Equity Scholarships & Grants
28 Scholarships & Grants
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| Scholarship/Grant Name | Description | Amount | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Placement Equity Grant | Provides financial assistance for Workplace Learning (professional placement). The grant is valued depending on the length of compulsory placement (see guidelines). Grants are not intended to provide an alternative to other forms of income and recipients are not to rely on payment occurring prior to attending their placement. | $80 per day of placement to a maximum of $2,400 per session. | Applications open |
| Student Emergency Equity Grant | The Charles Sturt University Student Emergency Equity Grant is designed to offer financial aid to students encountering unforeseen and significant emergencies that could impede their academic progress. It's imperative to note that this grant is not meant to address increased living expenses alone. Eligible emergencies include sudden and unexpected events like medical crises or housing emergencies, which directly impact your ability to pursue your studies. | Determined through the assessment process | Applications open |
| Intensive School Equity Grant | Provides financial assistance to students attending a compulsory intensive school at the Albury, Bathurst, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga, Canberra, Sydney, Dubbo or Wangaratta campus. Successful applicants will receive $150/day attending compulsory intensive school. Grants are not intended to provide an alternative to other forms of income and recipients are not to rely on payment occurring prior to attending intensive school. | up to $1500 | Applications open |
| First Nations Education Costs Scholarship | The First Nations Education Costs Scholarship is to assist students with the cost of study (compulsory textbooks, study equipment and laptops). | up to $8000 | Applications open |
| Destination Australia Scholarship | This scholarship from Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative – is designed to encourage students to study in regional Australia. Studying in a regional area means you’ll become part of a strong community, enjoy a lower cost of living, and benefit from personalised support and hands-on learning. You’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle minus the hustle and bustle. | $15000/year | Applications closed |
| Elite Athlete Scholarship | The Charles Sturt University Elite Athlete and Performer Scholarship will provide support to elite athletes or performers to meet their training or competition requirements. | $2,000 | Applications open |
| Transgrid Civil Engineering Scholarship | The Transgrid Civil Engineering Scholarship fund will support 100 Charles Sturt engineering students over four cohorts with $20,000 each over four years. All students applying to study engineering at Charles Sturt are encouraged to apply for these scholarships and the funds can be spent however it's needed - whether that's the costs associated with your study, living expenses or learning resources. | $20,000 paid over 4 years. | Applications open |
| First Nations Student Emergency Equity Grant | The Charles Sturt University First Nations Student Emergency Equity Grant is designed to offer financial aid to students encountering unforeseen and significant emergencies that could impede their academic progress. It's imperative to note that this grant is not meant to address increased living expenses alone. Eligible emergencies include sudden and unexpected events like medical crises or housing emergencies, which directly impact your ability to pursue your studies. | Determined through the assessment process | Applications open |
| Gulbali Honours Research Support Scheme EOI | Honours students perform important research as part of the Charles Sturt University research effort. Successful honours completion is a critical pathway into higher degree programs. Experience has shown that financial support for students through their honours year can increase the quality of their final research thesis. The honours research support scheme is a way that students can access financial support to complete their studies to a high standard. | Up to $4,000 | Applications closed |
| Conference Scholarship – Indigenous Allied Health Australia National Conference | This scholarship will support two First Nations students enrolled in an allied health degree to attend the Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) National Conference on the 9-11 December at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The scholarship covers travel, accommodation, meals and standard conference registration. | Covers: travel, accommodation, meals and standard conference registration | Applications closed |
| Conference Scholarship - Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives National Conference | This Scholarship will support two First Nations students enrolled in Nursing or Midwifery at Charles Sturt University to attend the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) National Conference from 29-31 October 2024 in Walyalup, Perth, WA. The scholarship covers travel, accommodation, meals and standard conference registration. | Covers: travel, accommodation, meals and standard conference registration. | Applications closed |
| Three Rivers Department of Rural Health Honours Scholarship | Provides financial support to assist with the tuition costs of University education | Course payments covered | Applications open |
| Professional Development Grant - Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency | These grants are only available to Supervisors in the Public Service and will enable you to diversify connections between your primary profession and allied fields that impact on holistic service delivery for First Nations communities and peoples. Enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency will assist supervisors to understand the social, cultural, historical, and institutional barriers that impact aspirations, priorities, and wellbeing of First Nations communities and apply this knowledge to establish culturally responsive frameworks and practices within your organisation. As a student you will have access to qualified and experienced facilitators, engaging online learning materials and discussion boards that support reflection and application of concepts to your workplace and professional roles. This award is available nationally and may be studied fully online. | $8,496.00 | Applications open |
| Bathurst Campus International Accommodation Scholarship | The Bathurst Campus International Accommodation Scholarship aims to assist full-time International students, enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing course on the Bathurst Campus, by partially subsidising their on-campus accommodation fees. Located 200km northwest of Sydney, with a population of over 43,000 people, living in Bathurst means you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle minus the hustle and bustle. Studying in a regional area means you’ll become part of a strong community, enjoy a lower cost of living, and benefit from personalised support and hands-on learning. | $3,120.00 (paid to students university account) | Applications closed |
| First Nations Wagga Campus Commencing Student Accommodation and Relocation Scholarship | First Nations Wagga Campus Commencing Student Accommodation and Relocation Scholarship is to assist commencing students on the Wagga Wagga campus with accommodation and relocation costs (removalist hire, bond payment, rent assistance). | up to $8,000 | Applications open |
| First Nations Continuing Student Accommodation Scholarship | The First Nations Continuing Student Accommodation Scholarship is to assist continuing students with accommodation costs. | up to $6,000 | Applications open |
| NPILF Career Ready Grant | The NPILF Career Ready Grant may assist you with caring responsibilities, financial hardships, mental health challenges, disabilities, and accommodation and travel expenses. Financial assistance will be disbursed after the census date upon proof of continued enrolment and engagement in your course. | $1,000.00 | Applications closed |
| Clinical Excellence Queensland Midwifery Scholarship | The Clinical Excellence Queensland Midwifery Scholarship is designed to support rural students in pursuing a career in midwifery. These scholarships provide assistance with tuition and attendance at placements and intensive schools. Queensland Health aims to support their midwives in regional Queensland, enabling them to work in diverse environments, make significant differences in small communities, and experience personal and professional growth. This scholarship helps midwives connect, learn, and create life-defining experiences that will shape them as health professionals and individuals. | $7,608.00 | Applications open |
| Equity and Inclusion Grant | The university understands that studying with a disability or health condition can bring additional challenges. To support students facing these difficulties, the university has created the Equity and Inclusion Grant. This grant is intended for students with financial need who have a disability or health condition, offering financial assistance to help them in their academic journey. | Determined through the assessment process | Applications closed |
| Three Rivers DRH Commencing Student Scholarship | Provides financial support to assist with the general costs of University education | $5,000 | Applications open |
| Three Rivers DRH Aged Care Commencing Student Scholarship | Provides financial support to assist with the general costs of University education | $20,000 | Applications open |
| Three Rivers DRH Aged Care Continuing Student Scholarship | Provides financial support to assist with the general costs of University education | $2,500 | Applications open |
| Lachlan, Parkes and Forbes LGA Allied Health Commencing Student Scholarship (Three Rivers) | Provides financial support to assist with the general costs of University education | $5.000 | Applications open |
| Lachlan, Parkes and Forbes LGA Allied Health Continuing Student Scholarship (Three Rivers) | Provides financial support to assist with the general costs of University education | $2,500 | Applications open |
| Charles Sturt Student Success Scholarship | The Charles Sturt Student Success Scholarship is intended to assist students with the ongoing costs of university studies. We want to support your success and understand the financial challenges that can come with pursuing higher education. | $3,000 | Applications open |
| Charles Sturt Kickstart Scholarship | The Charles Sturt Kickstart Scholarship is designed to assist full-time students with the expenses of starting their university journey. This scholarship aims to support students in their transition to university and help ensure they have a positive and enriching student experience. | $5,000 | Applications open |
| Aspire to Teach Scholarship | Charles Sturt University's innovative Aspire to Teach Program is an Australian Government funded employment-based pathway for school or student support staff to become fully qualified to teach in either primary or secondary schools. The scholarship is open to those working in a school or student support role at an Eligible Placement School in New South Wales, Northern Territory or Tasmania. | $18,200 | Applications open |
| Allied Health Commencing Student Scholarship for the Lachlan, Parkes and Forbes LGAs (Three Rivers) | Provides financial support to assist with the general costs of University education | $20,000 | Applications open |