There is only one day left for young women in the Maranoa electorate looking for assistance with tertiary study to apply for a $1000 bursary offered by Maranoa MP David Littleproud in partnership with the National Council of Women of Queensland.
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Mr Littleproud said he was thrilled to be involved with the initiative.
“I know how important it is to ensure our next generation of young women will thrive and are able to access financial support while studying.”
Mr Littleproud, who represents more than 42 per cent of Queensland and some of the most remote communities in the state, 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 young people 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.
“That’s why I think this a great initiative, managed by the NCWQ, to help with some of these financial costs and I encourage young women – who are living or have lived in Maranoa – to please apply.”
Nominations close on Monday, June 5.
Information on this and other bursaries available from the National Council of Women are available on the council’s website.
Criteria:
- A female first year, full-time student in training or studying a tertiary course (for example: university, TAFE, the Conservatorium of Music)
- Currently live or are originally from the Maranoa electorate as you may have relocated for your studies.
- Community involvement – either through your school, sport or volunteering, for example.
