2023 Mayoral Scholarship Program

Cessnock City Council's Mayoral Scholarship Program is an initiative of Mayor, Councillor Jay Suvaal, that assists local residents financially to achieve their educational goals at TAFE or university.

The objective of the program is to help residents of the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) advance their education and reach their full potential, particularly in the industries offering gainful employment in the Cessnock LGA, such as hospitality, tourism, education, engineering, medical, mining, communications and manufacturing. While many factors influence career selection, it is our goal to have as many residents as possible achieve their higher education and career aspirations.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Apply for a Mayoral Scholarship

If you reside in the Cessnock LGA and are currently undertaking study at university or TAFE, you may be eligible for a scholarship of $2,500 to assist you.

Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit, community involvement and achievement, and their Mayoral Scholarship Program application. Applications are welcomed, from residents living within the LGA, of any age to achieve their educational goals at TAFE or University.

Applications for the Mayoral Scholarship Program open soon. Read the Terms and Conditions and make an application via the links below:

View the Terms and Conditions here

APPLY HERE

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INFORMATION FOR SPONSORS

Council are seeking like-minded businesses to join us in growing and developing our people through supporting the 2023 Mayoral Scholarship Program. Become a sponsor and be part of the journey.

Education and higher learning is critical to improving business outcomes, driving innovation and ultimately increasing output and wages.

The Mayoral Scholarship Program provides an opportunity for local businesses to support the upskilling and growth of our workforce.

Partner with Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Jay Suvaal, in supporting local potential by becoming a sponsor to provide financial assistance to community members striving to achieve their academic, education and training goals.

Businesses contribute $2,500 per scholarship, with the total amount being awarded to successful candidates to help offset costs such as course fees, textbooks, laptops and more.

Download the Sponsorship Prospectus here

Find further information here