In recognition of the financial concerns facing first year university students, Charles Sturt University (CSU) has introduced equity scholarships for new students in need of additional financial help. The scholarship scheme, valued at a total of $800 000 in 2006, will be available to first year, undergraduate students studying on campus. There will also be CSU Equity Scholarships available for continuing students. The scheme is in addition to the Federal Government’s Commonwealth Learning Scholarships and financial assistance available through the CSU Foundation Scholarships. “Access to higher education is an important issue for CSU and this new scholarship scheme aims to help students get a university education,” said Deputy Director of the University’s Division of Student Services, Les Burr. Further details about the CSU Equity Scholarship scheme are available here.