Deadline: 17 January 2025
The Parkes Shire Council is requesting applications for its Jack Scoble Scholarship Fund.
The Jack Scoble Scholarship Fund is an initiative designed to assist local youth in achieving their university goals and access to higher education. The scholarship provides students funding to put towards their tertiary studies, such as the purchase of a laptop and textbooks, relocation and accommodation costs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Recipients are selected based on the following criteria:
- Applicants must be residents of Parkes Shire who have completed the Higher School Certificate at either a school within the Shire; or a school outside of the Shire as non-boarding students
- Applicants must be 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
- A course of study that will offer a benefit to the rural community is being undertaken.
- To acknowledge Jack Scoble’s legacy financial hardship is considered.
For more information, visit Parkes Shire Council.
