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58 Scholarships & Grants Found

This is an overview of Scholarships & Grants that are specifically for students who have a Low Income. You may be eligible for many more. Try the comprehensive Scholarships Search to find others you may be eligible for.

Name	Description	Amount	Status
Communications Bathurst Campus Accommodation Scholarship	This scholarship supports commencing Bachelor of Communication students by providing a full year of on-campus accommodation at Bathurst. It helps reduce the financial pressures of relocating for study, so you can focus on settling into university life and making the most of your student experience.	on-campus accommodation	Applications pending
Engineering Bathurst Campus Accommodation Scholarship	This scholarship supports commencing Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students by providing a full year of on-campus accommodation at Bathurst. It helps reduce the financial pressures of relocating for study, so you can focus on settling into university life and making the most of your student experience.	on-campus accommodation	Applications pending
2026 Continuing Student On Campus Accommodation Grant	The 2026 Continuing Student On Campus Accommodation Grant is to support domestic, on-campus undergraduate students transitioning from first to second year who are seeking financial assistance with accommodation costs. This initiative aims to support equity students in alignment with the Australian Universities Accord and Needs-Based Funding reforms.	$5,000 (paid to students university account)	Applications closed
A&K Gestier Veterinary Scholarship	Continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the fourth, fifth or sixth year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science, with relevance to veterinary science, veterinary biology and later-year veterinary study. Students must be from a rural location and demonstrate genuine financial need through the hardship section of the application.	$3,000	Applications open
AGcessibility Scholarship	Commencing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Wagga Wagga in the first year of a Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, Bachelor of Viticulture or Bachelor of Wine Science, with relevance to agriculture, agricultural science, agribusiness, viticulture, wine science and agriculture career pathways. Students must be from a low socio-economic background, from regional or rurally isolated areas in NSW, Victoria or Queensland, or be a First Nations student, with relevance to financial hardship, regional and remote students, and First Nations eligibility.	$15,000. Students studying part-time will receive $7,500, 50% of the full scholarship value on a pro rata basis.	Applications open
Barry Bennett Memorial Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga in any year of any undergraduate course, with relevance to Albury-Wodonga students, local government area, financial hardship, community involvement and volunteering. Preference may be given to students from the Albury-Wodonga Local Government Area who completed most of their schooling in Albury-Wodonga, and applicants must demonstrate financial need, sound academic record and active community or volunteer experience.	$3,000	Applications open
Bathurst (Mitchell) Student Representative Committee Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying on campus at Bathurst in any year of a full-time undergraduate or honours course, with relevance to Bathurst campus, student representative committee, Mitchell Student Guild, student leadership, campus engagement, Student Ambassador, Residential Leader, sporting club committee and student support. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship and show engagement on the Bathurst campus, with supporting documentation preferred.	$3,000	Applications open
Bowcher Family Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the first, second, third, fourth or fifth year of any undergraduate or honours course, with relevance to St Martin’s College, residential accommodation, Anglican Church, Christian church, financial hardship, business, law, agricultural science and veterinary science. Applicants must live at St Martin’s College, be actively involved in an Anglican or other Christian church and provide a church minister reference, with preference given to students experiencing genuine financial hardship.	$4,000	Applications open
Carole and Stan Droder Scholarship	Continuing students studying full-time on campus through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in the second, third, fourth or fifth year of any undergraduate degree, excluding honours and postgraduate study, with relevance to on-campus students, regional campus living, financial hardship and undergraduate study. Preference may be given to students from lower to middle income NSW families, including trades, small farming, small business, administrative support, single parent families or students who are single parents, and recipients are required to live on campus for the duration of the scholarship.	$20,000 maximum	Applications open
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Allied Health Scholarship	Continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in the final year of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy or Master of Speech Pathology, with relevance to allied health, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, paediatrics, disability sector and Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, have a GPA of 4.0 or above, demonstrate commitment to paediatrics and interest in the disability sector through voluntary work, lived experience or employment, and provide a reference from a previous placement supervisor.	$1,500	Applications open
Charles Sturt Campus Services Financial Assistance Scholarships	Commencing or continuing students studying on campus through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate year of any full-time undergraduate course, with relevance to on-campus accommodation, Residence Life, financial hardship, regional students and rural students. Applicants must be living in on-campus accommodation and demonstrate financial need, with preference given to first- or second-year students and students from a regional area with a home address rated RA2–RA5.	$5,000	Applications open
Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust Equity Placement Grant	A $1,000 equity grant for Charles Sturt students undertaking a compulsory placement of at least 90 hours in Session 2, 2026, who can demonstrate financial need and are not receiving other placement-related financial support.	$1,000	Applications open
Chris and Gina Grubb Ornithology Scholarship	Commencing students studying online through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in the first year of the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology, with relevance to ornithology, birds, bird observing, environmental health, pollinators, habitat challenges and conservation. Applicants must provide evidence of community or regional involvement through a letter of reference or certificate.	$5,000	Applications open
Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)	This payment from the Commonwealth Government, is designed to assist students manage the costs associated with placements, and is for students undertaking mandatory placements from 1 July 2025, in the fields of nursing, teaching and social work.	$338.60 per week, benchmarked to the single Austudy rate and indexed 1 January each year	Applications open
CSU Foundation First in Family Support Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate course, including first, second, third, fourth, fifth year or honours, with relevance to first in family, first generation students, higher education access, full-time study and financial hardship. Applicants must be the first in their family to attend university, be studying full-time, and explain what inspired them to pursue higher education and any personal, academic or social challenges faced as a first in family student, with preference possibly given to students experiencing financial hardship.	$5,000	Applications open
Daily Advertiser Scholarship	Continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the final year of any undergraduate course. Applicants must have maintained a high standard of academic performance, demonstrate financial hardship, and should not be receiving the full Austudy benefit or similar financial remuneration.	$3,500	Applications open
Daphne Saxby Taylor Memorial Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate or postgraduate course, with relevance to mature age students, women aged 30 and over, returning to study, career change, workforce re-entry, professional development and financial hardship. Applicants must be female, aged 30 or over, and long-term residents of eligible local government areas including Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Narromine, Parkes, Forbes, Warrumbungle, Walgett, Wellington, Mid-Western, Broken Hill or an unincorporated area, with preference for students entering, re-entering or progressing in the workforce.	$3,000	Applications open
Dawn Rigby Memorial Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying online or on campus through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any year of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary), with relevance to education, teaching, early childhood education, primary education, teacher training, community engagement and financial hardship. Continuing students must have satisfactory academic progress, and applicants must demonstrate broad community or regional involvement and financial hardship.	$3,500	Applications open
Dr Bal Krishan Scholarship	Commencing or continuing Indigenous students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Wagga Wagga in any year of any course, with relevance to First Nations students, Aboriginal students, Torres Strait Islander students, regional healthcare, higher education, Wagga Wagga campus and financial hardship. Continuing students must have a GPA of 4.0 or above, commencing students must have an ATAR of 65 or above, and applicants must demonstrate financial hardship.	$2,000	Applications open
Dr Delwyn Nicholls Scholarship	Continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science or Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science with specialisations, with relevance to medical radiation science, radiography, sonography, ultrasound, imaging, regional students and health careers. Applicants must be from a regional area, outline their career goals and aspirations, and explain what motivated them to study Medical Radiation Science.	$5,000	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
First Nations Accommodation and Relocation Scholarship	The First Nations Accommodation and Relocation Scholarship is to assist students with relocation and accommodation costs (removalists hire, bond payment, rent assistance).	up to $8,000	Applications closed
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 $5,000	Applications open
First-in-Family Bursary	Being the first in your family to attend university is a remarkable achievement—and Charles Sturt University is here to support you on that journey. This bursary is designed to ease the financial pressures of starting your studies, helping you focus on what matters most: your education and future.	$1,000	Applications closed
Geoff Quick Paramedicine Scholarship	Continuing students studying on campus at Port Macquarie in the second or third year of the Bachelor of Paramedicine, with relevance to paramedicine, paramedics, emergency health, Port Macquarie campus, mature age students and financial hardship. Preference may be given to mature age students and students experiencing genuine financial hardship.	$5,000	Applications open
Inland Digital Scholarship	2nd/3rd/4th year students studying Bachelor of Information Technology full-time, who are experiencing financial hardship and exhibit a passion for technology and rural communities.	$5,000	Applications open
Intensive School Fuel Voucher Grant	Headed to a regional intensive school this March or April? This scholarship offers a $100 fuel voucher to help cover travel costs for students attending intensive schools on a regional campus during March and April. This support makes it easier for you to focus on hands-on, real-world learning at a regional campuses - without the extra financial pressure.	$100 fuel voucher	Applications closed
Len Madigan Memorial Scholarship	Continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Bathurst in the second year of any undergraduate course, with preference for Bachelor of Paramedicine students.	$3,000	Applications open
Lions Club of Port Macquarie Tacking Point Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying full-time on campus or in mixed mode at Port Macquarie in any year of any internally offered Allied Health course. Applicants must reside in the Port Macquarie Local Government Area, have completed the majority of their schooling in Port Macquarie, demonstrate financial hardship and show involvement in the local community, with preference for long-term residents of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area.	$2,000	Applications closed
Matron Herzog Scholarship	Continuing students studying on campus at Bathurst in the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship, show community or regional involvement, and have a desire to work in a country area.	$5,000	Applications open
Online Student Representative Committee Post-Graduate Scholarship	Commencing or continuing postgraduate students studying online or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any postgraduate course with at least 75% online content, excluding single subject study. Continuing students must have a GPA of 4.0 or above, with preference for students experiencing financial hardship, and applicants must answer questions about online study and how the scholarship will support their study goals.	$2,200	Applications closed
Online Study Student Representative Committee Undergraduate Scholarship	Commencing or continuing undergraduate students studying online or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate course with at least 75% online content, excluding single subject study. Commencing students must have an ATAR of 65 or above, continuing students must have a GPA of 4.0 or above, with preference for students experiencing financial hardship.	$1,100	Applications closed
Paramedicine Prac Payment (PPP)	This payment is available through the support of the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF). It is available to eligible students studying paramedicine that are undertaking a mandatory placement between 01 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. It is designed to assist students manage the costs associated with undertaking the placement.	$338.60 per week, benchmarked to the single Austudy rate and indexed 1 January 2026	Applications open
Pathways to Practice - Intensive School Scholarship	Support for your compulsory intensive school experience starts here! Take the stress out of attending with The Pathways to Practice - Intensive School Scholarship. It helps lighten the financial burden so you can focus on getting the most out of your studies.	$80 per day, plus extra support based on distance travelled	Applications open
Pathways to Practice - Placement Scholarship	Support for your compulsory work integrated learning experience starts here! Take the stress out of attending with The Pathways to Practice - Placement Scholarship. It helps lighten the financial burden so you can focus on getting the most out of your studies.	$338.60 per week, to a maximum of $2,708.80	Applications open
Port Macquarie SRC Student Support Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Port Macquarie in the first, second, third or fourth year of any full-time undergraduate course offered on the Port Macquarie campus. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship.	$1,000	Applications open
Rotary Club of Hall Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying full-time on campus, online or mixed-mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any Agriculture Science course. Preference may be given to on-campus students from rural NSW who demonstrate financial hardship, disadvantage, significant barriers to study, and strong community engagement through participation or volunteering.	$24,000 Maximum	Applications open
St Martins College Academic Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in any year of any undergraduate course. Applicants must reside at St Martin’s College for the full year, demonstrate financial hardship and academic excellence, with a GPA of 5.0 or above or ATAR of 70 or above.	$4000	Applications open
Start-Up Essentials Grant	Beginning your university journey can be exciting—but it also comes with costs. Charles Sturt University is here to help by easing the financial burden of these essentials so you can focus on your studies. Support may include funds for a laptop or tablet, stationery and textbooks, internet access such as prepaid mobile broadband, and software licenses like Microsoft Office or SPSS.	$1,500	Applications closed
Steven Tougher Memorial Nursing Scholarship	This scholarship honours Steven's commitment to caring for others, community service and the nursing profession. It supports students who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference through healthcare and helping their communities.	$5,000	Applications open
Steven Tougher Memorial Paramedic Scholarship	Established in memory of Steven, this scholarship honours his determination, compassion and commitment to helping others. It supports future generations of paramedics as they pursue a career dedicated to serving their communities.	$5,000	Applications open
Student Emergency Equity Grant	Unexpected financial changes can happen at any time. As a Charles Sturt student, you may be able to access short-term financial assistance through the Student Emergency Equity Grant. This grant is designed to help you manage immediate financial pressure, stabilise your situation, and stay engaged with your studies, while also connecting you with relevant support services. It recognises that timely support can make a meaningful difference but is not designed to cover ongoing or general living expenses, such as rent or utilities.	Determined through the assessment process	Applications open
The AK & IA Sutherland Scholarship	Continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the final year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours), with relevance to veterinary science, final year clinical rotations, pathology and parasitology. Students must be studying full-time internally, have satisfactory academic performance, and be undertaking their final year clinical rotation in the coming year, with preference given to students experiencing financial hardship.	$4,000	Applications open
The Alf Armstrong Memorial Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga in any year of the Bachelor of Accounting, Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, Graduate Diploma of Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting. Preference may be given to students from the Albury-Wodonga Local Government Area who completed most of their schooling in Albury-Wodonga, with applicants required to demonstrate financial hardship, community or volunteering involvement, and have an ATAR of 65 or above or GPA of 4.0 or above.	$2,500	Applications open
The Carole and Stan Droder Prize	Commencing students studying full-time on campus through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in the first year of any undergraduate degree, with relevance to on-campus students, regional campus living, textbooks, software, study materials and financial assistance. Preference may be given to students from lower to middle income NSW families, including trades, small farming, small business, administrative support, single parent families or students who are single parents, and applicants must be resident on campus while receiving the prize.	$2000	Applications open
The Elecnor Australia - Energy Connect First Nations Scholarship	Providing community benefit in supporting First Nations student areas to access university study	$10,000	Applications open
The Honourable Michael Kirby Empowerment Scholarship	Students who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and demonstrate sound academic achievement. Continuing students must have satisfactory academic progress, and applicants must outline career goals and aspirations and explain how the scholarship will support their journey as an LGBTQIA+ person in achieving study and career goals.	$3000	Applications closed
The Ian Prescott memorial Scholarship	This scholarship seeks to support a student to pursue a career in the agricultural industry.	$10,000	Applications open
The MARWEB Regional Nursing Scholarship	This scholarship aims to support students who aspire to a career in nursing but require a helping hand to undertake their studies.	$5,000 per year	Applications open
The Roberton Scholarship	Commencing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in the first year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Agriculture. Applicants must have an ATAR of 70 or above, with preference given to students from regional or rural areas with a home address rated RA2–RA5.	$40000 MAX	Applications open
The Robyn Stinson Scholarship	Female students studying full-time on campus or online in any undergraduate course. Applicants must be Australian citizens or long-term permanent residents, long-term NSW Central West residents who completed most of their secondary education in the Central West area, demonstrate financial disadvantage, and show feminist principles and application to personal and public life in Australia, with commencing students requiring strong academic achievement and continuing students requiring a GPA of 4.0 or above.	$15,000 per annum	Applications open
Thomas A. Scahill Scholarship	Commencing or continuing First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying on campus at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate year of any course. Commencing students must have an ATAR of 65 or above, continuing students must have satisfactory academic performance, with preference given to students experiencing financial hardship.	$5000	Applications closed
Vivability Limited Empowered Futures Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying online, on campus or in mixed mode through Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth or honours year of any full-time undergraduate course. Preference may be given to students with an ongoing or permanent disability, students from the Bathurst Regional Local Government Area, and students studying Allied Health related courses.	$8,000	Applications open
VP Bragg Bequest Trust Fund Scholarship	Commencing students studying full-time on campus at Albury-Wodonga, Orange or Wagga Wagga in the first year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management or Bachelor of Agricultural Science. Applicants must have an ATAR of 65 or above, demonstrate financial hardship and community or regional involvement, and outline career goals and aspirations.	$3000	Applications open
Wagga Wagga LALC and Aboriginal Community Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying on campus at Wagga Wagga in any year of any undergraduate course offered on the Wagga Wagga campus. Applicants must provide an Aboriginal Recognition Certificate, be long-term residents within Wagga Wagga Local Aboriginal Land Council boundaries, demonstrate financial hardship, and provide a letter outlining personal circumstances, financial situation, future goals including Koori community involvement and aspirations, with commencing students requiring an ATAR of 65 or above and continuing students requiring satisfactory academic performance.	$4,000	Applications open
Wagga Wagga Staff Social Club Scholarship	Commencing or continuing students studying full-time on campus at Wagga Wagga in any undergraduate or postgraduate year of any course. Preference may be given to students experiencing financial hardship, circumstances or disadvantage impacting their ability to study; first-year applicants must provide evidence of past academic achievement, continuing students must have a credit grade average of 5.0 or above unless applying on hardship grounds, and applicants must outline personal circumstances and career goals and aspirations.	$5000	Applications open
Wei Lu International Scholarship	2nd/3rd/4th year international student studying full-time, who are experiencing financial hardship	$5,000	Applications open
Wool and Pastoral Sciences Alumni (WAPSA) Scholarship	Continuing First Nations students studying full-time in the final year, including honours, of the Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, Bachelor of Horticulture or Bachelor of Animal Science. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and have a GPA of 4.0 or above.	$5,000	Applications open