Sunday, February 16, 2025

Applications open for 2022 Pat Dixon Scholarship

Applications are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councillors and council employees, for the Councillor Pat Dixon Memorial Scholarship 2022.

The scholarship aims to provide assistance, up to the value of $5,000, to successful applicants to undertake further study, professional development or research.

Councillor Pat Dixon (pictured) was the first Aboriginal person elected in local government in NSW, in 1983, at Armidale City Council. She spent 17 years as a councillor and, throughout this time, worked tirelessly to increase participation of other Aboriginal councillors and staff in local government.

The scholarship was set up in her name to continue to build the capacity of Aboriginal councillors and staff working in local government.

Applications close on Monday 4 April.

Applicants are required to complete a simple online application.

To discuss your application, email Joanne Harney, LGNSW Policy Officer, or call 9242 4082.

Click to start your application.

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