Each year, CEHL provides ten Study Grants, each worth $2,000, to co-operative members and their household members.
CEHL is dedicated to the international co-operative principle of empowering members through education and training to support their co-op’s development. To fulfill this commitment, CEHL annually provides $20,000 in study grants to co-op members and their households.
Grants support various education levels: certificates, diplomas, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional development. Since 2010, over 100 co-op members and their families have benefited from CEHL Study Grants.
There are ten $2,000 grants available, eight general grants and two specialist grants.
Eight general grants
These grants are available for any areas of tertiary study.
Helen Tyndall Award
The Helen Tyndall Memorial Award honours Helen Tyndall, a highly respected CEHL Administration Team Coordinator. It supports studies in Business Administration, Information Technology, or Commerce at any stage of study.
Co-op Development Award
Encourages learning in leadership, governance, digital skills, and small business management to enhance
co-op practices and engagement
Criteria
To qualify for a CEHL Study Grant you will:
- live in a CEHL co-op property
- be enrolled or actively seeking enrolment in further education
- be a permanent resident of Australia
- be at least 16 years old.
Previous recipients
Bianca - Cut Paw Paw CERC
“My studying journey is going great! The study grant helped me buy a printer, pay my student amenity fees, and also helped me purchase a laptop which I really needed. I have now successfully completed my Diploma in Community Services and have now transitioned over to higher education studies at Victoria University studying a Bachelor in Education.”
Colleen - CERC
“In 2023 l was lucky enough to receive a study grant while studying the introduction of Functional Nutrition. l enjoyed the course so much l used the money of the study grant towards continuing my studies and enrolling in Diploma of Functional Nutrition to further my knowledge. The course has been a bucket list item for me to do. The Nutrition Academy is a private Academy run by one of the best Nutritionists in Australia. The fees are quite expensive and I wouldn’t have been able to upgrade to a more intensive course level without the help of the study grant.”
2025 Study Grant applications are now open.
Complete and submit this form by Monday 14 June 2025
Next Steps:
- 25 Nov 2024 – Applications open at the CEHL AGM.
- 20 Jan 2025 – Applications close.
- 30 Jan 2025 – Panel convenes and assesses applicants.
- 7 Feb 2025- Nominees informed of the outcome.
We wish you the best of luck in the application process!
What is co-op housing?
A housing co-operative is a community of people who work together to meet their housing needs.
