Kokoda Trek scholarship offered to local students

MEMBER for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has called for local high school students to make a submission for the Kokoda Trek Scholarship.

The initiative seeks to provide an opportunity for two year 11 students from the Euroa electorate to hike the Kokoda trail with a tour company during the July school holidays.

Ms Cleeland said she was proud to support an initiative that provides students with a once in a lifetime opportunity.

“Through this scholarship, two students will walk in the footsteps of our local veterans,” she said.

“They will learn of the sacrifice made by our local war heroes and the impact they had protecting the freedoms we have today.

“I encourage all eligible students to apply.”

Students must write an essay and complete a questionnaire about their interests and reasons for applying.

Ms Cleeland will make a shortlist of applicants before they are interviewed by a panel of current and ex-servicemen or women.

“The scholarships are made possible thanks to the Kilmore Racing Club and local businesses.”

Successful applicants will be fully chaperoned.

Information has been provided to schools across the region and for more contact Ms Cleeland at [email protected] or call 5762 1600.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 8 March.