Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, has congratulated Kingaroy SHS graduate, Samantha Hudson of Kingaroy, on successfully achieving a $10,000 to attend Agricultural College next year.
Mrs Frecklington said Samantha was one of just ten students from drought-hit regions around Queensland who will receive a scholarship to kick-start their agricultural studies.
“I am so pleased for Samantha. Plus, we also have Jayden Parnell from Wondai who has also been successful. It is terrific to have two local students achieving this scholarship, which provides the much- needed financial assistance to allow them to attend Emerald Agricultural College,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Samantha explained to me that she has chosen agricultural studies so she can work with horses and is ultimately hoping to become a Jillaroo. The two-year primary industries program at Emerald Ag College will give both Samantha and Jayden an excellent start to their careers in agriculture,” she said.
Samantha said she was so excited to learn she had received a scholarship and said it will definitely help her with her studies.
“I want to extend my knowledge and practical skills in agriculture. I am very passionate about working with livestock as well as cropping and general farming.”
Deb said that all the young people who have received a scholarship come from some of the hardest-hit drought areas, but they still very keen to build careers in agriculture.
“The sector offers them a broad range of exciting opportunities and I wish them all the best. Ou Government has a strong plan goal to double agricultural production and to achieve this goal we are getting behind our young people.”
Photos: Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, congratulating Kingaroy State High School graduate, Samantha Hudson on receiving a $10,000 State Government Agriculture Scholarship.
