This year’s Jack Scoble Education Scholarships was awarded to Josie Thompson. At the announcement was (L – R) Mayor Ken Keith OAM, Manager Cultural, Education & Library Services Kerryn Jones, Cr Bill Jayet, Deputy Mayor Cr Barbara Newton, Trish Morgan, Monique Morgan, Alan and Cheryl Thompson (accepted the scholarship on behalf of Josie Thompson) and Cr Neil Westcott.
Parkes Shire students undertaking their first year of full-time university studies in 2022 are encouraged to apply for a Jack Scoble Scholarship.
The scholarship offers students assistance to purchase a laptop and textbooks, or relocation and accommodation costs.
“Receiving a financial boost can help make university education more accessible for regional young people to help ease the financial pressures of tertiary studies,” said Council’s Manager Cultural Education & Library Services Kerryn Jones. “I also strongly encourage students who will be registering with the Parkes Country Universities Centre to consider this scholarship as they are also eligible to apply. “
The late Jack Scoble MBE, OAM was Mayor of Parkes from 1966 to 1979. He died in 2003, providing a profound legacy of community involvement, civic pride, leadership and high personal values.
The Jack Scoble Education Scholarships have provided financial assistance to students to the value of $100,000 between 2006 and 2021.
Josie Thompson was awarded the scholarship this year. She is studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle.
“My first year of university was met with many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scholarship helped significantly financially, as I was able to purchase textbooks and a printer for my first year at university. Having my own resources was extremely beneficial as I had limited access to physical resources due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place.
Scholarship guidelines and the application form are available on Council’s website www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/living-here/your-community/education/scholarships/
Applications close on 21st January 2022 at 10am. For more information, contact Kerryn Jones on 6861 2338.