12/01/2026
Applications close 31st January 2026
The 2026 Community Bank Gin Gin University Scholarship for Bachelor Studies aims to assist academically motivated students from Gin Gin (Queensland) and surrounding districts, who have been offered a place at an Australian university to study in 2026 and are experiencing challenging circumstances.
The Scholarship program supports the following study related expenses – accommodation costs, course costs, study-related materials/equipment, textbooks, tutoring and /or education related travel (within Australia).
Key general qualification criteria:
You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Students must reside in Gin Gin and surrounding areas (postcode 4671), or have attended school at Gin Gin High School.
You can demonstrate leadership both within, and outside, your school community.
You can demonstrate the challenging circumstances (financial &/or social) hindering your ability to undertake further study.
You are a motivated student who can demonstrate community involvement.
You will attend our AGM and participate in scholarship promotion.
For study at University (undergraduate bachelor's degree level)
Qualification criteria:
You are a tertiary student in undergraduate bachelor’s degree level in 2026.
You can be in any year your degree.
You have been offered a full-time place to study for a bachelor’s degree in an approved Australian course at an Australian university, TAFE Institute or College Campus.
You can be studying on campus and/or off campus (including online).
You have completed Year 12.
You must be aged 25 years or younger as at 31 January 2026.
Students under the age of 18 years will require parental/guardian consent to accept this scholarship.
For each successful recipient, the scholarship award value is up to:
$3,000 per year, for up to 3 years
Subject to the criteria set out above and satisfactory academic performance for each year of study.
Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee and will be based on how an applicant addresses the qualification criteria.