Mayoral Academic Scholarships

Business Port Stephens is excited to announce that in 2010, our first ever round of Mayoral Academic Scholarships will be awarded to students looking to further their education.

A number of scholarships have been proudly sponsored by local businesses, and are aimed at assisting students in reaching their full potential and making the cost of education a little easier. Each scholarship is valued at $2,500 for one year. To be eligible, students must reside in the Port Stephens Local Government Area and have a letter of offer from University or TAFE for 2010.

For further information regarding eligibility and application, please download the scholarship applicable to your field of study. For general enquiries, please contact Mary O’Brien on (02) 4987 5276 or email mary.o’brien@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: Friday 12 February 2010.

Scholarship Applications

Business Port Stephens – Local Government Scholarship
To assist a Post HSC student or Undergraduate student to pursue academic excellence relating to a Local Government discipline in University

Communicate Port Stephens – University Scholarship
For a student who has completed first/second/third year University and is continuing their studies at University

Macka’s Sand Mining – Medical and Health Scholarship
Available to Post HSC students attending University or students completing their degree in this field at University.

Marquis Bathroom Products – Building and Associated Trades Scholarship
Available to students Pre or Post HSC or undergraduate students in this field attending either TAFE or University.

Raymond Terrace Bowling Club – Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship
Available to students pursuing their first year of study at TAFE or University in this field.

Sandvik - Engineering & Mining Scholarship
Available to Pre and Post HSC students attending TAFE or University; or students pursuing their second year of study at University.

Shoal Bay Resort & Spa – International Tourism and Marketing Scholarship
Available to Post HSC students attending TAFE or University or students pursuing their second year of study at TAFE or University in this field.

Tomago Aluminium – Environmental Scholarship
Available to a Post HSC student attending TAFE or University studying in an Environmental discipline.

Varley - Incentive Scholarship
This is available to students at either University or TAFE who would not be able to continue further education without financial assistance.

Volgren – TAFE Scholarship
For a student who is enrolled in TAFE in 2010.