Scholarships for people on a low income
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62 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 | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course on the Albury Wodonga campus. | $2,500 | Applications closed |
| Bathurst (Mitchell) Student Representative Committee Scholarship | Any year student studying any undergraduate course on the Bathurst campus | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Bowcher Family Scholarship | Any Year students studying any undergraduate course on the Wagga Campus who reside at St Martin's College (either new or returning student) | $4,000 | 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 full-time in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology on any campus, with an interest in paediatrics. | $1500 | Applications closed |
| Charles Sturt Campus Services Financial Assistance Scholarships | Any year, full-time students, studying any undergraduate degree and living on campus at Albury, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga campuses, who can demonstrate financial hardship. | $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 | 1st Year online students studying Graduate Certificate in Ornithology from 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 First in Family Support Scholarship | Any student who is the first in their family to attend university, studying full-time any undergraduate course, from one of these campuses: Albury-Wodonga; Bathurst; Dubbo; Orange; Port Macquarie; Wagga Wagga | $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 | 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 |
| Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Veterinary Placement Support Large Animal Scholarship | This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to Phase 3 students pursuing a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga while attending a Work Integrated Learning placement at a large/mixed/production animal practice. | $3000 | Applications closed |
| Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Veterinary Placement Small Animal Support Scholarship | This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to Phase 3 students pursuing a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga while attending a Work Integrated Learning placement at a small animal focused practice. | $1500 | Applications closed |
| Dr Bal Krishan Scholarship | Any Year Indigenous students studying any course on the Wagga Wagga campus. | $2000 | Applications closed |
| Dr Delwyn Nicholls Scholarship | 3rd and 4th year Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science regional students studying at Wagga Wagga campus | $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 | 1st Year students studying any course on the Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga campus. | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Geoff Quick Paramedicine Scholarship | 2nd / 3rd year Paramedic students studying on the Port Macquarie campus | $5000 | Applications closed |
| Hume Bank Regional Business Scholarship | Hume Bank is an organisation created by and for the community. The Hume Bank Regional Business Scholarship aims to make a positive change in our community, growing the number of Business graduates in regions | $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 | 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 |
| Lions Club of Port Macquarie Tacking Point Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate student studying full time any course on the Port Macquarie campus who completed the majority of their high schooling in the Port Macquarie LGA | $2000 | Applications closed |
| Local Land Services Veterinary Placement Production Animal Support Grant | This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to Phase 3 students pursuing a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga while attending a Work Integrated Learning placement at an LLS. | $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 | 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 (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 | 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 |
| Rotary Club of Hall Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students from rural families studying in the field of Agriculture Science 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 |
| RYR Tolentino Family Scholarship | The RYR Tolentino Family Scholarship supports students experiencing financial hardship, as well as those from refugee and recent migrant backgrounds, to access and succeed in tertiary study. | $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 | 1st Year undergraduate students studying full time on any campus | $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 |