education support program

Education Support Awards for fifteen local Students

The Community Foundation’s Education Support Program recently distributed Education Support awards of more than $25,000 to fifteen students from across our district, including students from Boolarra, Mirboo North and Thorpdale. “The Education Support awards will be used by these students, including two mature students, to cover their upfront financial costs…

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Opportunity for local students to join Youthrive Programs  

An exciting opportunity is now open for two local year 12 students to take part in Youthrive Victoria’s Mentoring and Leadership Programs, as well as their Rural Youth Network in 2026.  These programs are designed by young people for young people to support year 12 students that are making the…

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Grants for Students going to Uni or TAFE

Students of any age that are taking up tertiary level studies in early 2024, can apply to the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation for an Education Support Award. Assisting with the financial costs, applications are now open through our website and close on the 19th November.  The Education Support…

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