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.

Applicants applying for the FNC Scholarship must:

• Be an Australian citizens, permanent residents or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa.
• Be residents of the Byron, Ballina or Lismore local government areas.
• Have completed Year 12 studies in 2023.
• Have qualified for admission in a full-time Bachelor degree at Lismore campus in 2024, and
• 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:

• Academic achievement
• Preference may be given, but not limited to applicants demonstrating disadvantage.
• Answers provided to the scholarship application questions.
• Shortlisted applicants may also be required to participate in an interview (by phone or in-person) and this will be used in selecting the actual recipient.