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.

Applications are open from November each year and close on the 28th February the following year. 

Please read the specific bursary information sheet for eligibility details before submitting your application. 

Further information and applications are available in the 'more information' tab

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. 

QCWA Far Northern Division Education Support Bursary offers two bursaries of $5000 each to students in Far North Queensland. The bursaries are open to all ages, men or women who are undertaking training, or retraining for recognised qualifications in Health, Agriculture or Apprenticeships listed on the skills shortage list. Download the poster here. 

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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. Three bursaries of $700 each are offered to students who have relocated to Brisbane from rural or remote Queensland to pursue their studies.

QCWA Darling Downs Division Further Education Bursary is offering a bursary annually of $1000 to a public education student enrolled in an Apprenticeship or attending TAFE, and looking to further their education and whose home address is from rural, regional and remote Queensland.

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. 

Applications close 28 February.