• Seven Dubbo students will receive financial support through the Charles Sturt Foundation Trust in 2025
• The total value of scholarships awarded to Charles Sturt students in Dubbo is $20,800
• Just under $3,000,000 will be offered to Charles Sturt students university-wide in 2025 via 417 scholarships through the Charles Sturt Foundation Trust
• Overall, 1,007 scholarships totalling a combined $9,502,530.90 will be offered to Charles Sturt students this year through the Charles Sturt Foundation Trust and government funding

A total of $20,800 will be divided among seven Charles Sturt University students in Dubbo, thanks to scholarships provided through the Charles Sturt Foundation Trust.

The Charles Sturt Foundation will award just under $3 million to students across Charles Sturt’s six main campuses in 2025, through 417 scholarships administered through the Trust.

Students in the Dubbo region were presented with their scholarships at the official Charles Sturt Foundation Trust ceremony at Charles Sturt in Dubbo on Monday 26 May. The ceremony was the fourth of six scholarship ceremonies to be held across the University’s campuses this month.

Associate Director of Advancement at Charles Sturt University Ms Carly Evans said Charles Sturt was humbled by the generosity of local communities, businesses, and alumni.

“The support of these groups allows us to meet students where they are, with scholarships that reflect the diversity of experiences and aspirations across regional Australia,” Ms Evans said.

“Many of our students juggle study with part-time work, travel from remote areas, or manage family responsibilities. Scholarships can be the difference between continuing their course or stepping away from their career aspirations. These scholarships are not just financial boosts; they are lifelines.”

Ms Evans said it was Charles Sturt’s regional focus which gave it a unique advantage over other educational institutions, and the scholarship ceremonies were a great way to celebrate the students.   

“These scholarship ceremonies are not just formalities, they are powerful reminders that regional communities and passionate supporters believe in the potential of their young people and are keen to invest in their future,” she said.

“This year, we’ve seen support reach students from all walks of life - First Nations students, carers, mature-age learners, those facing financial hardship and those pursuing research that will directly benefit rural communities. The range of scholarships reflects the diversity of our student body.”

Ms Evans noted that Charles Sturt scholarships went beyond financial support.  

“Scholarships don’t just support study; they change lives,” she said. “We’ve seen recipients go on to become healthcare workers in remote towns, teachers in their local communities, and changemakers in their fields. That’s the power of regional giving - its ripple effects are real and lasting.”

The University’s scholarships are tailored to the individual needs of each Charles Sturt community.

“Our Dubbo campus may be small, but the vision here is bold,” Ms Evans said.

“The inaugural Wamanar Teacher’s Aide Pathway Scholarship is designed to support students with lived experience in schools who aspire to become teachers in communities that need them most through our innovative Teacher’s Aide Pathway program.

“It’s a grassroots investment in education equity, and in the potential of our own backyard. We’re proud to see this scholarship take its first steps this year.”

Overall, 1,007 scholarships will be offered to Charles Sturt students in 2025, totalling more than $9.5 million. This is made up of both Charles Sturt Foundation Trust scholarships and government-funded scholarships.

Scholarships are open to domestic and international students studying any course at the University.

More information on the range of scholarships offered at Charles Sturt, including opening and closing dates and evaluation criteria, can be found on the website.

If you or someone you know would like to support a Charles Sturt student, contact the Charles Sturt Advancement office.