Local high school students wondering which career-path to follow and which scholarship may be best to help them on that path, will benefit from a new online resource.
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The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF) has launched the CEF 2021 Scholarships Guide, highlighting thousands of dollars' worth of scholarships now available for young, rural and regional students.
Nearly 1500 scholarships, grants and bursaries are available on the digital resource, which aims to assist country Australians further their education.
The online scholarship search platform includes an interactive personality quiz to assist with career choices. It offers student voices answering 'why apply?', as well as tips and tricks for applying successfully.
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CEF Gunnedah's Vicki Isbester said the resource opened up possibilities for local youth "they might not have been aware of or careers they might not have come into contact with because we're in the country".
She encouraged all students to think about applying for a scholarship, and that the CEF was aware that students needed "all the help they can get with the difficulties of 2020".
The COVID-19 pandemic, drought and bushfires have taken a significant toll on Year 11 and 12 students which is why the theme to this year's guide is '#challengeaccepted'.
The guide will broaden student aspirations and assist them in navigating a way forward through education.
CEF chief executive officer Juliet Petersen said the "user-friendly scholarships guide encourages a sense of aspiration in young people from rural and regional Australia".
"It is a demanding time for students right now. In this guide, we remind them that there is financial support, there are opportunities and there are places at universities and colleges across Australia, waiting for their applications," she said.
"We're thrilled to have Griffith University on board as the major sponsor of this year's Scholarships Guide. CEF has enjoyed a long standing partnership with the institution and our students attending Griffith University are always great representatives of rural and regional Australia."
The 2021 scholarships guide is available to search now at www.cef.org.au/scholarships-guide
Jessica Worboys
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
