Since 2012, the NSW SMBA has partnered with the RAS Foundation with a view to assist students in completing Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies that benefit rural and regional communities.

 

Scholarships of up to $7,000 for full time or up to $3,500 for part time study are available to students studying a wide range of courses at university, college or TAFE.

 

Click here to visit the RAS Foundation website for more details and to apply.

Applicants for a Rural Scholarship must:

• Be enrolled in or applying for study in any accredited tertiary course including Vocational Educational Training (VET) courses at an approved Australian education provider. This includes university, TAFE or college.
• Demonstrate a desire to contribute to the future of rural and regional NSW.
• Demonstrate how a scholarship would assist them in achieving their education or training goal.
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Be school leavers having completed a minimum of year 10. Students completing school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are not eligible to apply.

Applications close Sunday September 22, 2024.