Scholarship program

Step 1.Check your eligibility

Scholarships are open to local students who:

• Reside within the Swan Hill Rural City municipality
• Have been accepted into (or are already enrolled in) an approved tertiary course
• Have a desire to work in rural Victoria after graduation
• Are willing to work with Council for at least 12 months after graduation, if a position is available.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations and Torres Strait Islander students and from both new and continuing students.

Scholarships have previously supported students studying in areas such as:

• Maternal and Child Health (with existing nursing qualifications)
• Environmental Health
• Statutory (Town) Planning
• Civil Engineering
• Horticulture
• Risk Management
• Environmental Management
• Economic Development
• Venue Management / Theatre Technician
• Tourism / Marketing / Event Management
• Community Planning / Recreation / Project Management
• Human Resources
• Procurement
• … and other fields relevant to Council’s future needs.

Step 2.Watch for scholarship opportunities

Scholarships are usually advertised in January/February each year following VTAC Round 1 Offers.

Opportunities are promoted in the local newspaper, on social media and on our Current Job Vacancies webpage. If places remain unfilled, additional scholarships may be offered during Second Semester.

Regularly check our Current Job Vacancies page for available opportunities