Tertiary Scholarships and Bursaries

Tertiary Scholarships & Bursaries for Central Australians

This page provides information on scholarships, grants and bursaries available to Central Australians who are looking for financial assistance as they pursue study at a tertiary institution, VET or TAFE course.

Central Australian Education Foundation (CAEF) 

Launched in 2011 to provide financial assistance and support local youth, the CAEF helps students achieve their post high school education, training and vocation aspirations. They recognise that the cost of rural students pursuing their post high school goals is often much greater than those of their metropolitan counterparts and that sometimes these costs can be prohibitive. 

John Hawkins Memorial Scholarship 

The Rotary Club of Alice Springs encourages local students intending to commence tertiary study next year to apply for next year’s scholarship. Money raised from the annual Rotary Club of Alice Springs Melbourne Cup sweep, helps fund the scholarship. The scholarship is valued at $18,000 paid in 6 equal instalments. 

Bill van Dijk Post-Graduate Education Award

In recognition of hid contribution to the field of education in Central Australia, the Rotary Club of Alice Springs has established the Bill van Dijk Post-Graduate Education Award for a post graduate student. The value is a one off payment to the value of $3000.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship Program

Each year scholarships are awarded to full-time, first year undergraduates studying at an Australian University or College campus for the first time. 

Northern Territory Government

The Northern Territory Government provides higher education scholarship that help Northern Territory school graduates undertake tertiary studies that lead to employment in the NT. Up to 10 scholarships of $5000 a year are offered each year to eligible year 12 graduates to study their first undergraduate degree at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

Charles Darwin University (CDU)

CDU provides a number of scholarships that are sponsored by individuals, businesses, government, community groups and the University, to assist students with the financial burden of studying. A number of scholarships offer students the opportunity to participate in paid work experience during semester breaks and graduate positions on completion of study.

The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund

Open to descendants of Australian veterans since 1998, this $8000 scholarship is available to first-year University and TAFE students living in Australia.