Scholarships from external providers
If you're a future or current student, you can apply for scholarships from external organisations right throughout the year. These scholarships may be based on specific criteria or they’re open to all students.
What scholarships am I eligible for?
Scroll down to see the currently available scholarships. We update this list frequently.
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Charles Sturt University are not part of the application process for these scholarships, and as such are unable to provide updates of a students' application status.
Available external scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Who can apply | Study Area | Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging Innovator Scholarship | Australian citizen or permanent resident, in final year of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, and interested in pursuing a Masters in Fire Engineering. | Engineering | Internship | 18th May 2025, 5pm |
| NSW Teachers Federation Scholarships | Students currently residing in NSW who went to a public secondary school, who join the Federation Teachers Union (free to join for students). See the link for further criteria. | Teaching/Education | $4,000.00 | 30th May 2025 |
| GlobalScholarships Scholarship for International Students | International students planning to pursue their studies outside their home country. | Mixed | $3,000.00 | 31st May 2025 |
| Tempe Mann Travelling Scholarship | Female Australian citizens or permanent residents, who have a first degree or masters from The University of Sydney and are enrolled for a research doctorate at another university. | Research | Up to $10,000.00 | 31st May 2025 |
| 1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship | United States students currently living outside of the United States, with a (US) GPA of 3.8 or higher. | Mixed | $1,000.00 (USD) | 1st June 2025 |
| AVANT Foundation Grants Program - Indigenous Medical Student Bursary | Students must be a current or pending member of the Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association. | Medicine | Up to $15.000.00 per year (for 6 years) | 8th June 2025 |
| Aspect Speech Pathologist & Occupational Therapist Graduates Scholarship | Students in their final year of studying a Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology and graduating in December 2025 or June 2026. | Speech Pathology / Occupational Therapy | Up to $10,000.00 (and position at Aspect) | 10th June 2025 |
| Frank Hal-Bentick Education Fund | Any age students living in Australia, living with a disability. | Mixed | Up to $2,500.00 | 30 June 2025 |
| GyanDhan Scholarship 2025 | International Students who have applied for their post graduate degree, and received an offer letter. | Mixed | INR 1,00,000 (around $1,860 AUD) | Opens 1st June 2025, Closes 31st August 2025 |
| Savvy New Canadians Financial Literacy Scholarship | International Students studying full-time in Canada who have reached the age or majority. | Mixed | $1,000.00 CAD | 22nd September 2025 |
| The Youi Student Grant | Full-time student, Australian citizen, 18 years and older, enrolled in Business or IT related studies | Business or IT related | $5,000.00 | 24th October 2025 |
| Jade Finance Scholarship | Students who have completed at least one year of tertiary study. | Mixed | Up to $5,000.00 | 1st November 2025 |
| Larsen Jewellery Design Scholarship | Students who display an interest and passion for jewellery, design or visual arts, and are enrolled in a related course. | Mixed | $3,000.00 | 30th November 2025 |
| The NickIreland.com Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives | Students who are passionate about jewellery, design or visual arts. | Design-related courses | $3,500.00 | 1st December 2025 |
| Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM | Domestic students identifying as female or non-binary, undertaking a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathamatics relating course. | STEM related | Up to $30,000.00 | 1st September 2025 (9:00am) |
| Teachers of STEM Initiative Scholarship | First Nations women willing to complete education studies to focus on teaching STEM | Mixed | Up to $30,000.00 | Ongoing |
| CEDoW Mid-Degree Pre-Service Teachers Scholarship | Students undertaking a primary or secondary teaching degree, entering their third year of undergrad or second year of a post-graduate teaching degree | Primary or Secondary Teaching degree, specialising in Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science including Chemistry, Biology and Physics, Software design and information processes technology, Technology and Applied Studies | Up to $10,000.00 | Ongoing |
| Grow Your Own Teacher Training Program | Australian citizen or permanent resident, currently working in a permanent or long-term temporary school administrative and support staff SASS role in a NSW public school. | Teaching and Education | $10,000 training allowance per year, pre tax, up to $30,000 | Ongoing |
| Grow Your Own Local Teacher Pipeline | Australian citizen or permanent resident, willing to undertake an accredited teaching degree. | Teaching and Education | Up to $30,000.00 | Ongoing |
| Teach Rural scholarship | Australian citizen or permanent resident, completing an initial teacher education, or completing the HSC in a NSW or ACT secondary school or TAFE NSW institute in 2023 and intend on enrolling in an initial teacher education program | Teaching and Education | $7,500.00 per year, up to $50,000.00 equivalent course contribution fees | Ongoing |
| Graduate Teacher Scholarship | Final-year teacher education students studying to become teachers of high-demand subject areas | Teaching and Education | One-off training allowance of $5,000.00, a $10,000.00 appointment allowance | Ongoing |
| Teacher Education Scholarship - Aboriginal | Students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, be continuing or entering an initial teacher education program, including initial integrated teacher education programs, or an undergraduate degree followed by an initial teacher education program | Teaching and Education | Up to $7,500.00 per year whilst studying full-time, a $6,000.00 appointment allowance | Ongoing |
| Tertiary Health Study Subsidies | Various subsidies available to nursing, medical, midwifery, paramedical or allied health students. willing to commit to working with Health NSW. | Health | Up to $12,000.00 | Ongoing |
| Teachers of STEM Initiative Scholarship | Female Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identifying students, studying an undergraduate STEM teaching course, or upgrading your teaching qualifications with a STEM course, or Studying a Masters of Teaching to support an existing STEM qualification. | STEM and Teaching | Up to $30,000.00 | Ongoing |
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