A Milton and Ulladulla students are among 66 from across the state to be given a boost after the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) announced the recipients of its 2021 Rural Scholarship and VET Scholarship programs.
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Mitchum Bower from Milton and Ashley Aldrick from Ulladulla will be given financial assistance through their TAFE or university studies.
The scholarships are designed to help students with a desire to give back to regional NSW.
Meet our local recipients:
Mitchum Bower
Mitchum grew up in Milton and is studying a B Med Studies/ Doctor of Medicine. He's in his final year at the University of New South Wales.
Mitchum has recently relocated to the UNSW Rural Clinical School in Port Macquarie to broaden his experience in rural medicine and said the far-reaching role doctors have in regional areas is clear.
"I appreciate the positive role rural doctors play in their community, being more than just healthcare professionals," he said.
Mitchum has a deep rooted passion for reducing healthcare inequalities in regional and rural Australia.
Ashley Aldrich
Ashley Aldrich hails from Uladulla and is undertaking a Certificate Il in Animal Studies at Nowra TAFE Campus with the aspiration to further her education and become a veterinarian nurse.
Ashley wants to play a role in the health and welfare of animals, particularly on farms, and believes this is the best way she can have some influence on the future of Australian agriculture. She wants to learn more about animal welfare and assisting primary producers in this area.
Both scholarships were donated by The Snow Foundation.
RASF Manager Cecilia Logan said the program provides financial freedom for students in regional areas or those looking to work in a rural community.
"For most regional students further study requires them to relocate and move away from their families. These scholarships are designed to help make that move or decision a little easier with funding to assist with accommodation, textbooks or income which allows them to focus on their studies," Mrs Logan said.
"Our scholars come from every walk of life, but the one thing they have in common is a passion to give back to regional communities."
Recipients of the 2021 RASF Rural Scholarship will receive funding of $3000 for part-time study and up to $6000 for full-time study.
Since 2007, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) has invested over $6.2 million into country NSW through its education and community grant programs. This includes over 600 scholarships to students across NSW, including targeted scholarships for regional journalism and those pursuing careers in the Australian wine industry.
Applications for the 2022 RASF Rural Scholarships program and 2022 RASF VET Scholarships open July 01, 2021. For further information, visit rasf.org.au
