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.
About the program
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
Applications are currently closed.
Scholarship positions are advertised through local media in January/February of each year following VTAC Round 1 Offers along with further offers during the second semester if positions haven’t been filled.
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