For many, university is a life-changing opportunity. However, unexpected financial hardship can threaten that opportunity for some. Your support can help students who face unforeseen financial challenges to stay engaged in their studies and reach their full potential.
James Cook University
JCU Student Hardship Fund
GOAL
$20,000
Australia > QLD > Regional
Field of Interest
- Education/training and employment
Target Population
- Young people (6-25)
- People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability
James Cook University
James Cook University (JCU) is Australia’s only university established to focus on the unique issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics. Our mission is to create a better future for life in the Tropics and beyond through education and research that delivers impact both locally and globally.
JCU serves a uniquely diverse student body that reflects the regional, rural, and remote communities across our vast catchment. Nationally, JCU has the highest proportion of students from regional and remote areas, the second-highest proportion of Indigenous students, and one of the highest proportions of students from low socio-economic backgrounds. In 2023, 70% of our undergraduates were the first in their family to attend university, and 87% came from regional or remote locations.
JCU’s research is internationally recognised, addressing critical challenges of the Tropics and beyond. Our focus areas include:
• Advancing Health and Well-being in the Tropics
• Thriving Tropical Marine & Terrestrial Ecosystems & Environments
• Sustainable & Resilient Regional & Tropical Economies
• Enriching People, Communities & Societies of the Tropics
• Elevating & Supporting Indigenous Futures
At JCU, your support can create life-changing scholarships and drive world-leading research in the Tropics.
Project Summary
For many, university is a life-changing opportunity. However, unexpected financial hardship can threaten that opportunity for some. Your support can help students who face unforeseen financial challenges to stay engaged in their studies and reach their full potential.
Project Outcomes
The JCU Student Hardship Fund provides direct assistance to students experiencing short-term financial difficulties. By donating, you will help JCU students in need thrive by avoiding disruptions to their studies and supporting their academic success.
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $20,000
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Funding gap | $20,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ongoing expenses | $20,000 |
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