Bega Valley Shire Council is calling on young local women to apply for one of five Young Women’s Scholarships worth $500 each, in acknowledgement of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2019.
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Council will award the five scholarships to women who are living in the Bega Valley, aged between 12 and 25 with a dream or idea they want to pursue.
Community development officer Ange McKechnie was keen to hear from young women with ideas for a community initiative or who are striving to reach a personal goal.
“Whether your interest is in learning, community, sport, business, music, arts or another arena, please get in touch with me,” she said.
“We’re aiming to help young women follow their aspirations and reward their hard work, motivation and community contribution; any young woman living in the shire can apply for these scholarships.
“In 2018, the scholarships were used towards buying resources to help tutor primary and secondary school students, performing art workshops in Eden, a photo shoot to promote body diversity, sharing innovation in Australian agriculture and training for paramedical qualifications.”
Application close on January 7 and will be awarded as part of the IWD celebrations in March 2019.
For more information visit council’s website or contact Ms McKechnie on 6499 2222.
