Young achievers encouraged to apply for 2024 W. H. Groom scholarship

Young Toowoomba Region tertiary students with a passion for community, sporting or cultural pursuits are encouraged to apply for the 2024 W. H. Groom scholarship.

The Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) scholarship winner will receive $5000 in half-yearly payments.

TRC Finance and Business Strategy Committee portfolio leader Cr Kerry Shine said eligible applicants must be between 18 and 24 and in their second or third year of full-time study at TAFE Queensland South West or the University of Southern Queensland.

“The selection requirements cover a student’s first and/or second-year academic achievement and their record of community service in arts, sport or charitable groups,” Cr Shine said.

“Applicants must have graduated from a Toowoomba Region high school and need to prove they attended high school in the Region for a minimum of two years.

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