The online resource provides access to hundreds of scholarships and grants for rural and regional school leavers.

Country Education Foundation CEO Sarah Taylor said the scholarships could assist students relocating to capital cities and regional centres to further their studies.

“The real tragedy is that a lot of these scholarships go begging each year, because students don't know about them, or they don’t have the confidence to apply,” she said.

“Too many rural kids miss out on the opportunity to attend university or TAFE just because of the financial barriers.”

To access the free guide visit www.cef.org.au/scholarships