Equity Scholarships & Grants
19 Scholarships & Grants
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| Scholarship/Grant Name | Description | Amount | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 open |
| 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 open |
| 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 open |
| 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 pending |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Transgrid Engineering Scholarship | The Transgrid Engineering Scholarship fund will support 100 Charles Sturt engineering students over four cohorts with $20,000 each over four years. All domestic students applying to study engineering at Charles Sturt are encouraged to apply for these scholarships and the funds can be spent however it's needed - whether that's the costs associated with your study, living expenses or learning resources. | $20,000 paid over 4 years. | Applications open |
| Campus International Accommodation Grant | The Campus International Accommodation Grant aims to assist full-time International students residing on one of Charles Sturt University's regional campuses, by partially subsidising their on-campus accommodation fees. Studying in a regional area means you’ll become part of a strong community, enjoy a lower cost of living, and benefit from personalised support and hands-on learning. | $4,000 (paid to students university account) | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| Rural Pharmacy Student Placement Allowance | The RPSPA provides financial support of up to $3,000 per eligible student placement to assist pharmacy students with travel and accommodation costs incurred during rural placements. Funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care, the program aims to improve access to pharmacy services in rural and remote areas of Australia. | Up to $3,000.00 | Applications open |
| Clinical Excellence Queensland Midwifery Scholarship | The Clinical Excellence Queensland Midwifery Scholarship is designed to support rural students in pursuing a career in midwifery. These scholarships provide assistance with tuition and attendance at placements and intensive schools. Queensland Health aims to support their midwives in regional Queensland, enabling them to work in diverse environments, make significant differences in small communities, and experience personal and professional growth. This scholarship helps midwives connect, learn, and create life-defining experiences that will shape them as health professionals and individuals. | $7,608.00 | Applications open |
| Three Rivers DRH Continuing Student Scholarship, Deniliquin region | Do you have a genuine and authentic interest in improving the health and wellbeing of our aging population? Rural areas have significant aging populations and there are several opportunities for students across different health professions to apply their skills and knowledge and practice in rural health, aged care settings. The Three Rivers continuing student scholarship provides allied health, nursing, and dentistry students the chance to participate in workplace learning focused on aged care. This scholarship aims to deliver essential rural health services to support the aging population. By accepting this scholarship, it is anticipated that you demonstrate interaction with people from the aging population or participate in an aged care related workplace learning placement within the Three Rivers DRH footprint. Our team can assist you in establishing connections within our network to complete workplace learning and reflect on your experiences working with the elderly. | $5,000 | Applications open |
| Three Rivers DRH Commencing Student Scholarship, Deniliquin region - $5,000 | Do you have a genuine and authentic interest in improving the health and wellbeing of our aging population? Rural areas have significant aging populations and there are several opportunities for students across different health professions to apply their skills and knowledge and practice in rural health, aged care settings. The Three Rivers commencing student scholarship provides allied health, nursing, and dentistry students the chance to participate in workplace learning focused on aged care. This scholarship aims to deliver essential rural health services to support the aging population. By accepting this scholarship, it is anticipated that you demonstrate interaction with people from the aging population or participate in an aged care related workplace learning placement within the Three Rivers DRH footprint. Our team can assist you in establishing connections within our network to complete workplace learning and reflect on your experiences working with the elderly. | $5,000 | Applications open |
| Three Rivers DRH Commencing Student Scholarship, Deniliquin region - $10,000 | Do you have a genuine and authentic interest in improving the health and wellbeing of our aging population? Rural areas have significant aging populations and there are several opportunities for students across different health professions to apply their skills, knowledge and practice in rural health, aged care settings. The Three Rivers commencing student scholarship provides allied health, nursing, and dentistry students the chance to participate in workplace learning focused on aged care. This scholarship aims to deliver essential rural health services to support the aging population. It is anticipated that scholarship recipients will demonstrate interaction with people from the aging population or participate in an aged care related workplace learning placement within the Three Rivers DRH footprint. Our team can assist you in establishing connections within our network to complete workplace learning and reflect on your experiences working with the elderly. | $10,000 | Applications open |
| Three Rivers DRH Rural and Remote Continuing Student Scholarship | Three Rivers Department of Rural Health (Three Rivers DRH) continuing student scholarships provide financial support to rural and remote students undertaking ongoing study in the eligible allied health, nursing and dentistry courses listed below at Charles Sturt University. These scholarships help you focus on your studies, attend intensive schools, and gain practical experience through rural workplace learning, supporting your pathway to a career in rural health. Students from any Three Rivers DRH supported locations are eligible, with priority given to applicants from ‘small rural towns’ (MM4), ‘remote communities’ (MM5), and ‘very remote communities’ (MM6), in line with the Modified Monash Model (MMM). This includes students who have relocated away from their home residence for study (e.g. to campus accommodation). | $5,000 | Applications open |
| Three Rivers DRH Commencing Rural and Remote Student Scholarship | Three Rivers Department of Rural Health (Three Rivers DRH) commencing student scholarships provide financial support to rural and remote students undertaking the eligible allied health, nursing and dentistry courses listed below at Charles Sturt University. These scholarships help you focus on your studies, attend intensive schools, and gain practical experience through rural workplace learning, supporting your pathway to a career in rural health. Students from any Three Rivers DRH supported locations are eligible, with priority given to applicants from ‘small rural towns’ (MM4), ‘remote communities’ (MM5), and ‘very remote communities’ (MM6), in line with the Modified Monash Model (MMM). This includes students who relocate away from their home residence for study (e.g. to campus accommodation). | $10,000 | Applications open |
| Three Rivers DRH Commencing Rural and Remote Allied Health Student Scholarship | Three Rivers Department of Rural Health (Three Rivers DRH) commencing student scholarships provide financial support to rural and remote students undertaking the eligible allied health courses listed below at Charles Sturt University. These scholarships help you focus on your studies, attend intensive schools, and gain practical experience through rural workplace learning, supporting your pathway to a career in rural health. Students from any Three Rivers DRH supported locations are eligible, with priority given to applicants from ‘small rural towns’ (MM4), ‘remote communities’ (MM5), and ‘very remote communities’ (MM6), in line with the Modified Monash Model (MMM). This includes students who relocate away from their home residence for study (e.g. to campus accommodation). | $10,000 | Applications open |
| Aspire to Teach Scholarship | Charles Sturt University's innovative Aspire to Teach Program is an Australian Government funded employment-based pathway for school or student support staff to become fully qualified to teach in either primary or secondary schools. The scholarship is open to those working in a school or student support role at an Eligible Placement School in New South Wales, Northern Territory or Tasmania. | $18,200. A scholarship payment of $15,000, paid in two instalments per year (over two years) of $3,750 each. The remaining $3,200 is a placement payment, paid at the commencement of your first placement. | Applications closed |
| Connected Early Childhood Pathway Scholarship | Charles Sturt University's Connected Early Childhood Pathway is funded by the NSW Department of Education and provides financial support and wraparound services to help you succeed in the Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five Years). | up to $6,000, with extra financial support for First Nations, regional, rural or remote students | Applications open |