Scholarships for people from rural or remote locations
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72 Scholarships & Grants Found
This is an overview of Scholarships & Grants that are specifically for students from Rural & Remote areas. 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 open |
| 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 open |
| AGcessibility Scholarship | 1st Year students from low socio-economic backgrounds studying Agriculture, Horticulture or Viticulture on or through the Wagga campus | $15000 | Applications closed |
| AlburyCity Scholarship | 1st Year students studying any course within the disciplines of Education / Business / Computing / Environmental Sciences on the Albury campus | 5000 | Applications open |
| Barry Bennett Memorial Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course on the Albury Wodonga campus. | $2,500 | Applications open |
| Bathurst Regional Council Scholarship | 1st year students studying any undergraduate course on the Bathurst campus. Applicants to be a long term resident or have attended school in the Bathurst Local Government Area. | $5000 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| Bush Children's Education Foundation (BCEF) Scholarship | 1st Year students studying any course within Animal Science, Education, Agricultural Science, Dental, Nursing, Engineering, Medical Radiation Science, Veterinary on any campus | $10000 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| Carrathool Shire Council Scholarship | Any Year students studying any undergraduate course on any campus. Applicants must be a long term resident and have completed most of their schooling in the Carrathool LGA | $3000 | Applications open |
| Colgate Accommodation Scholarship | 1st Year rural and remote students studying Bachelor of Dental Science on Orange campus | $5000 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| 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 open |
| 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 open |
| Dr Judith van der Wal Award | 3rd Year students studying Bachelor of Nursing. Scholarship to assist students with costs associated with work placement | $1000 | Applications closed |
| Dr Julia Howitt Legacy Scholarship | 1st Year students studying any course within the Faculty of Science on any campus from a regional area | $5,000 | Applications open |
| Dubbo Regional Council Scholarship | 1st Year students studying any undergraduate course. Applicants must originate from the Dubbo Regional Council LGA | $5000 | Applications open |
| EMMA Accolade Scholarship | Any Year students studying Bachelor of Nursing on the Bathurst campus who have completed the majority of their high school in the Central West of NSW | $1500 | 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 |
| Gordon Bullock Memorial Scholarship | Any Year students studying Bachelor of Communication (with specialisations) or Bachelor of Communication (News and Media) who are long term residents of the Bathurst LGA | $3000 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| HV McKay II Memorial Scholarship | 2nd year students, 3rd year students, Honours students studying Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Agricultural Business Management on the Wagga campus | $6000 | Applications open |
| Jacob Berry Memorial Scholarship | Any Year students studying Bachelor of Paramedicine on the Port Macquarie campus | $2500 | Applications open |
| Jess McLennan Memorial Prize | Any Year students studying Bachelor of Nursing on the Albury campus | $1200 | Applications open |
| Katie Burns Alumni Assistance Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate or postgraduate student studying any course in the School of Accounting and Finance | $5000 | Applications open |
| Kempsey Shire Council Scholarship | Kempsey Shire Council sees education as a key process in the development and growth of its residents, particularly youth. In order to aid this development, and support students in their university studies and career goals, Kempsey Shire Council offers this scholarship to students who reside within the Local Government Area. | $5,000 | Applications open |
| Legacy of Bob and Pam Knight from Noorat Scholarship | Any Year students studying Bachelor of Veterinary Biology, Veterinary Science at the Wagga Wagga campus. | $5000 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| Lions Club of Albury Inc. Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course on the Albury Campus who have completed the majority of their high schooling the the Albury LGA | $2500 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| 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 |
| Murrumbidgee Council Scholarship | Any Year students (preference given to first years) studying any course. Applicants must reside within the Murrumbidgee Council LGA. | $4000 | Applications open |
| Percy Allan Foundation Accommodation Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students under 25 years old studying Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Business Management, Veterinary Biology or Veterinary Science full time on Wagga campus | $18,000 max | Applications open |
| Professor Jeannie Herbert AM Memorial First Nations Education Scholarship | First Nations students studying in 2nd, 3rd and 4th year, Bachelor of Education K-12 | $6,000 | Applications open |
| Reformer New Start Scholarship | Charles Sturt Alumnus, Louie, has first-hand, experienced redemption through higher education. He has a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by individuals transitioning from incarceration to reintegration. Louie has established the scholarship to pay the support he has experienced forward. His intent is to help individuals who can see a way forward but may not feel like anyone believes in them. | $5,000 | Applications open |
| Riverina Group Country Women’s Association of NSW Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course on the Wagga Wagga campus. Applicant must have resided in the Riverina CWA Group area for 5 years | $3000 | Applications open |
| Riverina Water Scholarship | 1st Year students studying Bachelor of Information Technology (with specialisation), Bachelor of Technology (Civil)/Master of Engineering (Civil), Bachelor of Environmental Science & Management | $6,000 | Applications open |
| Ron Wild, Rotary Club of Tallangatta Scholarship | Any Year students studying any course on any campus who are a resident of Tallangatta district, Mitta or Kiewa Valley | $2000 | Applications open |
| Rotary Club of Albury Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying Applied Science or Environmental Science on the Albury campus | $3,000 | Applications open |
| Rotary Club of Hall Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students from rural families studying full time on any campus | $20000 MAX | Applications open |
| Rotary Club of Oberon Prize | Any Year undergraduate students studying any course on any campus who are long term residents of the Oberon Council area | $1,800 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| Rotary Club of Wollundry Scholarship, Wagga Wagga | 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th Year undergraduate on-campus students studying any science related undergraduate degree and are from the Wagga LGA | $15,000 | Applications open |
| Rotary Club of Yenda, Dick and Lavelle Wallace Memorial Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students studying in either Agriculture, Environmental, Health Care, Nursing, Paramedicine or Veterinary courses on the Wagga campus | $4,000 | Applications open |
| Rowe Scientific Scholarship | 1st Year students studying Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours), or Bachelor of Education (Secondary) through any campus | $5,000 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health Distance Education | Any Year students studying Bachelor of Nursing online through the Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga campus | $3500 | Applications open |
| St Martins College Richard Johnson 1st Year Scholarship | 1st Year students, from a rural/regional area studying full time on Wagga campus. Applicants must take up residence at St Martins College | $4000 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| Tarcutta and Wantabadgery Merino Breeders Association Scholarship | 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th / 6th year students studying any undergraduate degree full time in the areas of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Science at the Wagga campus | $1000 | Applications open |
| Temora Shire Council Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students from the Temora LGA studying any undergraduate degree full time on the Wagga campus | $2000 | 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 open |
| The Hayes Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate students from the Snowy Valley LGA studying Agriculture, Education or Veterinary Science on any campus | $5,000 | Applications open |
| The Honourable Michael Kirby Empowerment Scholarship | To support LGBTQIA+ students undertaking any course with Charles Sturt University | $3000 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| The Toni Downes New Horizons Travel Prize | Any Year undergraduate students studying at the Dubbo campus and residing in the Dubbo LGA | $1000 | Applications open |
| Three Rivers Lachlan, Parkes and Forbes LGA Pathways Student Scholarship | Three Rivers Department of Rural Health (Three Rivers DRH) Pathways scholarships provide financial support to students undertaking health courses listed below, at Charles Sturt University. Supporting students from the Lachlan, Parkes and Forbes areas within the Three Rivers DRH footprint aims to support students on their health career journey and provide assistance in studying, to participate in rural workplace learning and during intensive schools. | $5,000 | Applications closed |
| Tony McGrane Memorial Scholarship | Any Year students from eligible local government areas studying any undergraduate degree at the Dubbo campus | $4500 | Applications open |
| Travis Connell Legacy Accounting Scholarship | Any Year students enrolled in Bachelor of Accounting full-time, who reside in the Albury-Wodonga area. | $5,000 | Applications open |
| Valerie Cox Memorial Scholarship - Commencing | Commencing student studying a Faculty of Science and Health course at the Wagga Wagga campus. Applicants to be from the Riverina Region. | $20000 MAX | Applications open |
| Valerie Cox Memorial Scholarship - Continuing | 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th Year students studying any undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science and Health at the Wagga campus | $5000 | Applications open |
| Veolia Mulwaree Trust Scholarship | Any Year undergraduate studying at any campus that are from one of the local government areas listed in the eligibility criteria. | $4000 | Applications open |
| Wagga Wagga City Council Scholarship | 1st Year undergraduate students studying any course on the Wagga campus who are long term residents of the Wagga LGA | $4000 | Applications open |
| 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 open |
| Wamanar Teacher's Aide Scholarship | 2nd year students studying Bachelor of Educational Studies - Teachers Aide Pathway on any campus online or on campus | $2500 | Applications open |
| Western NSW Primary Health Network Scholarship | 1st Year Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students studying Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health), Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health) through the Wagga campus | $8000 | Applications open |
| Westfund Healthy Futures Scholarship | Any Year Bachelor of Dental Science or Doctor of Medicine students studying on any campus | $10,000 | Applications open |
| Widgiewa School Scholarship | 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th Year undergraduate students studying any course within the faculty of Science and Health at any campus | $5000 | Applications open |
| Yindyamarra Scholarship | Indigenous students in their final or penultimate year studying Bachelor of Nursing or any course in Education or Allied Health | $3000 | Applications open |
| ZONTA - Jill Salter Memorial - Women in Rural Health Scholarship | 2nd / 3rd / 4th Year students studying any health related undergraduate degree at Orange campus | $3000 | Applications open |