Fifty-six students from around Hume will receive a $1000 scholarship from council, to help transition from primary to secondary school.
At a council meeting on October 9, councillors voted to approve awarding $56,000 to the nominated secondary schools, which will assist students with the cost of uniforms, textbooks, technology, school fees and excursions.
Deputy mayor Karen Sherry said the scholarship program gives a leg up to some students and families.
“One of the important functions of council is supporting the people in our community in their quest for further education, but also in access in equity,” she said.
“Some of these small grants that we make may not seem like a lot to us, but to many families they are very important.
“It gives… some reward and recognition for their further educational endeavours. They actually mean a lot in terms of being able to support families and provide them with some additional comfort and wellbeing.”
Every primary school in Hume was notified of the scholarship program in August and were invited to nominate a year 6 student.
The program acknowledges and rewards achievement, positive citizenship qualities and promotes pride in all Hume primary and secondary schools.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Craigieburn Global Learning Centre on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Zoe Moffatt
