Tertiary students

The Bush Children’s Education Foundation funds one scholarship of $2,000 a year to attend Charles Sturt University, with preference for Bathurst, Orange or Dubbo campuses.The scholarship is administered by the Charles Sturt Foundation. The selection process is conducted by a panel of BCEF Directors.

Our successful candidate in 2007 came from a farm in a drought affected area and has made an outstanding contribution to her community as a volunteer with the Bush Fire Brigade, church, school and shire youth programs including the implementation of social and literacy programs. A component of her HSC was through Distance Education (correspondence) and she participated at the highest levels of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

Applications should be made directly to the University.
Details of how to apply may be found at www.csu.edu.au/student/scholarships

Application criteria

Applicants should come from a remote area of NSW and be intending to work after graduation in a country area.The course being studied should be relevant to a rural context and applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong empathy with the rural community, as well as a record of academic achievement.The scholarship of $2,000 per annum will be offered for a three year period, provided a credit grade average is maintained. Applications should be made directly to the University. Details are available at www.csu.edu.au/student/scholarships