FNC Scholarship

This scholarship will support a recent high school leaver studying at Lismore campus who is a resident in the local government areas of Byron, Ballina or Lismore.

Quick facts

Value

$15,000. Paid as $5,000 per year for 3 years.

See Information for recipients for details about general conditions and payments.

Number available

One

Course of study

Any Bachelor degree studying on-campus at Lismore.

Lismore Campus Students

Scholarship details

See applying for a scholarship for more information. Applications close 15 February 2026.

How to apply

Applicants applying for the FNC Scholarship must:

  1. Be an Australian citizens, permanent residents or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa.
  2. Be residents of the Byron, Ballina or Lismore local government areas.
  3. Have completed Year 12 studies year prior to application.
  4. Have qualified for admission in a full-time Bachelor degree at Lismore campus.
  5. Plan to be enrolled full-time at Lismore campus — a minimum of 72 credit points per academic year (note this scholarship is for three years which may be a lesser duration than that needed to complete degree studies).

Applications will be evaluated on:

  1. Academic achievement
  2. Preference may be given, but not limited to applicants demonstrating disadvantage.
  3. Answers provided to the scholarship application questions.

As a multi-campus university, the regions we call home have unique characteristics as study locations.

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Need more information? Please contact the Scholarship Office

Phone and email In person
Scholarships Campus locations
T: 1800 SC HELP (1800 72 4357)
E: scholarships@scu.edu.au		 Lismore
Gold Coast
Coffs Harbour