Member for Wannon Dan Tehan wants to boost his electorate’s economy by hosting more tertiary students on Federal Government scholarships.
Mr Tehan has called on Wannon universities and Vocational Education and Training providers to apply for funding to offer Destination Australia scholarships through their institutions.
He said Destination Australia scholarships would provide students up to $15,000 a year to study and live in Wannon.
Mr Tehan said 250 additional scholarships were available to encourage students to study in regional Australia.