Student Bursaries

Backing our students

“Financially it’s been amazing because I’ve moved twice in the last year. It’s been great to get some
stability – which is helping with my studies and taken a lot of stress off my shoulders and my parents’.” 
Jane Magao, Bursary recipient.

6 December announcement: Bursary application date change

QCWA Bursary Media Release

The deadline for all bursary applications has been EXTENDED until 28 February 2023. Please read the specific bursary information sheet for eligibility details before submitting your application

Each year the QCWA offers a range of bursaries to assist secondary and tertiary students continue their studies.  

Areas of study currently include agriculture and rural topics, midwifery, photography, music and dance.

With 2022 being the milestone centenary of the QCWA there is  a special QCWA Centenary Bursary for an Apprentice for $2,500

Applications are open from November each year.

Applications for 2023 now close 28 February 2023.

Applicants please note there is one QCWA Student Bursary Application Form

and a separate  QCWA Centenary Bursary Application Form. 

Centenary Bursary

With 2022 being the milestone centenary of the QCWA there is  a special QCWA Centenary Bursary for an Apprentice for $2,500     

Apprenticeship Bursary Information 

Applications now close 28 February 2023.

RURAL STUDIES

The Ruth Fairfax Memorial Bursary – Two of these Bursaries, worth $2500 each, are awarded annually to students under the age of 25 whose permanent home address is in Queensland, who has received an offer for tertiary study and intends to pursue a course with major rural content. 

Applications now close 28 February 2023.

MUSIC & DANCE

The Audrey J Hoskin Music Bursaries, to the value of $1000 each, are awarded annually to students who are dedicated in their pursuit of a musical career (either vocal or instrumental).  Applicants should have achieved a standard of excellence that would permit entry to an accredited school of music (eg the Conservatorium) or under the tutelage of a recognised Queensland private teacher. 

QCWA Eumundi Branch/Queensland Youth Orchestra Bursary is open to students who are pursuing musical studies and have successfully auditioned for the Queensland Youth Orchestra. Two bursaries of $600 each are offered to students who have relocated to Brisbane from rural or remote Queensland to pursue their studies.

QCWA Darling Downs Division Dance Bursary is offering one bursary annually of $1000 to a public student whose home address is in regional or rural Queensland. This student must be a public student enrolled as a dance student at tertiary level. 

The Mallalieu Home Foundation Trust Scholarships are awarded annually. Up to four scholarships of $500 each may be awarded to music students attending and studying music at the Conservatorium of Music. 

More Information

Applications now close 28 February 2023.

ACADEMIC STUDIES

Billie Maykin Memorial Bursaries, to the value of $500 each, are offered annually to secondary or tertiary students who are academically able but, because of financial circumstances, would not otherwise complete their studies. 

QCWA State Photography Bursary, to the value of $500 is offered annually to assist a tertiary student who is academically able but because of financial circumstances, would not otherwise complete a tertiary level course. 

REGIONAL LOCATIONS

QCWA Border Division is offering one bursary annually of $1,000 to a mature age student, 21 years and over, whose home address is in the area covered by Border Division. Either male or female students are welcome to apply. 

QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick Branch offers three bursaries of $2,000 each, to students commencing full time tertiary studies whose home address is in the Border Division. We are pleased to offer this also to Goondiwindi students and is open to both female and male students. 

More Information

QCWA Pioneer Division is offering an annual bursary of $1,000 to a student whose home address is within the area covered by Pioneer Division (Collinsville and Bowen to the North, Marlborough to the South and West to Nebo, as well as Mackay District). Applications are invited from students who are undertaking tertiary studies and who could be experiencing financial difficulties. The bursary is to be administered by the QCWA State Executive Board. Both male and female students are welcome to apply.    

More Information

Applications now close 28 February 2023.

MEDICAL STUDIES

QCWA Greater Brisbane Division Daphne Dowdle Midwifery Bursary offering one bursary of $1,000 to a Queensland student enrolled in a full-time midwifery course at University.

Applications now close 28 February 2023.

To explore more of what we do, simply click on the links below.

ADVOCACY

COUNTRY KITCHENS

RUTH MAGAZINE

HEALTH AWARENESS

WHAT WE DO

PUBLIC RURAL
CRISIS FUND

DVCONNECT

INTERNATIONAL
ACTIVITIES