Parkes Shire students undertaking their first year of full-time university studies next year are encouraged to apply for a Jack Scoble Scholarship.
Supported by the Parkes Shire Council, the scholarship offers local students funding for their tertiary studies.
“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 are also eligible to apply.”
The late Jack Scoble MBE, OAM was Mayor of Parkes from 1966 to 1979.
Applicants must be: Residents of Parkes Shire who have completed the Higher School Certificate at either a school in the shire, or outside of the shire as non-boarding students; Entering their first year of full-time university studies either immediately after graduating high school, or after a gap period of no longer than 24 months; Undertaking a course of study that will offer a benefit to the rural community.
Guidelines and application forms are available at www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/living-here/your-community/education/scholarships/
Applications close on 20th January 2023 at 10am.