Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, is calling for applications for his annual Joyce Newton OAM Memorial Bursary for high schoolers.
“In 2018, I and the communities of Glass House lost a true community champion – Joyce Newton OAM of Maleny,” Mr Powell said.
“Among many other hats she wore in the Maleny community, Joyce was a high school teacher, she was interested and involved in civic society and she was determined that Queensland’s best days were still ahead of us.”
To honour her legacy, in 2019 Mr Powell launched an annual bursary for Year 11 and 12 students.
The bursary is for students who reside in the electorate of Glass House who wish to undertake further study after graduation.
Not all Glass House students attend schools in the electorate, so students wishing to apply can confirm whether or not they reside in the electorate by checking https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/where-is-my-electorate
“I understand high schoolers already have a lot on their plate, so I’ve made the application process pretty simple.”
“The winner will receive a $1,000 gift voucher for Concept IT in Maleny, acknowledgement of their achievement in Queensland Parliament and dinner for the winner and their family in Parliament.”
Applications need to be sent through to glass.house@parliament.qld.gov.au by Monday August 12, 2024. Students must also be willing to complete a panel interview at the Glass House Electorate Office (in Maleny) or via video call.