Scholarships from external providers
If you're a future or current student, you can apply for scholarships from external organisations right throughout the year. These scholarships may be based on specific criteria or they’re open to all students.
What scholarships am I eligible for?
Scroll down to see the currently available scholarships. We update this list frequently.
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Charles Sturt University are not part of the application process for these scholarships, and as such are unable to provide updates of a students' application status.
Available external scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Who can apply | Study Area | Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowrie Bursary (administed via ANU, available to students from all tertiary institutes) | Students enrolled in Higher Degree Research Programs, are past or present members of the Australian Defence Force (whether permanent or Reserve) or are lineal descendants of such members. | Higher Degree Research Programs | $8,000.00 | 2nd March 2026 |
| Farrer Memorial Trust | The Farrer Memorial Medal is awarded annually to individuals who have rendered distinguished service in agricultural science in Australia in the fields of research, education, or administration. | Agriculture | up to $7,500 | 8th March 2026 |
| Joan Bielski Scholarship | 1st year mature age (35+) women students commencing their first degree. | Mixed | $12,000.00 per annum for up to three years | 2nd April 2026 |
| Joan Ritchie Award | Mature age student female students in second year of full-time study of first undergraduate degree, having completed the first full year of study at a satisfactory academic level, and who is experiencing personal disadvantage (and can provide evidence). | Mixed | $3,500.00 | 16th April 2026 |
| Tempe Mann Travelling Scholarship | Women who have a first degree or masters from the University of Sydney, and are enrolled for a research doctorate at another university with campuses in NSW or ACT. | Research masters or research doctoral degree | $8,000.00 | 30th April 2026 |
| Bria Joyce Scholarship | Students enrolled for at least part time study (0.5 EFTSL), who are facing transport barriers for their study or placement requirements. | Mixed | $2,000 | 30th April 2026 |
| GyanDhan Scholarship | Students commencing tertiary study in 2026, in India or abroard - applicants will be asked to complete an online test. | STEM and Business | INR 2,50,000 (around $4,300 AUD at 13/11/25) | May 2026 |
| Second year plus, full or part-time students. | Mixed | $5,000.00 | 1st November 2026 | |
| The NickIreland.com Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives 2026 | Students enrolled, or applying for, a design related course. | Creative Arts/Design | $3,500 | 1st December 2026 |
| Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship Program | NSW students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, in their final two years of full-time study in an eligible allied health profession that leads to professional registration, or eligibility for membership, as an allied health professional with a relevant professional association | Allied Health | Varied | Unknown |
| 2026 Early Childhood Education and Care Scholarship Program | Students enrolled, or planning to enrol for Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five) before 31st July 2026 | Early Childhood Teaching | Up to $35,000 plus loadings | Ongoing for 2026 |
| 2026 Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program | Provides financial support to students studying an eligible health qualification | Students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees in NSW | Up to $12,000.00 | Ongoing |
| Tertiary Access Payment | Students from inner regional, outer regional and remote areas, who have commenced tertiary study, and have relocated to partake in their studies. | Mixed | Up to $5,000.00 | Ongoing until 31st December 2027 |
| Teachers of STEM Initiative Scholarship | First Nations women willing to complete education studies to focus on teaching STEM | Mixed | Up to $30,000.00 | Ongoing |
| CEDoW Mid-Degree Pre-Service Teachers Scholarship | Students undertaking a primary or secondary teaching degree, entering their third year of undergrad or second year of a post-graduate teaching degree | Primary or Secondary Teaching degree, specialising in Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science including Chemistry, Biology and Physics, Software design and information processes technology, Technology and Applied Studies | Up to $10,000.00 | Ongoing |
| Teach Rural scholarship | Australian citizen or permanent resident, completing an initial teacher education, or completing the HSC in a NSW or ACT secondary school or TAFE NSW institute in 2023 and intend on enrolling in an initial teacher education program | Teaching and Education | $7,500.00 per year, up to $50,000.00 equivalent course contribution fees | Ongoing |
| Graduate Teacher Scholarship | Final-year teacher education students studying to become teachers of high-demand subject areas | Teaching and Education | One-off training allowance of $5,000.00, a $10,000.00 appointment allowance | Ongoing |
| Teacher Education Scholarship - Aboriginal | Students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, be continuing or entering an initial teacher education program, including initial integrated teacher education programs, or an undergraduate degree followed by an initial teacher education program | Teaching and Education | Up to $7,500.00 per year whilst studying full-time, a $6,000.00 appointment allowance | Ongoing |
| Tertiary Health Study Subsidies | Various subsidies available to nursing, medical, midwifery, paramedical or allied health students. willing to commit to working with Health NSW. | Health | Up to $12,000.00 | Ongoing |
| Teachers of STEM Initiative Scholarship | Female Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identifying students, studying an undergraduate STEM teaching course, or upgrading your teaching qualifications with a STEM course, or Studying a Masters of Teaching to support an existing STEM qualification. | STEM and Teaching | Up to $30,000.00 | Ongoing |
| WIL Australia Student Scholarships | A small number of scholarships provide financial support for students undertaking a WIL placement in Australia as part of their 2026/2027 university studies. | Any student attending compulsory placement for a minimum 3 weeks | $1,500 | 1st May 2026 |
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