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Nationals Announce Scholarship For Young Leaders 2007The Nationals spokesperson for Education, Peter Hall today announced that The Nationals Scholarship program For Young Leaders will run again in 2007. By The Nationals - 20th December 2006 - Back to News The scholarship will assist a student(s) from rural and regional Victoria through their chosen tertiary course.
The total value of the Scholarship is $15,000 over three years which may be shared amongst one or more successful applicants.
"The scholarship was a great success this year. The response from students around country Victoria was overwhelming and of a high calibre. The quality of the applications shows the strength of young people in country Victoria. Three deserving students shared in the scholarship money that will no doubt provide much needed assistance throughout their higher education," Peter Hall said.
"The Nationals Scholarship offers students a great opportunity to gain financial assistance with their studies and helps reinforce the need to attract promising young leaders to continue to reside and work in country Victoria."
The selection criteria for The Nationals Scholarship will include the applicant’s academic record, leadership qualities and community involvement. It is intended that The Nationals Scholarship be awarded to students who are intending to return to or remain in the country after their course and demonstrate a career commitment that will ultimately benefit rural/regional Victoria. Special consideration may be given to students in hardship situations for whom the scholarship will provide major assistance. The application process will open on January 1, 2007 and close on February 25, 2007. Forms can be downloaded from The Nationals website: www.vic.nationals.org.au
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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