Hume’s secondary students are being given a boost thanks to a move by council to allocate more than $76,000 in scholarship awards across 59 participants in 2026.
Council announced at its 27 October meeting the 50 participants across the municipality will benefit from the 2026 Education Scholarship program through the receival of $1300 each to help alleviate school-related costs.
Council invited 61 primary schools to nominate a grade six student for the scholarship, with 59 out of 61 schools around Hume taking part.
The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the secondary school the successful student will attend in 2026.
The funding is aimed at tackling costs associated with the transition from primary to secondary school, including uniforms, books, school-approved laptops and excursions.
Hume’s annual Education Scholarship Program has been running yearly since its creation in 1999.
Cr Ally Watson highlighted the importance of assisting Hume’s young students in their transitioning from primary to secondary school.
“This scholarship highlights council’s commitment to supporting young people to make a smooth transition to secondary school with the resources that they need,” she said.
“It’s been around for a while and rewards achievements, positive citizenship and leadership qualities of primary school students transitioning to secondary education.”
Recipients of the award were notified by email and invited to attend Hume’s Award Ceremony at Town Hall Broadmeadows on Wednesday 5 November.
