It’s an unfortunate fact that students in regional areas often have to relocate in order to study. This usually means leaving behind the support of family and friends and feeling torn between their education and their obligations.
It’s a big commitment – finding accommodation, furnishings and adapting to study and it all costs money which students can rarely afford.
The Royal Agricultural Society has long understood these tricky logistics for country kids and offered financial support through scholarships since 2011. This means students from regional areas can chase the same education dreams as students from metropolitan areas. This year, RAS have awarded a record 73 scholarships across regional NSW…