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The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Jeanette Powell is reminding young people from the Shepparton electorate applications for The Nationals Scholarship For Young Leaders in 2012 closes on 24 February.

The scholarship will assist students from rural and regional Victoria through their chosen tertiary course. The total value of the Scholarship is $5,000 which may be shared amongst one or more successful applicants.

Mrs Powell said there has been great interest in the scholarship from young people in the district this year.

“This scholarship by The Nationals is aimed at ensuring country students can achieve their goals in further education,” Mrs Powell said.

“We believe it is important to keep our best and brightest young people in country Victoria and this scholarship offers rural students a great opportunity to gain financial assistance with their studies.

The selection criteria for The Nationals Scholarship include the applicant’s academic record, leadership qualities and community involvement and will be awarded to students who are intending to return to or remain in country Victoria.

Special consideration may be given to students in hardship situations for whom the scholarship will provide major assistance.

“I encourage all school leavers and young people progressing with tertiary studies in 2012 to consider applying for The Nationals Young Leaders Scholarship,” Mrs Powell said.

The application process closes on 24 February 2012.Application forms are available from Mrs Powell’s office at 5 Vaughan Street, Shepparton ph 58316944 or can be downloaded from The Nationals website: www.vic.nationals.org.au

The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Jeanette Powell is inviting young people from the Shepparton electorate to apply for The Nationals Scholarship For Young Leaders in 2012.

The scholarship will assist students from rural and regional Victoria through their chosen tertiary course.
The total value of the Scholarship is $5,000 which may be shared amongst one or more successful applicants.

Mrs Powell said The Nationals are committed to ensuring country students can achieve their goals in further education and this scholarship money will provide much needed assistance throughout their studies.

“Previous recipients have included Ashlea Noye from Shepparton,” Mrs Powell said.

“I had great pleasure in presenting Ashlea with her award on the steps of Parliament House in 2009.

“Ashlea completed her secondary education at Wanganui Park Secondary College and is currently studying Medicine and Surgery at Monash University, Clayton. On completion of her tertiary studies she plans to return to a regional centre and practise as a General Practitioner.

“It is important to keep our best and brightest young people in country Victoria and this scholarship offers rural students a great opportunity to gain financial assistance with their studies,” Mrs Powell said.

The selection criteria for The Nationals Scholarship include the applicant’s academic record, leadership qualities and community involvement and will be awarded to students who are intending to return to or remain in country Victoria. Special consideration may be given to students in hardship situations for whom the scholarship will provide major assistance.

The application process closes on 24 February 2012.

Application forms are available from my office at 5 Vaughan Street, Shepparton ph 58316944 or can be downloaded from The Nationals website: www.vic.nationals.org.au

The Nationals candidate for Murray Valley, Tim McCurdy and Jeanette Powell, The Nationals Member for Shepparton, were in Beechworth and Wangaratta this week (Wednesday 21st).
Mr McCurdy and Mrs Powell met with Indigo Shire Council in the morning then travelled to Wangaratta to meet with locals and Mr Graham Nickless at Wangaratta Unlimited.
Mrs Powell said the meeting with Indigo Shire was important as it was recently named in the ‘Whelan Report’ as one of 18 small rural councils that face significant challenges.
“The Nationals understand the challenges faced by rural councils with a small rate base and were keen to hear of Indigo Shire’s specific issues.”
Tim McCurdy said that the Indigo Shire discussions included the need for VicRoads to match the shire dollar for dollar to continue the bypass strategy for Rutherglen.
“Importantly, we discussed the need to remove the trucks from the main street.
“The next phase of the bypass is to examine the environmental and social impacts of the best routes,” Mr McCurdy said.
“Other issues of concern to the council were the inadequate funding for control of roadside weeds and the continual increase in costs for the library.
“As a former councillor of the Moira shire I understand the struggle that faces each shire to maintain an excellent level of service with minimal increase in the rates.”
In the afternoon Mr McCurdy and Mrs Powell travelled to Wangaratta to meet with Graham Nickless of Wangaratta Unlimited.
Mr McCurdy said it was explained that Wangaratta Unlimited is the Rural City of Wangaratta's economic development arm and is committed to encouraging new investment and creating the right environment for businesses to achieve growth.
“This was an excellent meeting and it was important to hear of Wangaratta Unlimited’s initiatives to promote, enhance and generate sustainable economic development within the Rural City of Wangaratta,” Mr McCurdy said.
Mrs Powell said the visit was about listening to and talking with local representatives in Murray Valley to understand their needs.
“Tim showed he has an excellent understanding of local issues.
“He is an outstanding candidate for The Nationals and will make a tremendous Member for Murray Valley,” Mrs Powell said.