ANYONE in rural Australia thinking about going to university or college next year should seriously consider applying for a grant or scholarship.
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That’s the message from Sarah Taylor, chief executive officer of the Country Education Foundation of Australia, to prospective students.
“Tens of thousands of dollars worth of grants and scholarships go wanting every year because no one applies for them,” Ms Taylor said.
She said students often didn’t know about them.
“Even when they do, lack of confidence means they don’t apply for them.”
As an example, she cited a NSW college that last year offered three scholarships worth $120,000 that didn’t get a single bite.
“There are thousands of disadvantaged kids in rural and regional Australia who miss out on a higher education because of the costs involved,” Ms Taylor said.
“If you live in the country, yearly costs on top of HECS for going to university can reach $20,000.”
Her message to every rural and regional student is to check out the hundreds of grants and scholarships offered by universities and colleges each year.
“And then apply, apply and apply.”
The CEF’s scholarship listing can be accessed at cef.org.au/students/
scholarships/