin’s College, be actively involved in an Anglican or other Christian church and provide a church minister reference, with preference given to students experiencing genuine financial hardship. | $4,000 | Applications closed |
| Carole and Stan Droder Scholarship | Continuing students studying full-time on campus through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in the second, third, fourth or fifth year of any undergraduate degree, excluding honours and postgraduate study, with relevance to on-campus students, regional campus living, financial hardship and undergraduate study. Preference may be given to students from lower to middle income NSW families, including trades, small farming, small business, administrative support, single parent families or students who are single parents, and recipients are required to live on campus for the duration of the scholarship. | $20000 MAX | Applications closed |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance Allied Health Scholarship | Continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in the final year of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy or Master of Speech Pathology, with relevance to allied health, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, paediatrics, disability sector and Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, have a GPA of 4.0 or above, demonstrate commitment to paediatrics and interest in the disability sector through voluntary work, lived experience or employment, and provide a reference from a previous placement supervisor. | $1500 | Applications closed |
| Charles Sturt Campus Services Financial Assistance Scholarships | Commencing or continuing students studying on campus through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate year of any full-time undergraduate course, with relevance to on-campus accommodation, Residence Life, financial hardship, regional students and rural students. Applicants must be living in on-campus accommodation and demonstrate financial need, with preference given to first- or second-year students and students from a regional area with a home address rated RA2–RA5. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Charles Sturt Connections Laptop Scholarship | This scholarship supports you if you are experiencing financial hardship by providing access to a refurbished laptop, helping you stay connected, complete your studies, and ensure technology is not a barrier to your learning. | Refurbished laptop | Applications open |
| Chris and Gina Grubb Ornithology Scholarship | Commencing students studying online through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in the first year of the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology, with relevance to ornithology, birds, bird observing, environmental health, pollinators, habitat challenges and conservation. Applicants must provide evidence of community or regional involvement through a letter of reference or certificate. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) | This payment from the Commonwealth Government, is designed to assist students manage the costs associated with placements, and is for students undertaking mandatory placements from 1 July 2025, in the fields of nursing, teaching and social work. | $331.65 per week, benchmarked to the single Austudy rate and indexed 1 January each year | Applications open |
| CSU Foundation First in Family Support Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate course, including first, second, third, fourth, fifth year or honours, with relevance to first in family, first generation students, higher education access, full-time study and financial hardship. Applicants must be the first in their family to attend university, be studying full-time, and explain what inspired them to pursue higher education and any personal, academic or social challenges faced as a first in family student, with preference possibly given to students experiencing financial hardship. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Daily Advertiser Scholarship | Final year student studying in any undergraduate course on Wagga Wagga Campus | $3500 | Applications closed |
| Daphne Saxby Taylor Memorial Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate or postgraduate course, with relevance to mature age students, women aged 30 and over, returning to study, career change, workforce re-entry, professional development and financial hardship. Applicants must be female, aged 30 or over, and long-term residents of eligible local government areas including Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Narromine, Parkes, Forbes, Warrumbungle, Walgett, Wellington, Mid-Western, Broken Hill or an unincorporated area, with preference for students entering, re-entering or progressing in the workforce. | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Dawn Rigby Memorial Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying online or on campus through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any year of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary), with relevance to education, teaching, early childhood education, primary education, teacher training, community engagement and financial hardship. Continuing students must have satisfactory academic progress, and applicants must demonstrate broad community or regional involvement and financial hardship. | $3500 | Applications closed |
| Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Veterinary Placement Support Large Animal Scholarship | Continuing students studying at Wagga Wagga in the fifth or sixth year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science, including clinical extramural or Phase 3 students undertaking approved Work Integrated Learning placements. Relevant to veterinary science, large animal practice, mixed animal practice, production animal practice, Local Land Services, clinical placement, rural placement, regional NSW, remote NSW and financial hardship. | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Veterinary Placement Small Animal Support Scholarship | Continuing students studying at Wagga Wagga in the fifth or sixth year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science, including clinical extramural or Phase 3 students undertaking approved Work Integrated Learning placements. Relevant to veterinary science, small animal practice, clinical placement, rural placement, regional NSW, remote NSW and financial hardship. | $1500 | Applications closed |
| Dr Bal Krishan Scholarship | Commencing or continuing Indigenous students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Wagga Wagga in any year of any course, with relevance to First Nations students, Aboriginal students, Torres Strait Islander students, regional healthcare, higher education, Wagga Wagga campus and financial hardship. Continuing students must have a GPA of 4.0 or above, commencing students must have an ATAR of 65 or above, and applicants must demonstrate financial hardship. | $2000 | Applications closed |
| Dr Delwyn Nicholls Scholarship | Continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science or Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science with specialisations, with relevance to medical radiation science, radiography, sonography, ultrasound, imaging, regional students and health careers. Applicants must be from a regional area, outline their career goals and aspirations, and explain what motivated them to study Medical Radiation Science. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Equity and Inclusion Grant | The university understands that studying with a disability or health condition can bring additional challenges. To support students facing these difficulties, the university has created the Equity and Inclusion Grant. This grant is intended for students with financial need who have a disability or health condition, offering financial assistance to help them in their academic journey. | Determined through the assessment process | Applications open |
| First Nations Accommodation and Relocation Scholarship | The First Nations Accommodation and Relocation Scholarship is to assist students with relocation and accommodation costs (removalists hire, bond payment, rent assistance). | up to $8,000 | Applications closed |
| First Nations Education Costs Scholarship | The First Nations Education Costs Scholarship is to assist students with the cost of study (compulsory textbooks, study equipment and laptops). | up to $10,000 | Applications closed |
| First-in-Family Bursary | Being the first in your family to attend university is a remarkable achievement—and Charles Sturt University is here to support you on that journey. This bursary is designed to ease the financial pressures of starting your studies, helping you focus on what matters most: your education and future. | $1,000 | Applications closed |
| Geoff and Cheryl Honey Staffgive Scholarship | Commencing first-year undergraduate students studying on campus or in mixed mode at any campus, with relevance to financial hardship, community or regional involvement, rural students, low SES students, farming background, student community involvement and career goals. Applicants must have an ATAR of 65 or above, with preference possibly given to students studying through Wagga Wagga. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Geoff Quick Paramedicine Scholarship | Continuing students studying on campus at Port Macquarie in the second or third year of the Bachelor of Paramedicine, with relevance to paramedicine, paramedics, emergency health, Port Macquarie campus, mature age students and financial hardship. Preference may be given to mature age students and students experiencing genuine financial hardship. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Hume Bank Regional Business Scholarship | Commencing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga or Bathurst in the first year of the Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business Studies, with relevance to regional business, accounting, business studies, Albury-Wodonga residents, Hume Bank and workplace integrated learning. Applicants must be Albury-Wodonga residents, and on-campus students must be enrolled through the Albury-Wodonga campus. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Inland Digital Scholarship | 2nd/3rd/4th year students studying Bachelor of Information Technology full-time, who are experiencing financial hardship and exhibit a passion for technology and rural communities. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Intensive School Fuel Voucher Grant | Headed to a regional intensive school this March or April? This scholarship offers a $100 fuel voucher to help cover travel costs for students attending intensive schools on a regional campus during March and April. This support makes it easier for you to focus on hands-on, real-world learning at a regional campuses - without the extra financial pressure. | $100 fuel voucher | Applications closed |
| Lainy McFarland Memorial Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Bachelor of Animal Science, with relevance to veterinary science, veterinary biology, animal science, animal welfare, animal rescue, community involvement, regional involvement, financial hardship. Commencing students must have an ATAR of 65 or above, continuing students must have a GPA of 4.0 or above, and applicants must demonstrate financial hardship. | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Len Madigan Memorial Scholarship | Continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Bathurst in the second year of any undergraduate course, with preference for Bachelor of Paramedicine students. | $3,000 | Applications closed |
| Les Symonds Memorial Scholarship | Commencing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Bachelor of Animal Science. Applicants must be from the Liverpool Plains Local Government Area, demonstrate a genuine passion for the veterinary profession, with preference possibly given to students experiencing financial hardship. | $25,000 MAX | Applications closed |
| Lions Club of Port Macquarie Tacking Point Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying full-time on campus or in mixed mode at Port Macquarie in any year of any internally offered Allied Health course. Applicants must reside in the Port Macquarie Local Government Area, have completed the majority of their schooling in Port Macquarie, demonstrate financial hardship and show involvement in the local community, with preference for long-term residents of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. | $2000 | Applications closed |
| Local Land Services Veterinary Placement Production Animal Support Grant | Continuing Phase 3 students studying through Wagga Wagga in the fifth or sixth year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science, undertaking an approved clinical placement with Local Land Services in a production animal setting in regional or remote NSW. Applicants must complete the placement between July and December 2026, demonstrate how they will participate in a regional or rural work placement, with financial hardship considered an advantage. | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Margaret Illukol Trust Health Scholarship | Any year full-time undergraduate, postgraduate or honours student, studying a health related course in the Faculty of Science and Health. | $15,000 MAX | Applications closed |
| Matron Herzog Scholarship | Continuing students studying on campus at Bathurst in the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship, show community or regional involvement, and have a desire to work in a country area. | $5,000 | Applications closed |
| Online Student Representative Committee Post-Graduate Scholarship | Commencing or continuing postgraduate students studying online or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any postgraduate course with at least 75% online content, excluding single subject study. Continuing students must have a GPA of 4.0 or above, with preference for students experiencing financial hardship, and applicants must answer questions about online study and how the scholarship will support their study goals. | $2,200 | Applications closed |
| Online Study Student Representative Committee Undergraduate Scholarship | Commencing or continuing undergraduate students studying online or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate course with at least 75% online content, excluding single subject study. Commencing students must have an ATAR of 65 or above, continuing students must have a GPA of 4.0 or above, with preference for students experiencing financial hardship. | $1100 | Applications closed |
| Paramedicine Prac Payment (PPP) | This payment is available through the support of the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF). It is available to eligible students studying paramedicine that are undertaking a mandatory placement between 01 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. It is designed to assist students manage the costs associated with undertaking the placement. | $338.60 per week, benchmarked to the single Austudy rate and indexed 1 January 2026 | Applications open |
| Pathways to Practice - Intensive School Scholarship | Support for your compulsory intensive school experience starts here! Take the stress out of attending with The Pathways to Practice - Intensive School Scholarship. It helps lighten the financial burden so you can focus on getting the most out of your studies. | $80 per day, plus extra support based on distance travelled | Applications open |
| Pathways to Practice - Placement Scholarship | Support for your compulsory work integrated learning experience starts here! Take the stress out of attending with The Pathways to Practice - Placement Scholarship. It helps lighten the financial burden so you can focus on getting the most out of your studies. | $338.60 per week, to a maximum of $2,709.20 | Applications open |
| Pay it Forward Dentistry Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying full-time on campus at Orange in any year of the Bachelor of Dental Science. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship and explain what brought them to study dentistry, their plans for the future and how they would pay it forward. | $10,000 | Applications closed |
| Port Macquarie SRC Student Support Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Port Macquarie in the first, second, third or fourth year of any full-time undergraduate course offered on the Port Macquarie campus. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship. | $1,000 | Applications closed |
| Rotary Club of Hall Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying full-time online or on campus through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any Agriculture Science course. Preference may be given to on-campus students from rural NSW who demonstrate financial hardship, disadvantage, significant barriers to study, and strong community engagement through participation or volunteering. | $20000 MAX | Applications closed |
| RYR Tolentino Family Scholarship | Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode in any full-time course. Preference may be given to students experiencing financial hardship, refugees, recent migrants, and first- or second-year students. | $3,000 | Applications closed |
| St Martins College Academic Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course on the Wagga campus who will be residing at St Martins College | $4000 | Applications closed |
| Start-Up Essentials Grant | Beginning your university journey can be exciting—but it also comes with costs. Charles Sturt University is here to help by easing the financial burden of these essentials so you can focus on your studies. Support may include funds for a laptop or tablet, stationery and textbooks, internet access such as prepaid mobile broadband, and software licenses like Microsoft Office or SPSS. | $1,500 | Applications closed |
| Student Emergency Equity Grant | Unexpected financial changes can happen at any time. As a Charles Sturt student, you may be able to access short-term financial assistance through the Student Emergency Equity Grant. This grant is designed to help you manage immediate financial pressure, stabilise your situation, and stay engaged with your studies, while also connecting you with relevant support services. It recognises that timely support can make a meaningful difference but is not designed to cover ongoing or general living expenses, such as rent or utilities. | Determined through the assessment process | Applications open |
| The AK & IA Sutherland Scholarship | Continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the final year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours), with relevance to veterinary science, final year clinical rotations, pathology and parasitology. Students must be studying full-time internally, have satisfactory academic performance, and be undertaking their final year clinical rotation in the coming year, with preference given to students experiencing financial hardship. | $3000 | Applications closed |
| The Alf Armstrong Memorial Scholarship | Any year accounting students, studying online/on-campus/mixed, from the Albury-Wodonga campus, who are experiencing financial hardship. | $2,500 | Applications closed |
| The Carole and Stan Droder Prize | Commencing students studying full-time on campus through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in the first year of any undergraduate degree, with relevance to on-campus students, regional campus living, textbooks, software, study materials and financial assistance. Preference may be given to students from lower to middle income NSW families, including trades, small farming, small business, administrative support, single parent families or students who are single parents, and applicants must be resident on campus while receiving the prize. | $2000 | Applications closed |
| The Honourable Michael Kirby Empowerment Scholarship | To support LGBTQIA+ students undertaking any course with Charles Sturt University | $3000 | Applications closed |
| The James McInerney Memorial Scholarship | 1st year studying Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Agribusiness full time on the Wagga campus | $80,000 MAX | Applications closed |
| The Roberton Scholarship | 1st Year students studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management on the Wagga campus | $40000 MAX | Applications closed |
| The Robyn Stinson Scholarship | Any Female Australian citizen/long term permanent resident, studying any course full time on campus or online, who is a long term Central West resident. | $15,000 per annum | Applications closed |
| Thomas A. Scahill Scholarship | Any year studying any undergraduate degree. Applicant to be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Vivability Limited Empowered Futures Scholarship | Any Year student studying any undergraduate course online or on-campus who have an ongoing/permanent disability, including but not limited to physical, neurological, hearing or visual impairment. | $8,000 | Applications closed |
| VP Bragg Bequest Trust Fund Scholarship | Commencing students on either the Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga campus studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management or Agricultural Science. | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Wagga Wagga LALC and Aboriginal Community Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate Indigenous students residing in the Wagga Wagga Local Aboriginal Land Council area studying at the Wagga campus | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Wagga Wagga Staff Social Club Scholarship | Any year undergraduate or postgraduate students studying any course full time on the Wagga campus | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Wool and Pastoral Sciences Alumni (WAPSA) Scholarship | Continuing full-time First Nations Students studying in the agricultural, horticulture and animal science field. Final Year students including Honours. | $4,000 | Applications closed |