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.

How to apply

Online

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