Scholarships for people on a low income
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53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&K Gestier Veterinary Scholarship | 4th / 5th / 6th Year students studying Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science on the Wagga campus | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Barry Bennett Memorial Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course on the Albury Wodonga campus. | $2,500 | Applications closed |
| Carole and Stan Droder Scholarship | 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th Year students studying full time any undergraduate course on any campus. Scholarship is intended for students who will be residing on campus in the years of awarding | $20000 MAX | Applications closed |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance Allied Health Scholarship | Final Year students studying Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology on any campus. | $1500 | Applications closed |
| Charles Sturt Campus Services Financial Assistance Scholarships | Any Year students studying any undergraduate degree and living on campus at Albury, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga campuses | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Charles Sturt Kickstart Scholarship | The Charles Sturt Kickstart Scholarship is designed to assist full-time students with the expenses of starting their university journey. This scholarship aims to support students in their transition to university and help ensure they have a positive and enriching student experience. | $5,000 | Applications closed |
| Charles Sturt Student Success Scholarship | The Charles Sturt Student Success Scholarship is intended to assist students with the ongoing costs of university studies. We want to support your success and understand the financial challenges that can come with pursuing higher education. | $3,000 | Applications closed |
| Chris and Gina Grubb Ornithology Scholarship | 1st Year students studying Graduate Certificate in Ornithology on any campus | $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 Assistance Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course listed on the CSU Foundation Assistance Scholarship webpage on any campus | $5000 | Applications closed |
| CSU Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course full time on campus or online who hold appropriate refugee visas | 100% Tuition Fees | 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 | Any Year female students aged 30+ living in specified local government areas as listed in the eligibility criteria studying on any campus | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Dawn Rigby Memorial Scholarship | Any Year students studying select Bachelor of Education courses. | $3500 | Applications closed |
| Delwyn Nicholls Scholarship | 3rd and 4th year Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science regional students studying at Wagga Wagga campus | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Destination Australia Scholarship | This scholarship is no longer accepting new applications and will not reopen in the future, though it remains active for current recipients for the duration of their award. | $15000/year | Applications closed |
| Dr Bal Krishan Scholarship | Any Year Indigenous students studying any course on the Wagga Wagga campus. | $2000 | 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 Continuing Student Accommodation Scholarship | The First Nations Continuing Student Accommodation Scholarship is to assist continuing students with accommodation costs. | up to $6,000 | 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 $8000 | Applications open |
| First Nations Student Emergency Equity Grant | The Charles Sturt University First Nations Student Emergency Equity Grant is designed to offer financial aid to students encountering unforeseen and significant emergencies that could impede their academic progress. It's imperative to note that this grant is not meant to address increased living expenses alone. Eligible emergencies include sudden and unexpected events like medical crises or housing emergencies, which directly impact your ability to pursue your studies. | Determined through the assessment process | Applications open |
| First Nations Wagga Campus Commencing Student Accommodation and Relocation Scholarship | First Nations Wagga Campus Commencing Student Accommodation and Relocation Scholarship is to assist commencing students on the Wagga Wagga campus with accommodation and relocation costs (removalist hire, bond payment, rent assistance). | up to $8,000 | Applications closed |
| Geoff Quick Paramedicine Scholarship | 2nd / 3rd year Paramedic students studying on the Port Macquarie campus | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Hastings Co-op Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course on the Port Macquarie campus | $1500 | 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 Equity Grant | Provides financial assistance to students attending a compulsory intensive school. Successful applicants will receive $80/day attending compulsory intensive school. Grants are not intended to provide an alternative to other forms of income and recipients are not to rely on payment occurring prior to attending intensive school. | $80 per day of Intensive School | Applications closed |
| Lainy McFarland Memorial Scholarship | Any Year students studying Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Veterinary Science or Animal Science on the Wagga campus | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Len Madigan Memorial Scholarship | 2nd year students studying any course on Bathurst campus (preference given to Bachelor of Paramedicine | $3,000 | Applications closed |
| Les Symonds Memorial Scholarship | 1st Year students studying Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Bachelor of Animal Science from the Liverpool Plains LGA local government area. | $25,000 MAX | 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 | 2nd year students studying Bachelor of Nursing on Bathurst campus. | $5,000 | Applications closed |
| Online Student Representative Committee Post-Graduate Scholarship | Any postgraduate course with 75% online content (excluding single subject study). | $2,200 | Applications closed |
| Online Study Student Representative Committee Undergraduate Scholarship | Any undergraduate course with 75% online content (excluding single subject study). | $1100 | Applications closed |
| Paramedicine Prac Payment (PPP) | This payment is available through the support of the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation. It is available to eligible students studying paramedicine that are undertaking a mandatory placement between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. It is designed to assist students manage the costs associated with undertaking the placement. | $331.65 per week, benchmarked to the single Austudy rate and indexed 1 January 2026 | Applications open |
| Pay it Forward Dentistry Scholarship | The Pay it Forward Scholarship is an initiative run by current industry practitioners to see a healthy future for the Dentistry profession. They understand the challenges and expense of study and would like to support students who are struggling financially. | $10,000 | Applications closed |
| Port Macquarie SRC Student Support Scholarship | Any full-time 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student enrolled in a course run from the Port Macquarie campus, demonstrating financial need. | $1,000 | Applications closed |
| Professional Placement Equity Grant | Provides financial assistance for Workplace Learning (professional placement). The grant is valued depending on the length of compulsory placement (see guidelines). Grants are not intended to provide an alternative to other forms of income and recipients are not to rely on payment occurring prior to attending their placement. | $80 per day of placement to a maximum of $2,400 per academic year. | Applications closed |
| Rotary Club of Hall Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students from rural families studying full time on any campus | $20000 MAX | Applications closed |
| Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise Scholarship | 2nd / 3rd / 4th year students studying any full-time undergraduate course through the Port Macquarie campus | $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 |
| Staffgive Geoff Honey Memorial Scholarship | 1st Year students studying any course on the Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga campus. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Student Emergency Equity Grant | The Charles Sturt University Student Emergency Equity Grant is designed to offer financial aid to students encountering unforeseen and significant emergencies that could impede their academic progress. It's imperative to note that this grant is not meant to address increased living expenses alone. Eligible emergencies include sudden and unexpected events like medical crises or housing emergencies, which directly impact your ability to pursue your studies. | Determined through the assessment process | Applications open |
| The AK & IA Sutherland Scholarship | Final year full time internal students studying Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Veterinary Science (Honours) at the Wagga Wagga campus. | $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 | 1st Year undergraduate students studying full time on any campus | $2000 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Disability Scholarship | Continuing undergraduate students with a physical disability demonstrated through formal diagnosis and ideally receiving Disability Support Benefit who are studying any course on any campus | $10000 | Applications closed |