Charles Sturt University Scholarship

Foundation Scholarship
The Anthony Costa Foundation, GO.FARM, and Australian Farming Services have partnered to offer 10 scholarships each year to help grow the Australian agriculture workforce. These scholarships focus on supporting commencing first-year students from low socio-economic backgrounds, First Nations students, and those from regional and remote areas. By providing financial assistance, the program helps recipients complete a university agriculture degree and step into a dynamic, fast-evolving industry. With strong career pathways, solid job security, and long-term, well-paid employment opportunities, these scholarships empower students to build an agriculture career that makes a real difference.

AGcessibility Scholarship

• Applications will open on
  1 Sep 2026

• Available to:
  Commencing Students only

• Value: $15000

• Duration: Instalments over 3 years

Foundation Scholarship
The Anthony Costa Foundation, GO.FARM, and Australian Farming Services have partnered to offer 10 scholarships each year to help grow the Australian agriculture workforce. These scholarships focus on supporting commencing first-year students from low socio-economic backgrounds, First Nations students, and those from regional and remote areas. By providing financial assistance, the program helps recipients complete a university agriculture degree and step into a dynamic, fast-evolving industry. With strong career pathways, solid job security, and long-term, well-paid employment opportunities, these scholarships empower students to build an agriculture career that makes a real difference.

Eligibility

AVAILABLE TO:
Commencing Students

STUDY MODE: Online; On Campus; Mixed Mode (Online & On Campus)

CAMPUS: Wagga Wagga

Note: This scholarship runs in rounds with Round 1 Applications closing on the 31st October 2026 (for the 2027 intake).

MUST BE STUDYING IN:

1st Year

Bachelor of  Agriculture

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

Bachelor of Viticulture

Bachelor of Wine Science

CONDITIONS:

Students must be either:

- from a low socio-economic background (financial hardship section of the application to be completed)

- from regional and rurally isolated areas in NSW, VIC  and QLD, or

- a First Nations applicants - Must identify as First Nations in your application.

In the additional scholarship question section please answer the following question:
“What motivates you to pursue a career in Agriculture, and how could this scholarship help you overcome barriers and build a meaningful future in the industry?”

NOTE:

An opportunity to participate in course based work placement with goFARM*

Scholarship is valued at $15,000 paid in 1x $5,000 instalment per annum over 3 years for students undertaking full time study.  Students studying part time will receive a 50% pro rata of the full scholarship

Ongoing instalment payments are subject to recipient maintaining a satisfactory academic performance and continued enrolment in course listed above.

*Subject to availability