Applicants must: be a local resident from the Albury/Wodonga region, surrounding areas include: Wodonga, Corowa, Greater Hume, Towong and Indigo; be entering the third year of studies in the Department of Environment and Evolution at the Albury-Wodonga campus; have proven academic achievement; and demonstrate commitment to a future profession within the field of study, with evidence of the contribution this may have to the local area.