Changing lives, creating impact
This transformative scholarship program aims to nurture the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious leaders.
Students from Canberra and regional NSW who may face barriers to higher education will benefit from wrap-around support, a holistic leadership development program, and a diverse cohort for their academic journey.
The program will empower students to emerge as visionary leaders, changemakers and innovators, creating impact and influencing meaningful change.
Snow Foundation is a philanthropic organisation that creates opportunities for a more caring and inclusive community.
Accessible and inclusive
Financial support of up to $30,000 a year per student
Supporting up to 16 students every year
From Canberra and regional/rural NSW
Substantial benefits
Wrap-around support, holistic leadership development program and diverse cohort
Accessible and inclusive
Financial support of up to $30,000 a year per student
Supporting up to 16 students every year
From Canberra and regional/rural NSW
Substantial benefits
Wrap-around support, holistic leadership development program and diverse cohort
Snow Scholarships will be awarded to up to 16 students each year who will receive financial and holistic wrap-around support for the duration of their full-time degree.
Snow scholars will benefit from an inclusive cohort that reflects a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, ages, genders, and academic results, allowing them to thrive in a supportive and stimulating environment where they can learn from each other.
We are seeking students with passion, motivation, leadership potential and a commitment to social purpose, who aspire to the student attributes. All students are expected to achieve the required ATAR for their degree. Some students will be high academic achievers, and others may enter through the Univerity of Canberra's alternate pathway programs.
To assist students from regional/rural areas, low socio-economic backgrounds, those living with disabilities or medical conditions, and those with sole parent or caregiving responsibilities.
To assist Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students.
On-campus accommodation provided
Plus financial support for living and travelling home
Leadership development
Holistic leadership development, global citizenship education, First Nations experience and education
Academic and personal support
Tutoring, academic, and placement support, plus access to free medical, wellbeing and financial services
Dedicated scholar space
Snow Scholar House to connect and learn together
Snow Foundation
was founded in Canberra by Terry Snow AM and his brother, George. The Foundation has deep roots in Canberra and strong ties to the NSW South Coast. They are committed to ‘give where we live’ and have a long history of supporting community members and organisations who face barriers.
Snow Foundation are passionate about enabling education and are dedicated to empowering motivated individuals, helping them achieve their dreams and passions. These same principles defined Terry Snow and his lifetime of commitment to excel, to lead, and to be kind to the community, to be reflected in the Snow Scholarship Program and its Snow Scholars.
Snow Foundation and University of Canberra partnership
The partnership aligns with both organisations’ shared mission of fostering equity and opportunity. University of Canberra’s student-centred approach and dedication to inclusivity make it an ideal partner in creating a scholarship program that empowers students to succeed academically and personally.
Snow Foundation
was founded in Canberra by Terry Snow AM and his brother, George. The Foundation has deep roots in Canberra and strong ties to the NSW South Coast. They are committed to ‘give where we live’ and have a long history of supporting community members and organisations who face barriers.
Snow Foundation are passionate about enabling education and are dedicated to empowering motivated individuals, helping them achieve their dreams and passions. These same principles defined Terry Snow and his lifetime of commitment to excel, to lead, and to be kind to the community, to be reflected in the Snow Scholarship Program and its Snow Scholars.
Snow Foundation and University of Canberra partnership
The partnership aligns with both organisations’ shared mission of fostering equity and opportunity. University of Canberra’s student-centred approach and dedication to inclusivity make it an ideal partner in creating a scholarship program that empowers students to succeed academically and personally.
Snow Foundation
was founded in Canberra by Terry Snow AM and his brother, George. The Foundation has deep roots in Canberra and strong ties to the NSW South Coast. They are committed to ‘give where we live’ and have a long history of supporting community members and organisations who face barriers.
Snow Foundation are passionate about enabling education and are dedicated to empowering motivated individuals, helping them achieve their dreams and passions. These same principles defined Terry Snow and his lifetime of commitment to excel, to lead, and to be kind to the community, to be reflected in the Snow Scholarship Program and its Snow Scholars.
Snow Foundation and University of Canberra partnership
The partnership aligns with both organisations’ shared mission of fostering equity and opportunity. University of Canberra’s student-centred approach and dedication to inclusivity make it an ideal partner in creating a scholarship program that empowers students to succeed academically and personally.
Snow Foundation
was founded in Canberra by Terry Snow AM and his brother, George. The Foundation has deep roots in Canberra and strong ties to the NSW South Coast. They are committed to ‘give where we live’ and have a long history of supporting community members and organisations who face barriers.
Snow Foundation are passionate about enabling education and are dedicated to empowering motivated individuals, helping them achieve their dreams and passions. These same principles defined Terry Snow and his lifetime of commitment to excel, to lead, and to be kind to the community, to be reflected in the Snow Scholarship Program and its Snow Scholars.
Snow Foundation and University of Canberra partnership
The partnership aligns with both organisations’ shared mission of fostering equity and opportunity. University of Canberra’s student-centred approach and dedication to inclusivity make it an ideal partner in creating a scholarship program that empowers students to succeed academically and personally.
As a Snow scholar, you will be part of a vibrant, close-knit community. At the heart of this community is the inclusive and diverse cohort, one that will grow each year.
The Snow Centre is the dedicated on-campus space where scholars can come together, to connect, have conversations, and collaborate. It will serve as a hub for both academic support and personal growth, fostering a sense of belonging where scholars from Canberra and regional/rural NSW can learn from one another.
For more information about Snow Scholarships, contact our Scholarships team.
University of Canberra
11 Kirinari Street
Bruce ACT 2617
