Rockingham students encouraged to apply for 2022 Tertiary Scholarship Scheme

Rockingham students are being encouraged to apply for round one of the City of Rockingham’s 2022 Tertiary Scholarship Scheme. The scheme helps Rockingham students between 17 to 40 years old who are experiencing financial hardship to complete their tertiary education. It supports residents who have an offer from a university or are enrolled to complete an undergraduate degree or TAFE or VET diploma for the first time. The scholarship is designed to support students’ living expenses and help them attend tertiary institutions rather than funding course fees directly. Applications are open to local students studying in semester one this year. Mayor Deb Hamblin urged them to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the scheme. “Last round, eight scholarships were awarded to local students through the TSS, with the recipients set to receive a combined total of $55,000, over the life of their scholarships,” Ms Hamblin said. “The scheme has provided support to 74 students, with 34 completed scholarships so far since it was introduced five years ago. The TSS plays an important role in helping City of Rockingham residents attain academic qualifications that enhance their careers in the long term. “Cost of living expenses are one of the main barriers preventing community members from completing tertiary study and the TSS is designed to help bridge that gap.” Applications for this round of the scheme are open until 4.30pm Friday, February 4. For more information or to apply, visit rockingham.wa.gov.au/tss, call the City on 9528 0333 or email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au