Mayor of Lismore Scholarship

Lismore City Council has been supporting students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering the Mayor of Lismore Scholarships. There are three scholarships on offer for students studying an undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus. Preference may be given, but not limited to, students who have demonstrated achievement under conditions of disadvantage.

Quick facts

Value

$5,000 per scholarship for one year.

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

Number available

Three*.

See *Number available detail below for more.

Course of study

Any Bachelor degree studying on-campus at Lismore.

Mayor of Lismore Scholarship

Scholarship details

See applying for a scholarship for more information. Applications close 16 February 2025.

How to apply

Applicants for the Mayor of Lismore Scholarships must be:

  1. Australian citizens or permanent residents
  2. Residents of the Lismore Local Government area
  3. Commencing the first year of a Bachelor degree at Lismore campus in 2024
  4. Be studying full-time (minimum of 72 credit points in 2024).

  1. Selection will consider the standard of your response to the general scholarship application questions.
  2. The student’s experience of disadvantage may be considered.

  • 1 for a future student transitioning from High School (completed Year 12 in the year prior to commencing University study).
  • 1 for any future student from the general Lismore community.
  • 1 for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person from the Lismore community commencing study at Southern Cross University in 2024.

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