Tanya Thompson, Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, is proud to announce the launch of her "Kick Start Scholarship 2023."
The scholarship aims to recognise and support not only academic or sporting excellence but also a determination to excel beyond the confines of a classroom.
It reflects Mrs Thompson's commitment to encouraging potential and ambition among high school students in the Myall Lakes electorate.
Mrs Thompson said she understands the challenges faced by families in providing quality education.
"Having come from a family that worked tirelessly to put three children through school, and now as a parent who has raised five daughters, I understand the financial strain that educational pursuits can place upon families," she said.
"This scholarship is not just about financial assistance; it's about opportunity. It's a chance for a deserving student to embark on their educational journey with an added advantage, a head start towards a brighter future."
The Tanya Thompson Kick Start Scholarship is open to students residing within the Myall Lakes electorate. Applicants must be enrolled in Years 9, 10, or 11 in 2023. The scholarship winner and runners-up will be chosen on the basis of academic or sporting excellence, determination, application responses, and letters of recommendation.
Scholarship Benefits:
The scholarship winner will receive a comprehensive package worth $5000 including:
• $500 Dymocks voucher
• $1500 Officeworks voucher
• An all-expenses-paid day trip to NSW Parliament House for an MP brunch, including return flights for the recipient and one parent or guardian valued at $1000
• A contribution to TAFE or school fees and excursions for the following year valued at $1000
• $200 Saltwater Wine voucher for school equipment
• $300 Manning Shoes voucher for school shoes
• $500 school uniform voucher
Additionally, five scholarship runners-up will each receive a $250 Officeworks voucher.
Darren Parks, Principal of Manning Valley Anglican College, said he was excited to hear about Mrs Thompson's Kick Start Scholarship.
"It is wonderful to see Tanya supporting students in our region to think big and pursue their hopes and dreams through education," he said.
Applicants are required to complete the official application form available on www.tanyathompson.com.au.
Applications open at 9 am next Monday, September 11, and close at 5:00 pm on Friday, November 17.
Successful scholarship recipients will be announced on December 8.
