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title: Matilda Ferguson Scholarship Application
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# Matilda Ferguson Scholarship - Application

The awarding of this scholarship will allow the recipient to attend the ARLF TRAIL Emerging Leaders program at no cost.

[Learn more about TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program](https://rural-leaders.org.au/trail-emerging-leaders-program/)

If you have any questions, we’re here to help.  Email our Project team [programs@rural-leaders.org.au](mailto:programs@rural-leaders.org.au)[mailto:tristanr@rural-leaders.org.au](mailto:tristanr@rural-leaders.org.au)or book a time to talk.

[Book a time to talk](https://meetings.hubspot.com/gemma-gordon)

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We recommend preparing your responses to the longer questions in advance. This helps you reflect more deeply, strengthen your answers and get the most out of the application process.

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