Scholarship Information

We know that many students aspire to go to university to gain a degree or go to TAFE and study towards a diploma, but for many students the cost makes this unattainable. Higher education isn’t free, it costs $20,000–$45,000 to complete a Bachelor degree and if you have to live on campus, the fees can be more than $20,000 a year. And that’s before you buy any textbooks, study materials, or IT equipment!

Scholarships exist to increase opportunities for someone just like you to access higher education. Being awarded a scholarship could mean the difference between accepting or turning down a place at university.

There are scholarships specifically tailored to the needs of regional students. Even though you might not think you’re eligible, no matter what your situation or background, there is a scholarship you can apply for.

Examples of types of scholarships include:

• Access for regional and rural students

• Residential scholarships

• Travel and study grants

• Placement grants

• Areas of study, such as agriculture, the health professions and teaching

• Scholarships for people from diverse backgrounds.

Your chances of success depend on finding the right scholarship to suit your circumstances and needs.

There are a number of key steps to follow to enhance your chances of success:

• Commit – Decide that you want to apply for a scholarship

• Assess – Find scholarships that you are eligible for

• Research – Look far and wide

• Knowledge – Know your audience/know what they are looking for

• Awareness – Pay attention to your competition

• Quality – Proofread everything!

• Determination – Perseverance pays off! If at first you don’t succeed, apply again (and again…)

Access our Scholarship Guide here to learn more about scholarship opportunities available to students in Far West NSW:

Far West Scholarship Guide