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Young people in the Harvey Region can now apply for a Leeuwin Scholarship.
Applications to participate in the 2024 Youth Explorer Voyage are open until Friday, 18 August 2023. Every year several scholarships are offered to residents aged 15 to 25 years to sail the Indian Ocean onboard the STS Leeuwin II for six nights and seven days.
Scholarships are available for the following voyages:
The Leeuwin Sail Training Program began in 1989 and is managed by the Shire of Harvey, with the valuable support of the Rotary Club of Harvey and the Lions Clubs of Harvey, Brunswick and Australind.
Each scholarship application is assessed by the Community Sail Training Trust Advisory Group. Group representatives will arrange interviews in late August and successful applicants will be notified in September. Apply for a Leeuwin Scholarship.