March 27, 2019
The National Council of Women of Queensland has announced the details of its annual bursaries which are now open for applications.
There are 33 bursaries being offered in a number of categories, ranging from support for women studying science to professional development.
They are available for students in high school, TAFE, and undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Two are of special interest to South Burnett residents.
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The first is a $1000 bursary offered by South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell to female residents of the South Burnett Regional Council area.
It is for a female resident of the South Burnett Regional Council area who has made a demonstrated contribution to the local community.
They must be enrolled in a full-time, part-time or distance education course – either at university or TAFE – to further develop their skills as a primary producer, or for the benefit of those residents of the local region.
They must also be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.
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The second $1000 bursary is offered by Member for Maranoa David Littleproud to female residents of the Maranoa electorate.
This includes residents in Kingaroy, Kumbia, Memerambi, Nanango, Maidenwell, Yarraman, Blackbutt and Cooyar.
It is for a female first year, full-time student in a tertiary course – such as at university, TAFE, or the Conservatorium of Music – who has demonstrated involvement in their home community and in their present study.
They must be a constituent of Maranoa electorate, although they may have relocated for their studies.
They must also be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.
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- Nominations for all bursaries close on May 20. For more information, visit http://ncwq.org.au/bursaries
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Mr Littleproud said he was thrilled to be involved with the program.
“I know how important it is to ensure our next generation of young women thrive and are able to access financial support while studying,” he said.
He said many students were forced to move from their local community in order to pursue further study after finishing school.
“It’s my aim to see these students return home, to their bush community, so they can apply their trade to grow our region and that’s why I’m doing all I can to support our youth,” he said.
“Leaving home for the first time can be daunting and I know many rural young people – and their families – also face financial hardship when trying to pursue further study.”
