Student Bursary Program
We have partnered with Rotary to reduce financial barriers for students undertaking mandatory placements as part of their degree, ensuring students from the Macleay Valley can complete their studies and transition into the workforce without financial stress.
Program Details
Program Overview
The bursary provides financial support of $500–$2,000 to eligible students undertaking unpaid or low-paid placements.
The bursary is designed to support costs such as:
- Travel (fuel, flights, public transport)
- Temporary accommodation
- Meals and daily living expenses
- Placement-related costs (uniforms, checks, equipment)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a registered student with CUC Macleay Valley
- Be enrolled in a tertiary course (university or higher education provider)
- Be required to undertake a mandatory placement/practicum/internship
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Be completing placement during the current academic year of 2026
Priority may be given to:
- Students required to travel outside the Macleay Valley
- Students undertaking extended placements (e.g. 4+ weeks)
- First-in-family university students
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Students in high workforce demand areas (health, education, social work, etc.)
Bursary Tiers
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Tier
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Amount
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Criteria
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Tier 1
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$500
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Local placement (minimal travel, ≤100km radius)
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Tier 2
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$1,000
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Moderate travel (regional placement, some accommodation required)
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Tier 3
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$1,500
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Significant travel (out-of-region placement, extended duration)
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Tier 4
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$2,000
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High-cost placement (interstate/remote, long duration, high financial impact)
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How to apply
Apply using our application form via this link
If you have questions, please reach out to our staff via email to degrees@cucmacleayvalley.edu.au or call 0477 266 106.