Bendigo Bank’s 2025 Scholarship Program is now open.

One of the largest and longest-running private scholarship programs in the country has opened for applications for the 2025 academic year and close on January 31.

For nearly two decades, Bendigo Bank’s scholarship program has empowered thousands of students across the nation by providing financial support, mentorship, and access to life changing educational opportunities.

“We are incredibly proud to support the program and continue this tradition,” Chair of Bendigo Bank, Vicki Carter said.

“Since 2006, this program has provided more than $13.3 million in funding to more than 1900 students from across Australia, helping to address the employment and skills challenges faced by young people, particularly in regional and remote areas.

“The range of scholarships on offer through the program will help students realise their full potential while supporting the next generation of leaders for our community.”

If you, or someone you know is interested in applying, 2025 scholarships on offer include:

 Bendigo Bank Uni Scholarship for rural and regional students - 12 scholarships of $6,500 per student, per year, for two years.

 Bendigo Bank TAFE Scholarship for rural and regional students - Five scholarships of $5,000 per student, per year, for two years.

 Robert Johanson Bendigo Bank Board Scholarship – One scholarship of $8,000 per year for two years.

 Bendigo Bank Indigenous Scholarship Program – Four scholarships on offer for either University or TAFE. University scholarships of $6,500 per student, per year, for two years. $5,000 TAFE scholarships per year, for two years.

 Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Scholarship – Six University scholarships of $6,000 per student, per year, for two years.

Two $3,000 TAFE scholarship awarded to for one year. Students must demonstrate a desire to contribute to the Australian agricultural sector.

 Plus, hundreds of Community Bank scholarship programs run across the country.

For more information about Bendigo Bank’s Scholarship program, including eligibility requirements, application instructions and deadlines please visit: Scholarships Bendigo Bank.