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How to help your child ensure their scholarship application sings | Part 2 of All Things Scholarships
Season 1, Ep. 8
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Welcome to the Charles Sturt Parent Podcast. The podcast for any parent, guardian or caregiver of a child considering going to university.
We know there can be a lot of information to learn when it comes to your child considering uni – we’re here to help! In this podcast series, we’ll break down all the important information plus share some tips to help you feel ‘in the know’ about uni.
Listen in the car after the school drop-off, in your headphones at work or even listen to episodes with your child.
On this episode of the podcast, we’re talking all things scholarships and grants. At Charles Sturt, we have over $10 million worth of scholarships and grants. And they’re offered by the whole Charles Sturt community – from Charles Sturt itself to local organisations, governments, not-for-profits and alumni.
This is Part 2, you can listen to Part 1 here where we speak with one of our Student Ambassadors, Sophie Norris. Sophie is a current student with Charles Sturt who’s been successful in receiving 3 scholarships across her degree. With one of those being particularly impactful for her.
In Part 2, we’re talking to a member of the Charles Sturt scholarship team – Stefania Graham.
Stefania is going to walk us through the different types of scholarships, what scholarships can be used for and shares some valuable advice on how you can help your child ensure their scholarship application sings.
So if you’re interested in learning more about scholarships and maximising your child’s chance at receiving one – this is the episode for you.
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