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Higher Education Opportunity Grants

The Rotary Club of Broken Hill, with the support of the Country Universities Centre (CUC) Far West, award two grants annually to local Far West NSW students undertaking higher education. The grants aim to support local people in their pursuits of higher education, acknowledging the expenses involved in studying, whether this be through relocating for on-campus study or studying online in community.

One grant, known as the ‘Open Grant’ (totalling $2,500), is available to any currently or recently relocated Far West NSW resident studying at any university or registered training organisation, on campus or online. The other, known as the ‘CUC Far West Student Grant’ (also totalling $2,500), is reserved for students who have registered to access the services and facilities at CUC Far West. Applicants who are eligible for both grants can apply for both, but if successful in receiving one grant, will be deemed ineligible in the other.

Applications for 2026/27 open Monday 2 November 2026 and close Friday 15 January 2027 5pm. Successful applicants will be notified within two (2) weeks of the application closing date, and a lump sum payment will be arranged to their preferred account.

As part of the application process, applicants are expected to provide the contact details of two referees who may be contacted to provide additional information about the application. To apply please complete the below application form:

PDF Set Up RCBH-CUCFW Higher Education Opportunity Grant Application Form.docx

Consideration of applicants for the Higher Education Opportunity Grants will be undertaken by the selection panel whose decision will be final. The selection panel will consist of:

  • The Rotary Club of Broken Hill President
  • Two nominated representatives from the Rotary Club of Broken Hill
  • The CUC Far West Centre Manager (open grant panel only)
  • The CUC Far West Student Engagement Coordinator (open grant panel only)

To be eligible for the Open Grant, applicants must:

  • Currently reside or have resided in Far West NSW within the last three years. Proof of address may need to be provided upon request.
  • Be studying OR have received an offer at an Australian university or registered training organisation at the time of application. Proof of enrolment/offer will need to be provided as part of the application process.
  • If successful, be willing to address the Rotary Club of Broken Hill as a guest speaker during one of their monthly meetings, discussing what receiving the grant means to them and their plans for the future beyond study.

To be eligible for the CUC Far West Student Grant, applicants must:

  • Currently reside or have resided in Far West NSW within the last three years. Proof of address may need to be provided upon request.
  • Be studying at an Australian university or registered training organisation at the time of application. Proof of enrolment may need to be provided upon request.
  • Be a current registered student of CUC Far West at the time of application AND maintain an active registration the following semester.
  • If successful, be willing to address the Rotary Club of Broken Hill as a guest speaker during one of their monthly meetings, discussing what receiving the grant means to them and their plans for the future beyond study.
  • If successful, be willing to complete a ‘student story’ for publication on CUC Far West social media, distribution to local media and shared with the Commonwealth Government as part of CUC Far West reporting requirements.