2026 Community Bank Babinda & District High School Scholarship Program (CEF)(S)

The 2026 Community Bank Babinda High School Scholarship Program aims to assist with educational requirements of students residing within Babinda & surrounding districts, and are completing year 11 in 2026, with the intention to complete year 12 in 2027. (This includes school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.)

The aim is to encourage a local student to further their education in a chosen field, as well as their active involvement in the Babinda Community.

To view or download a copy of the application form please click here - Community Bank Babinda High School Scholarship

The Scholarship program supports the following authorised school or personal development activities and expenses such as:

• Textbooks
• Technology resources
• School camps / excursions
• School initiated activities
• Approved external personal development activities

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be Enrolled as a Year 11 student in 2026, who is continuing to Year 12 in 2027.
• Be an Australian Citizen. 

Selection Criteria:

• Academic diligence – demonstrated active participation in their studies
• Community engagement – demonstrated involvement in community activities including school-based events.

Applicants will be assessed based on the application form, AND they must provide supporting documentation as evidence of their claims in relation to the Selection Criteria (e.g. photographic evidence of community engagement and academic report card). 

Additional requirements for duration of the scholarship:

• Maintain consistent attendance AND satisfactory academic progress
• Attend the Community Bank Babinda AGM and outline the impact the scholarship has had on their studies
• Be involved in the Babinda community, and school-based activities

The scholarship award value is up to $1,000 per year for 2 years for each successful recipient. Subject to the criteria set out above and satisfactory academic performance. 

Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee and will be based on how an applicant addresses the qualification criteria.

For further information please contact the Community Bank Babinda

The Scholarship Selection Committee reserves the right, at its discretion, not to award this scholarship in any given year.

Community Bank Branch Scholarships are funded from management accounts of the Community Enterprise Charitable Fund ABN 12 102 649 968 (the Fund), The Bendigo Centre, Bendigo VIC 3550. Sandhurst Trustees Limited ABN 16 004 030 737 AFSL 237906, a subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178, AFSL 237879, is the trustee of the Fund. 

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