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These university accommodation scholarships could help you in 2026

It costs over $20,000 to stay in university accommodation. See sample fees and charges HERE.

These scholarships will make uni accommodation more affordable.

Regional

The cost of travel and living in the city stop students from the country going to university. The Commonwealth government supports students who need to relocate to undertake further study. Find more information HERE

Country Education Foundation (CEF) helps rural and regional youth access education, training and jobs through grants, scholarships, support services and resources.

You can find it’s Scholarship Guide HERE.

Curtin

 

The purpose of this scholarship is to support regional students from low socioeconomic backgrounds who are experiencing financial hardship and have contributed to their local community. 

  • Check the Curtin Alumni Regional Scholarship HERE. 

Curtin Home Away From Home Scholarship is for first-year Health Sciences students from a rural background, providing $15,000 annually towards on-campus accommodation, along with pastoral care and support services These scholarships may be accessed through the Curtin Alumni & Friends program or by checking specific scholarship details on the Curtin University website.

 

For students who need to relocate from a regional or remote area to commence an undergraduate degree at Curtin University, who are from a low socioeconomic background and are experiencing financial hardship. Find more at  Harry Perkins Memorial Scholarship.

 

UWA

The Convocation of UWA Graduates and The University of Western Australia (‘the University’) are providing a scholarship to assist an eligible regional or remote student with the cost of accommodation at University Hall or other college affiliated with the University.

Find more at Convocation Accommodation Scholarship.

 

The UWA Harry Leaver Scholarship assists eligible regional or remote students, preferably from Moora or the Mid West region, with the cost of accommodation while they commence and pursue a Bachelor of Science at UWA.

The UWA Harry Leaver Scholarship provides $15,000 per annum to support accommodation fees at University Hall, and is administered and awarded by the University of Western Australia.

 

Check out these scholarships.

ECU

ECU provide scholarships which have been established specifically to assist students who normally live in a rural, regional or remote area of Western Australia, or in some cases Australia wide, who are having to relocate in order to study at University.

These include the following scholarships for undergraduate students:

You can visit ECU Scholarships to find information on opening and closing dates, or to search for other available scholarships.

Murdoch

High achieving regional students are encouraged to apply for a scholarship that will help them with their living costs when they move to the city to study at Murdoch University.

The George Alexander Foundation (GAF) is offering six scholarships to the value of $24,000 which successful applicants can use towards the cost of their living and accommodation expenses while in Perth.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame has limited accommodation support for any students wanting to study nursing in Broome.

Find out more HERE.

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A Guide to Open Days for Year 12 Students

Choose to go to two open days

Register to go to the one:

  • Closest to where you live. 
  • That has the best course and support.

If you are not sure which ones to go to, check out these web pages:

Your registration will lead to updates of new displays, talks and events at the Open Days.

You will be able to schedule different things to go to. 

  • Book a campus tour.
  • If there are overarching welcome events, make sure you go to those. 
  • Go to course information sessions.
  • Go to subject taster sessions

Open days are big – Think Royal Show

Take your time. Spend 3-4 hours to get the feel of the campus.

Find Current Students at the Stands

There will be current students at most stands. Ask them what course they are doing and what they love and hate about it.

    • Ask why they are doing the course and if they are going to achieve the outcome they hoped for.

    • Find what extracurricular activities there are. Are there any clubs or teams that you can join now?

    • What can the union offer to students?

    • Find out what they have done about fees, financial support and scholarships.

 Pick Me! Faculty Stands

Every faculty wants you to enrol in one of their courses.

Some questions you could ask:

University lecturers are the experts at the faculty stands who you need to approach with questions like:

  • Why do you love working in this field?

  • What are the career opportunities in this field?

  • What are the entry requirements and pathways available?

  • How long will it take to get the degree as a full time student?

  • What subjects can you choose from?

  • What support is available to students.

  • If you qualify within any support group ask about financial and other support that the university provides.

Accommodation

If you plan to stay in university accommodation:

  • Tour at least one of the accommodation colleges
  • Ask where you can find accommodation scholarships and financial support.
  • Watch In Focus Careers News for information about scholarships.

Book an appointment with a career counselor

Even if you are one of the few who knows exactly what course you want to take, book a free appointment with a career counsellor at the university. They may know of:

  • different subjects that you might love
  • support services that you can tap into
  • sports and clubs you can join now
  • financial systems that are available. 

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