NATIONALS ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG LEADERS 2008

NATIONALS ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG LEADERS 2008

The Nationals spokesperson for Education, Peter Hall today announced that The Nationals Scholarship program for Young Leaders will run again in 2008. The scholarship will assist students from rural and regional Victoria through their chosen tertiary course.

The total value of the Scholarship is $5,000 which may be shared amongst one or more successful applicants.

“The scholarship has been a great success over the past two years. The response from students around country Victoria has been overwhelming and of a high calibre. The quality of the applications shows the strength of young people in country Victoria. Six deserving students have so far 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 includes 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, 2008 and close on February 25, 2008. Forms can be downloaded from The Nationals website: www.vic.nationals.org.au