Scholarship program

Swan Hill Rural City Council is committed to supporting our community’s young people in pursuing tertiary education and future careers. Our scholarship program is designed to reduce the financial burden of study while giving students meaningful, paid work experience in local government.

The scholarship program provides:

$2,000 per annum (paid in two instalments per year)
Up to seven weeks of paid employment during semester breaks, working in areas related to the student’s field of study
Potential ongoing employment with Council after graduation, depending on vacancies.

Who can apply

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.

How to apply

Online

Step 1.Prepare your resume

Make sure your resume is up to date and includes your education, skills and any relevant experience.

Step 2.Address the key selection criteria

Prepare a response addressing the following statements:

Community Involvement - Provide a brief outline of any community involvement (eg football, netball, youth programs, performing arts).
Career Aspiration - Share your aspirations for future employment
Life Aspiration - Share your broader life goals
Reason - What would a Swan Hill Rural City Council Scholarship mean to you?