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 are based on either specific study areas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers of STEM Inititive 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 |
| Grow Your Own Teacher Training Program | Australian citizen or permanent resident, currently working in a permanent or long-term temporary school administrative and support staff SASS role in a NSW public school. | Teaching and Education | $10,000 training allowance per year, pre tax, up to $30,000 | Ongoing |
| Grow Your Own Local Teacher Pipeline | Australian citizen or permanent resident, willing to undertake an accredited teaching degree. | Teaching and Education | Up to $30,000.00 | Ongoing |
| Mid-career Transition to Teaching Scholarship | Professionals in Mathematics, Science, Technology and applied sciences looking to get into teaching. | Teaching and Education | $30,000.00 one off training allowance, $30,000.00 study completion bonus | 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 | Australian citizen or permanent resident, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Astor Legal Criminal Lawyers Scholarship | Australian citizens and permanent residents studying law. | Law | $3,000.00 | 30th November 2024 |
| Healthcare Education Scholarship | Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian residents, attending/eligible for university in Australia, enrolled in an undergrad or masters in health or social science fields. | Health or Social Science | $5,000.00 | 28th February 2025 |
| 1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship | United States students currently living outside of the United States, with a (US) GPA of 3.8 or higher. | Mixed | $1,000.00 (USD) | 1st November 2024 / 1st June 2025 |
Australian or permanent resident students, enrolled in post-graduate course, who an idea for research into innovative ESG solutions, Responsible Investment or superannuation, pensions, and retirement. | Mixed | $16,000.00 - $36,000.00 | 6th December 2024 | |
| Equity Rural Placement Scholarship Program | Students in their second year or later, with demonstrated financial hardship, set to complete a WIL placement in a outer regional, remote or rural placement which requires relocation over 100kms. | Mixed | Up to $1,500.00 | Opening February 2025 |
| Roberta Sykes Scholarship | First Nations students who hold an undergraduate degree and are accepted into post graduate degree or coursework at an overseas university. | Mixed | Up to (AUD) $75,000.00 | 31st January 2025 |
| Jan Cathcart Scholarship | Women enrolled to study aligned with professions in high demand in regional Australia, with a commitment to a career in agriculture or agribusiness. | Mixed | Up to $30,000.00 | 9th December 2024 |