By Dominique Tassell
QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick Branch is reaching out to 2021 Grade Twelve’s to encourage them to apply for a Bursary worth $1500.00.
In past years, graduating Grade 12 students from Stanthorpe High and St. Joseph’s College have been awarded QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick Branch Bursaries, said the Bursary Organiser, Penny Campbell -Wilson.
“We encourage 2021 Grade 12’s, who reside in the Stanthorpe area to contact me for a Bursary application form. We award three Bursaries of $1500.00 each to students who may be experiencing some financial difficulties as they commence their first year of a tertiary course this year,” she said.
“The Stanthorpe area has a proud history of past students who have been successful in obtaining one of our Bursaries.”
The three bursaries amount to $1500.00 each for boys and girls who may be experiencing some financial difficulties as they commence their tertiary studies in 2022.
There is also a $1000 grant for mature age students available.
The QCWA says the grant can help with books or bond for students moving out of the region.
The funds for the bursaries are raised primarily through ventures such as the QCWA kitchen.
The judging panel for the bursaries has the division president and secretary on it, as well as a teacher or former teacher.
Hard copies of the application can be picked up at the office on Grafton Street, but can also be accessed online and filled out online too if applicants wish to do so.
Criteria for the bursaries include academic achievement and awards, any other community involvement or awards, financial situation, chosen course of study, character references and a personal written piece.
Applicants need three character references provided and signed by the referees.
The personal written piece is an explanation of why the applicant would benefit from the bursary and what their future plans and aspirations include.
The QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick Division team emphasised that financial support explanations are kept strictly confidential.
Applications close on Friday 4 February and can be posted, dropped into the branch tearooms or emailed.
Late applications will not be considered.
Interested students can contact Penny on 0408 767 558 or email her at ipcw7@bigpond.com
