Supporting our students experiencing financial hardship

Money can be a huge barrier for prospective students to pursue a dream of study and career satisfaction. To address this Charles Sturt University offers a range of supports to our prospective and current students, from advice on managing finances to scholarships and even emergency grants if studying is in jeopardy. Emergency Equity Grants of up to $1,000 are also available to our students who are experiencing financial hardship and need help with the costs of accommodation, living expenses, groceries, textbooks, course equipment, and transport.

The Charles Sturt Foundation Trust awarded 400 students with scholarships thanks to donations, endowments, and bequests from our generous donors. Among the donations received in 2021 was $100,000 from Riverina Oils to support our Indigenous Agriculture Support Scholarship.

Obtaining a scholarship is often the difference between attending or not attending university. “It is fantastic that businesses and the community are working together to ensure equitable access to first-class education in our regions,” Director of Advancement, Sarah Ansell said.