Are you or do you know an inspiring and ambitious young woman from Western and Far West?

Share with them this wonderful opportunity from Matilda Ferguson Scholarship.

Applications are now open for the Matilda Ferguson Scholarship, supporting two women aged 21–35 from Western and Far West NSW to take part in the TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program.

Delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF), TRAIL is a seven-day immersive experience that helps people build confidence, connections and practical leadership skills to make a difference in their communities, industries and workplaces.

This scholarship honours the life and legacy of Matilda Ferguson and ensures that young rural women from our region have the chance to step into leadership.

 Applications close Wednesday 22nd October 2025

 Apply here: https://programs.rural-leaders.org.au/matilda-scholarship

Please share with young women in your networks who might be interested.

Matilda Ferguson is known for being a passionate advocate for remote communities who tragically died in a workplace accident in early 2024 at the age of 33.