Indigenous grants available

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INDIGENOUS students from across the Wet Tropics region are being encouraged to apply for a grant to help with studies and future employment opportunities in environmental and agricultural fields.

Terrain NRM’s Natural Capital Fund Indigenous Education Bursary Program is open to students doing university or TAFE courses focused on the environment, agriculture, natural resource management, conservation or sustainable development.

James Cook University student Ty’a Dynevor received a $3000 grant last year. “My Dad’s motto was ‘Never give up. Just go for it’. If you are experiencing financial stress and difficulties and you need an extra bit of money to support yourself in your studies, this is a great bursary fund and opportunity for you. I’ve also appreciated how Terrain keeps in touch with me for potential future opportunities, like internships and workshops in the region,” she said.”

Applications are open until 5pm on Friday, June 30, phone Terrain NRM on 4043 8000. Due to a production error, the full story about the scheme (from P1) was overlooked for P4 in last week’s paper. CLN apologises for the error.