Eligibility

To be eligible you must be from the Far South Coast region of NSW — including Batemans Bay, Moruya, Narooma, Bermagui, Bega, Eden, and surrounding areas — and enrolled in or planning to commence an approved tertiary education program.

Applications are welcome from school leavers and there is no minimum academic score. We look for students who demonstrate drive, character, and a genuine connection to their community.

The process

Four steps
01

Check your eligibility

Make sure you're from the Far South Coast and planning to undertake tertiary education. If you're unsure, reach out — we're happy to help.

02

Prepare your documents

Gather your supporting documents — academic transcripts, a resume, letters of reference, or anything else that reflects your background and goals.

03

Submit the form below

Complete the application, attach your documents, and double-check everything before submitting.

04

Selection and ongoing support

One student is selected each year and receives financial support — tuition, accommodation, and living costs — plus mentorship for the duration of their studies.

Application form

Fill out the form below and attach your supporting documents. We review applications annually — there's no points score or academic threshold. We want to understand who you are.

Applications open
Annually — contact us for the current round's closing date.
What we look for
Drive, character, and a genuine connection to the Far South Coast community.
Questions?
Email info@lighthousescholarship.org.au and we'll get back to you.
Personal details
Study details
Your application
Aim for 300–500 words. Cover what drives you, your community ties, and what you hope to achieve.
Supporting documents
Attach files

Transcripts, resume, letters of reference, or anything else you'd like us to consider. You can select multiple files.

Accepted: PDF, Word, images. Max 10 MB per file. Having trouble? Email info@lighthousescholarship.org.au.

We'll confirm receipt by email within two business days.