Local students who could benefit from a scholarship to help them realise their dreams are being encouraged to apply for a Stand Like Stone scholarship.
The Stand Like Stone Foundation is now seeking applications from students of any age from the Limestone Coast.
Scholarship funding is available for individuals with a connection to the Limestone Coast, who are seeking financial support to achieve their educational goals in 2024.
Scholarships are open to all ages and are available to support education from kindergarten through to tertiary and trade based studies.
Stand Like Stone Foundation chief executive Roger Babolka said the educational scholarship program was designed to support the people and their education who have a connection to the region.
“From our scholarship round last year, we were able to offer 30 students across our region with $75,000 in scholarship grants,” he said.
Former Millicent High School student Kelsie Wilkinson was successful in obtaining a scholarship supported by the Rackhams sub fund last year, and had previously been successful in obtaining a scholarship through the Millicent High School sub fund in 2021.
Both these scholarships have assisted Kelsie with the financial costs of study, to obtain her Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours).
“An aspiration of mine has always been to return to the Limestone Coast area and to be a teacher in the local schools, giving back to the community who helped me achieve my goals,” Ms Wilkinson said.
Mr Babolka said it was thanks to the ongoing generosity of donors the foundation was able to continue supporting local students in a variety of ways, whether it was paying for school fees, assisting with the purchase of course equipment, through to assisting with general living expenses or accommodation costs for students studying away.
“We’re extremely proud of what our scholarships can achieve, so we really encourage all those students and families in the Limestone Coast that are needing some support to get on board and apply,” he said.
Scholarships are now open, with applications closing November 30.
Visit www.standlikestone.com.au for application forms and further information.
