SCHOOL leavers from across the Lyne electorate can now apply for financial assistance to undertake university study or an apprenticeship through the NSW Young Nationals Jenny Gardiner Scholarship.

The scholarship provides funding of $1000 to a student who is attending a regional education institution and $1000 to a student who has to relocate to a metropolitan area for study.

“The NSW Young Nationals established this scholarship in honour of Life Member, the Honourable Jenny Gardiner for her service to regional NSW and dedicated support to the Young Nationals,” said Chairman of the Lyne Federal Electorate Council, Alison Penfold.

“Jenny has served the party with great distinction as General Secretary, as a Member of the NSW Legislative Council for almost 24 years and as a party member for more than 50 years,” Ms Penfold said.

“Many school leavers have to weigh up the cost of further education before taking the leap.

“Whether they choose to undertake further study or training through the Taree Universities Campus, undertake study online or move to study at a regional or metro campus, this scholarship could provide that bit of extra financial support to help make the decision.”

As part of the scholarship, recipients are provided with a year’s membership of the Young Nationals and will have the opportunity to intern with a Nationals Member of Parliament or the NSW Nationals or Federal Secretariat.

“This will be a terrific opportunity to gain some work experience and see the day-to-day practical side of a parliamentarians and political party’s work,” Ms Penfold said.

“Our members would like to see someone from the Lyne electorate take up this opportunity and help their study or training needs.”

Further detail including the selection criteria is available at https://www.nswnationals.org.au/jenny-gardiner-scholarship/.