Mayoral Scholarships now open!

Published on 04 March 2021

Image of Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Manager Tony Chadwick, sponsor and former scholarship recipient Cole Cornford, Council’s Economic Development Officer Brad Sangster, sponsor Cessnock Leagues Club President Bruce Hughes OAM, sponsor Solo Resource Recovery Leanne Sanderson and Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent.

The Mayoral Scholarships 2021 are now open and this year we’ve changed the criteria to give more locals the opportunity to apply who are undertaking training or study.  

Are you an apprentice in manufacturing or mining? Are you doing training in the hospitality or tourism sector? Are you a university or TAFE student?

If this sounds like you, you may be eligible for a scholarship of $2500 to assist you in undertaking further education.

The scholarships are an initiative of Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent to assist local residents in achieving their educational goals.

Mayor Pynsent said it’s aimed at developing the skills and knowledge of residents.

“We want you to reach your full potential and we’re particularly interested in supporting industry sectors that offer gainful employment in the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA).”

These sectors include hospitality, tourism, education, engineering, medical, aged care, communication and manufacturing.

The program has been running since 2002 seeing 218 students benefit and $545,000 in scholarships awarded. Council would like to recognise and acknowledge the sponsors of the 2021 program. These include

  • Lioncrest Education
  • Cessnock Leagues Club
  • Rotary Club of Cessnock
  • Solo Resource Recovery
  • Cole Cornford

To apply visit the Mayoral Scholarship page. Applications close on Monday 5 April. If you’re interested in sponsoring a student please email economic.development@cessnock.nsw.gov.au.

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