Bush Bursary
A total of five Bush Bursaries will be awarded in either Years 7, 8, 9 or 10.
Applications for 2026 now open (closing on 31 March 2025).
Please check your eligibility via the "Key standards for Bush Bursary" below before applying.
As one of Australia's leading boarding schools for over 130 years, Nudgee College has a rich history and strong connections of being the home away from home for boys from the bush.
The Bush Bursary will be offered to exceptional students who live regionally, more than 200km away from Nudgee College, and whose family is unable to consider Nudgee College for financial reasons.
Key standards for Bush Bursary
Key standards for Bush Bursary
- Entering Year 7, 8, 9 or 10 boarding student
- Student lives regionally
- Residential address is more than 200 kilometres away from Nudgee College
- Unable to consider boarding at Nudgee College due to financial reasons
- Enthusiastic about attending boarding school
- Overall academic performance and future potential evidence based on school reports
- Diligence and application in academic studies
- Achievement and involvement in other areas of excellence such as performing arts, visual arts, sport, music, debating and other relevant areas
- A demonstrated sense of community
- Leadership capacity
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be considered, please complete this form to begin the process.
Applications close on 31 March 2025
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