CEF’s vision is to support rural and regional youth (16-25) to access the services and resources they need to maintain their wellbeing and fulfil their personal potential, so they are able to contribute fully to the vibrant and thriving communities in which they live and the broader society.
ICMS Country Education Foundation (CEF) Scholarship
Applications Are Now Closed
ICMS has partnered with Country Education Foundation over many years with a synergistic approach, sharing similar values, to support hard working rural students achieve their education and career goals through scholarships.
Country Education Foundation (CEF) is a national not-for-profit organisation helping rural and regional youth access education, training and jobs through grants, scholarships, support services and resources.
The ICMS CEF Scholarship is awarded to the student based on the selection process implemented by the ICMS Scholarship Board.
Value
This scholarship awards a tuition waiver valued at $5,000 plus an accommodation waiver of $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be eligible for a CEF grant
- You have a demonstrated financial need;
- You are aged 16-25 years;
- You have attended school in or currently live in the region covered by your local CEF and
- You are able to demonstrate commitment to achieving your goal.
Application Criteria
- Completed Scholarship Application Form
- Last school academic transcript, including awards and/or certificates
- Headshot photograph (a school picture is acceptable)
- Stage 1: referral from your school principal, career advisor or teacher (see attached form)
- Stage 2: report
- Other documents that may supplement the application i.e. work and/or personal references
- ICMS Letter of Offer received by the Admissions department
- Scholarship Type
- Scholarship Value
- How to Apply
- Closing Date
Undergraduate – New Students – Domestic and New Zealand
Tuition waiver valued at $5,000 plus an accommodation waiver of $5,000.
- Download the application form.
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Gather and prepare the required documentation.
- Submit your application to [email protected] before the deadline – Subject line: ICMS Country Education Foundation Scholarship
5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2025
Applications are now closed.
Ann Whitelock Courtney-O’Connor
Chairperson of ICMS Scholarships
“ICMS and its pathway institutions provide the platforms to give back and we find the best opportunity is in awarding scholarships – whether for effort, ability, or adversity and financial hardship. In addition, our corporate partners provide huge value and unique opportunities to students to enhance their career opportunities”
The Country Education Foundation of Australia
Their mission is promote and enable equal access to further education and career opportunities for rural and regional youth irrespective of background, circumstances or location through community-based encouragement and financial assistance.