Students across Hume have benefited from the latest round of scholarships.
The Youth Opportunity Scholarship, available for year 10 students across the municipality who live and attend a secondary school within Hume.
Students are selected by their schools for students who demonstrate continued effort and progression toward achieving their goals throughout their time at the school.
The fund provides scholarships worth $1000 in two streams; financial support toward textbooks and/or specialist equipment to support their identified focus area; and assistance toward tutoring support to assist with improving grades and reaching educational goals.
The 28 winners were announced at the annual Youth Opportunity Scholarship ceremony, held Friday, July 25, at the Craigieburn Hume Global Learning Centre.
Mayor Jarrod Bell congratulated the students on their scholarships and achievements.
“Hume City Council’s Youth Opportunity Scholarship is about recognising those that are showing they are committed to progress in their learning, and are determined to continue on this path,” he said.
“By providing added education support through the Youth Scholarship, those showing a determination to succeed have the tools to support them on that journey.
“The students who receive a scholarship aren’t expected to have their future mapped out. We believe what matters is building a strong foundation through education, and making sure the doors of opportunity are open to young people when they’re ready.”
The scholarship started in 2023, after a notice of motion passed at the December 12, 2022 meeting that sought council to recognise the academic achievements and efforts of Hume’s secondary school students.
