Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm: Almost $20 million in scholarships for Destination Australia Round Four to support…

The Australian Government will provide almost $20 million in scholarships over the next four years to encourage more students to take up tertiary education in regional centres.

Up to 480 domestic and international students studying across 83 regional campuses will receive scholarships through round four of the Destination Australia program to live and study in regional Australia.

Assistant Minister for Education Anthony Chisholm said scholarships of up to $15,000 per student, per year would help attract students to the regions, and help meet skills needs by prioritising students studying courses aligned with the Australian Government’s National Skills Priority List.

“Destination Australia will help our regions benefit from the important contributions students make to our classrooms and communities,” Senator Chisholm said.

“Our regions have a great lifestyle and world-class education to offer those students.

“The program will provide more opportunities for domestic and international students to enrol in areas of identified skills shortage, meaning more teachers, nurses and engineers where we need them most.

“The Albanese Government believes that all Australians, no matter where they come from, deserve access to high-quality education opportunities, and Destination Australia will boost the participation of groups currently underrepresented in tertiary education.

“I also want international students to consider the many benefits associated with studying in a regional centre or campus, be they cultural, social, or economic.”

Destination Australia scholarships are available to students undertaking studies with 27 tertiary education providers in regional areas, ranging from a Certificate IV through to a PhD for up to four years.

More information and a list of scholarship providers is available at https://www.education.gov.au/destination-australia