Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Uni Scholarship

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Uni Scholarship for rural and regional students

What else do I need to know?

Let's get started by looking at the things you need to know now.

• This Scholarship is for students living in rural and regional Australia.
• Any subject can be studied under this scholarship provided that it is at undergraduate bachelor’s degree level in an approved Australian course.
• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Only first-time, first year university students wishing to study full-time in 2025 can apply.
• You can demonstrate your passion and desire to supporting rural communities both now and into the future.
• You can demonstrate community involvement.

Fast facts

• Accommodation? Yes, it's covered. This scholarship supports accommodation costs, reducing the financial burden of paying rent.
• Study resources? Books and computers are a must for you to get through your studies, so it makes sense for these must-have items to be covered.
• How much? The scholarship award value is $6,500 per year for a maximum of 2 years/or for the duration of the successful recipient’s course (up to a maximum of 2 years, whichever is the lesser).
• How long? The scholarship covers one full year of study but, depending on your academic performance, it may be renewed for a second year.
• Deferring? Scholarship funds cannot be put on lay-by so if you're planning a gap year you'll have to wait to apply.
• Mature age? Only secondary school leavers graduated in 2024 or 2023 (taken a gap year) can apply for this scholarship.
• Started another course? This scholarship is for first time tertiary students only.
• Work part-time? The study and work life balance can be quite a juggle and we know that part-time work is essential to get by, so provided that you're studying full-time, this scholarship is for you.

Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQA+.

Need more info?

For further information or assistance please call 1300 304 541.