STEM scholarships open for regional students

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has encouraged students in the Geelong region to apply for a Governmentfunded scholarship to study a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) course.

Ms Henderson said the Morrison Government is increasing the number of scholarships available through the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program and applications were now open.

“Scholarships of up to $18,000 are available to help students with the costs of studying STEM at university or a Vocational Education and Training (VET) institution.

“One of these scholarships could help a promising student realise their potential and get a STEM education that will open a world of future possibilities.

“New guidelines will also make it easier for drought-affected students to apply, including families receiving the Farm Household Allowance.

“I encourage every student in Corangamite who wants to study STEM to apply for the program.”

The Morrison Government has committed $58.1 million for more than 3,150 scholarships for regional and remote students.

The first round of the scholarship program has already helped 504 regional and remote students to start study in 2018.

Applications close on February 1 and offers will be made on February 11.

For further information and to apply, head to qtac.edu.au/scholarships.