Parramatta City Council has announced 16 new tertiary education scholarships through the Lord Mayor Scholarship Program to support local students.

 

Applications for the scholarships, worth a total of $12,000, open on Monday 2 February. Eight $1,000 scholarships for first year students and eight $500 scholarships for second or third year students are being offered to those enrolled in an Australian accredited TAFE or university course in 2015 to help with study costs. 

 

Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr Scott Lloyd, said the program, now in its second year, encourages motivated individuals to pursue tertiary education and continue professional development. 

 

“Council is committed to supporting the next generation of business and community leaders, and we recognise there are costs associated with attending TAFE or university,” Cr Lloyd said. 

 

“Along with program fees, students may have to buy books, a computer and other study materials and these costs can add up.

 

“The Lord Mayor Scholarship Program is a way to give students a chance to fulfil their tertiary aspirations and we hope they will bring their new skills back to the community.

 

“We’re looking for a broad range of applicants, from high achievers or school leavers to those students who are involved in the community or who may be pursuing higher education as a mature-age student. 

 

“I encourage all eligible students to get online and submit an application.” 

 

Students enrolled full-time in their first, second or third year of an accredited TAFE or university course, and who are permanent Australian residents and live in the Parramatta LGA, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be aged 15 years or over and mature aged students are encouraged to apply.   

 

Applications open on Monday 2 February and close at 12pm on Friday 27 February. 

 

Information about the Lord Mayor Scholarship Program including eligibility and the application process are available at www.parracity.nsw.gov.au