Bria Joyce Scholarship
Supporting Australian students from rural and regional areas
to overcome transport barriers and access educational opportunities.
Value
$2,000 AUD
Opens
1 Feb 2026
Deadline
30 April 2026
Winner Announced
31 May 2026
About the Scholarship
The BusCharter Student Access Scholarship was established in 2022 to help Australian students who face transport challenges in accessing their education. We understand that getting to and from campus, work placements, or educational events can be a significant barrier for many students.
As Australia’s trusted bus charter company, we believe in supporting the communities we serve. Education is a journey, and we want to help remove the barriers that make that journey harder.
$2,000 Annual scholarship value
Transport costs for education related travel
Empowering student success through community support
Who is Bria Joyce?
Bria Joyce holds a special place within the BusCharter.com.au Group. From 2014 to 2016, she was part of the TNA Bus Hire team, joining as a trainee while completing a Certificate IV in Business and progressing into a Sales Consultant role. Her warmth, integrity, and work ethic left a lasting impression on colleagues who remember her as someone who lifted those around her.
In 2016, Bria moved to Victoria to join the police force where she built a respected career marked by diligence and courage, ultimately serving with the Mildura Highway Patrol. On 8 April 2022, Bria was killed in the line of duty while performing her role as a police officer, a loss felt deeply by her family, her colleagues, and the broader community.
For Bus Charter Group, Bria embodies values the organisation strives to uphold: integrity, dedication, service, and care for others. The Bria Joyce Scholarship exists to honour her life, her sacrifice, and the standard she set, ensuring her legacy continues to guide others through the same values she lived by.
Scholarship Details
Award Value
$2,000 AUD
(one-time payment)
Frequency
Awarded annually
to one recipient
Purpose
Transport costs to access education (public transport, fuel, vehicle expenses)
Eligible Institutions
Australian universities, TAFEs, and
registered training organisations
Payment Method
Direct bank transfer to recipient within
14 days of announcement
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the BusCharter Student Access Scholarship, applicants must:
Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Be currently enrolled (or accepted to enrol) at an Australian
university, TAFE, or registered training organisation
Demonstrate genuine transport barriers to accessing their
education
Be enrolled in a minimum of part-time study load (0.5
EFTSL or equivalent)
Not be a current employee of BusCharter.com.au or their
immediate family members
Priority consideration is given to students from regional and remote areas, students with disabilities, and students from low-income backgrounds who face the greatest transport challenges.
How to Apply
Personal Details
Provide your contact information
and location
Education Info
Share your institution and course details
Written Response
Explain your transport challenges
(500 words)
Application Form
"*" indicates required fields
By submitting this application, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete.
Selection Criteria
All applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the BusCharter Scholarship Committee. The selection criteria considers:
Demonstrated transport barriers and their impact on education access
Quality and clarity of the written response
Commitment to educational goals
Geographic and demographic diversity considerations
Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for additional information or a brief phone interview. The final recipient will be selected based on overall merit and demonstrated need.
Scholarship Recipients
This is the inaugural year of the BusCharter Student Access Scholarship. The 2025 recipient will be announced in March 2025 following the application review process.
We look forward to celebrating the success of our first scholarship recipient and sharing their story to inspire future applicants.
Key Dates
1 February 2026
Applications Open
30 April 2026
Applications Close (11:59pm AEDT)
1-30 May 2026
Application Review Period
31 May 2026
Recipient Announced
By 15 June 2026
Scholarship Payment Processed
Contact
If you have questions about the scholarship or your application, please contact us: