Scholarships are up for grabs

DECEMBER 2017

MEANDER VALLEY students looking to further their education, have the chance to apply for a scholarship worth $5000 to assist with the cost of further studies.

The Deloraine & District Community Bank scholarship was first awarded in 2013 to Ms Juleesa Smith.

Ms Smith said the scholarship allowed her to move to Wagga Wagga to study a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree at Charles Sturt University.

“The scholarship helped me to be able to support myself through university and not have to rely on my parents which would have caused financial restraint on them,” said Ms Smith.

The scholarships are for students within the Meander Valley area, for study-related expenses including accommodation and course costs, textbooks, and tutoring.

The most recent recipient, Mr Cameron Swain, is currently working towards his Bachelor of Psychology at Griffith University on the Gold Coast.

Community Bank Branch Manager, Darren Rumble said “We are delighted to be able to provide support for local students like Juleesa and Cameron to pursue higher education.”

“We are also delighted to announce that this year we will also offer a TAFE Scholarship in its program for 2018.”

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, financial and/or social challenges and evidence of leadership and citizenship within their communities.

Scholarship applications will be available in the Community Bank Branch or online at bendigobank.com.au/scholarships from 1st December.