PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL Subscribe to our community e-newsletters Visit portstephens.nsw.gov.au/newsletters Community Funding Program Now open Our funding program gives eligible individuals, artists, community organisations, not-for-profits, businesses, students and others the opportunity to apply for funds to deliver initiatives that make a real difference to local communities and our region. These funding programs play a pivotal role in supporting our community. Learn more and apply at pscouncil.info/grants-scholarships Mayoral Academic Scholarship Apply now Applications are open for the 2026 Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program! Now in its 16th year, the program has helped more than 180 students pursue higher education, thanks to the generous support of local businesses. The program offers successful year 12 students a $2,000 scholarship towards their 2026 studies. Applications close 3 December 2025. Learn more and apply at pscouncil.info/MAS-26 COUNCIL NOTICES | 02 4988 0255 | council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au | portstephens.nsw.gov.au Please Note: Any submission or other correspondence received by Council may be released to any person making application to Council under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. For further enquiries, please contact Council. PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL Subscribe to our community e - newsletters Visit portstephens.nsw.gov.au/newsletters Community Funding Program Now open Our funding program gives eligible individuals , artists , community organisations , not - for - profits , businesses , students and others the opportunity to apply for funds to deliver initiatives that make a real difference to local communities and our region . These funding programs play a pivotal role in supporting our community . Learn more and apply at pscouncil.info/grants-scholarships Mayoral Academic Scholarship Apply now Applications are open for the 2026 Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program ! Now in its 16th year , the program has helped more than 180 students pursue higher education , thanks to the generous support of local businesses . The program offers successful year 12 students a $ 2,000 scholarship towards their 2026 studies . Applications close 3 December 2025 . Learn more and apply at pscouncil.info/MAS-26 COUNCIL NOTICES | 02 4988 0255 | council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au | portstephens.nsw.gov.au Please Note : Any submission or other correspondence received by Council may be released to any person making application to Council under the Government Information ( Public Access ) Act 2009. For further enquiries , please contact Council .