University Scholarship for Rural and Regional students
Funding Providers
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
Bendigo Bank
Location
Australia WideFunding Type
Scholarship S05497
Primary Category
EducationEligible to
- Individuals
Funding
Amount (max): $13,000Total pool: Undisclosed
Round(s)
- Opened 02-Dec-2024 Closes 31-Jan-2025
Purpose
This Scholarship is for students living in rural and regional Australia.
Overview
Let's get started by looking at the things you need to know now.
- This Scholarship is for students living in rural and regional Australia.
- Any subject can be studied under this scholarship provided that it is at undergraduate bachelor’s degree level in an approved Australian course.
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Only first-time, first year university students wishing to study full-time in 2025 can apply.
- You can demonstrate your passion and desire to supporting rural communities both now and into the future.
- You can demonstrate community involvement.
Fast facts
- Accommodation? Yes, it's covered. This scholarship supports accommodation costs, reducing the financial burden of paying rent.
- Study resources? Books and computers are a must for you to get through your studies, so it makes sense for these must-have items to be covered.
- How much? The scholarship award value is $6,500 per year for a maximum of 2 years/or for the duration of the successful recipient’s course (up to a maximum of 2 years, whichever is the lesser).
- How long? The scholarship covers one full year of study but, depending on your academic performance, it may be renewed for a second year.
- Deferring? Scholarship funds cannot be put on lay-by so if you're planning a gap year you'll have to wait to apply.
- Mature age? Only secondary school leavers graduated in 2024 or 2023 (taken a gap year) can apply for this scholarship.
- Started another course? This scholarship is for first time tertiary students only.
- Work part-time? The study and work life balance can be quite a juggle and we know that part-time work is essential to get by, so provided that you're studying full-time, this scholarship is for you.
Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQA+.
Limitations
Eligibility
- You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- You are from a regional, rural or remote area.
- You can demonstrate leadership both within, and outside, your school community.
- You can demonstrate the challenging circumstances (financial &/or social) hindering your ability to undertake further study; and
- You are an academically motivated student who can demonstrate community involvement
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
- Address: Fountain Court BENDIGO 3550 VIC
- Phone: 1300 304 541
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