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Winning a scholarship can be an effective way of helping to pay for your education.
Schools, universities and other educational institutions offer scholarships based on various criteria. These may be merit-based or related to the cultural or social background of students.
External institutions and benefactors also fund scholarships for various reasons, including needs-based or career specific.
Government schools
Some government schools offer scholarships or awards that are usually sponsored by an organisation to help cover the cost of specific educational activities. In most cases it is for students already attending the school. Talk to the principal to find out more.
STEM scholarship for high school students
STEM scholarship for high school students is available for students to pursue mathematics and science subjects.
Indigenous Student Success Program
Indigenous Student Success Program has scholarships for eligible Indigenous higher education students to support them to study where they've had to move from a rural or remote area.
Scholarship for women
The Catherine Helen Spence Scholarship is offered every 4 years to a woman who wants to investigate social problems or study in the field of social science in Australia and overseas.
Women don't need to be employed, studying, or attached to an organisation to apply.
Learn more about the Catherine Helen Spence Scholarship
International students
International students studying or planning to study in Australia on a student visa can apply for a scholarship offered by Australian-based organisations, institutions and government bodies.
Regional relocation scholarships
Commonwealth regional scholarships assist with secondary school boarding fees and associated costs.
TAFE students
There are a variety of scholarships and grants available for TAFE SA students.
University students
Visit the websites of South Australia's 2 universities to find out about their scholarships:
Scholarship programs offered by other universities in Australia are on the Study Assist website.
Related information
Other websites
- Youth Awards and Sponsorships - Department of Human Services
- Country opportunities for pre-service teachers - Department for Education
