Smart start to uni career

FOR one Year 12 student from Noosa District State High, it’s going to be a fabulous start to 2017 thanks to a grant from the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank.
Well-known for its support of the annual Australian Business Week (ABW) activities, the Cooroy Bendigo Bank has once again pledged its support to one local student when their annual university scholarship program application period opens in December.
Branch manager Geoff Edwards said providing support to a local student to further their tertiary education was part of the Community Bank branch’s commitment to the school and building a stronger community.
“The high cost associated with tertiary study can have a significant impact on a young person’s ability to further their education. Because of this, some may not get the chance to achieve their academic dreams without some help. The scholarship is designed to assist regional and rural students planning to attend university for the first time in 2017,” Mr Edwards said.
“Our Cooroy Community Bank branch is proud to support local youth by furthering their education and easing some of the financial pressure on the recipient and their family.”
The scholarship will support a local student with tertiary and study related costs. The successful applicant will receive funding of $5000 for one year and depending on academic performance, the scholarship will be renewed for a second $5000 instalment to assist the second year of their study.
Noosa District State High School Year 12 co-ordinator Bridge Muir said she was delighted with the news that another NDSHS student will attend university next year, thanks to the generosity of the bank.
“This will be the fifth year this scholarship will be awarded and we’re delighted to be chosen as the school who will give a student the opportunity to take their dreams to the next level,” she said.
“Last year, the winner was Chloe Bare and she’s doing very well in her chosen field, which is great news. This year’s winner will be a very lucky and worthy recipient. We’re also very happy to further strengthen our relationship with the Cooroy Community Bank branch – it’s a wonderful initiative.”
Eligible students are invited to apply at www.bendigoadelaide.com.au/scholarships from 1 December until 27 January and will then be assessed. The lucky recipient will be announced in time to put the funds towards set up costs for university study in early February.
In the meantime, brochures are available from NDSHS reception, visiting the Cooroy Community Bank branch at 36 Maple Street or by calling 1300 304 541. The Cooroy Community Bank Scholarship is part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship Program, which now has more than 200 recipients across Australia.