Youth Development STS Young Endeavour Scholarship

Join a crew of young Australians and embark on a life-changing 11-day journey – learning not only how to sail a square-rigged tall ship, but how to lead, support others and work together as a team.

The Cairns RSL Sub Branch is pleased to announce the recommencement of its 11 day Youth Development STS Young Endeavour Scholarship, worth $2,000.

There is one scholarship available and covers all meals and accommodation aboard the ship. The successful participant will also receive a Kit Bag containing; a Young Endeavour crew shirt, hat, sailing gloves, water bottle and voyage handbook.

*  Travel, travel insurance and transfers to and from the ship are not included. 

To be considered for the Scholarship you will need to be:

  1. Currently enrolled in a Cairns Region School
  2. Aged between 16 and 18 years of age when the Voyage sets sail.
  3. A dependant of a serving or ex serving Veteran.
  4. Submit a typed proposal (two page maximum) outlining:
    1. Why you should be considered for the scholarship.
    2. What you hope to gain from being involved in the scholarship.
    3. What are you going to do with the information and skills gained from your involvement.
    4. Confirm that you are able to attend the Voyage from 28 July to 7 August 2021 – Cairns to Airlie Beach.
    5. Confirm are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
    6. Confirm that you:
      • Are in good general health
      • Weigh less than 120kg
      • Able to swim 50 metres

Applications must be submitted in email or letter to the Executive Officer, Mal McCullough, by 4 June 2021.

Email: mal.mccullough@crslsb.org.au

Postal Address: 

Mal McCullough

Executive Officer

Cairns RSL Sub Branch

PO Box 94

Cairns Nth 4870

  

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