How a Narrm Scholarship Program is transforming lives and communities
Together, we transform students’ lives – and the future they’ll shape
The Narrm Scholarship Program is helping students traditionally under-represented in higher education overcome barriers to participation. For students from rural backgrounds, such as Jagdeep and Kate, the scholarship provides more than financial support, it creates a sense of belonging, connection and confidence that shapes their studies and future ambitions.
Jagdeep: building financial resilience for his community
Jagdeep, now in the third year of a Bachelor of Commerce grew up in rural NSW where going to university was never guaranteed.
In Year 9, devastating hailstorms tore through his community. Homes were destroyed, businesses flooded, and some families were forced to relocate after discovering they were uninsured. Witnessing this had a lasting impact, sharpening Jagdeep’s ambition to help others build financial security and resilience in the face of unexpected life events.
“There’s no support for a lot of us outside the Narrm Scholarship,” Jagdeep says. “…to be able to have the education, to be able to actually help out [in future] and stop that sort of thing happening – or just be able to help out in general – I think is such a great thing.”
Kate: turning a distant dream into reality
Kate was among the first recipients of a Narrm Scholarship in 2024, is now in the third year of a Bachelor of Science, considering a future in health research.
She had always dreamed of becoming the first in her family to attend university, but the cost of relocating made it feel out of reach. Without support, she would need to work full‑time while studying just to stay afloat.
The scholarship changed that. Beyond the financial assistance, it connected her with a community of peers form similar backgrounds, helping her build a support network far away from her hometown.
“The scholarship really does make a big difference,” says Kate, “It takes the burden and a lot of stress off.”
A lasting impact - on students and their communities
With support for essential costs like accommodation, relocation and study expenses, the Narrm Scholarship Program enables students not just to enrol, but to thrive.
By supporting the Narrm Scholarship Program, you can help more students like Jagdeep and Kate say yes to a world class education, and the opportunities this creates for their future and the communities they will go on to enrich.
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