MEMBER for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has extended the application window to allow more Year 11 students across the region the opportunity to apply for the Kokoda Scholarship.
Valued at more than $6500, the scholarship provides funding for students in the Euroa electorate to walk the Kokoda Trail.
It is the second year that Ms Cleeland’s office has offered the scholarship, with the adventure to take place from Sunday, July 5 to Sunday, July 20.
“This scholarship is something I am so privileged to be a part of,” she said.
“We are hoping to encourage young people to research and understand the sacrifice made by so many ordinary people during wartime.
“While on the trek, students will have the opportunity to visit iconic sites from the war and pay respects at the graves of locals who gave their life during the war.”
Students will need to complete an online application and submit an essay outlining what the Kokoda story means to Australia.
To apply, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/AC_Kokoda_Scholarship.
