The Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEFA) is a national not for profit organisation that helps rural communities establish local education foundations. These local education foundations are members of CEFA and raise funds to provide financial assistance to local youth to assist them achieve their post high school education and vocation goals. To apply for financial assistance applicants must live or attend high school in a community that has a local education foundation. To find a current listing of member communities, visit the CEFA website. Contact details of each local education foundation are listed on this website.

CEFA recipients (someone who has received financial assistance from a CEFA education foundation community) who attend the University of Canberra as a full time student will receive additional financial assistance from the University with preference given to first year students of an undergraduate degree. Financial Assistance will be managed through the Country Education Foundation.

Testimonials

Country Education Foundations:

• Monaro Foundation

"I received a scholarship from the Monaro Education Foundation...This helped cover educational costs associated with studying and also living away from home. I am grateful that the partnership formed by The Country Education Foundation and the University of Canberra recognises the challenges faced by rural students..." - Jessica Perkins

• West Wyalong Foundation

"Thank you very much for contributing to the scholarships funds to me by the Country Education...it is very much appreciated." - Anthony Webber

• Yass and District Foundation

"I would sincerely like to thank you for this support. This will assist me in the purchase of text books and will cover some of my traveling costs, between Yass and Canberra." - Kathryn McLennan

• Boorowa Foundation

"Your generous grant has assisted me in paying my second semesters accommodation which was quite daunting. I am thoroughly enjoying my time at the university and I am achieving great results on the way." - Jelisa Apps

The Country Education Foundation - making many young rural people's tertiary education and vocation dreams possible by providing grants through our network of local education foundations.

Applications and Information

For more information, please contact CEFA directly on 1300 652 144 or email CEFA.

Website: visit the CEFA website