Applications are now open for the 2025 round of the RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships.
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.
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.