HELPING OUT: Beechworth Rotary Club president Bill Wilson presents Mariah Gale her cheque, with members Terry Walsh and Simon Kelly.

BEECHWORTH Secondary College graduate Mariah Gale was awarded the Jack Tully Beechworth Rotary scholarship this week.

Rotary president Bill Wilson said the club felt this year’s recipient was particularly worthy as she has largely put herself through her secondary schooling.

"I am delighted to be able to present Mariah with a cheque for $2000 to assist her with her upcoming university studies where she will be undertaking a four year degree course in social work," he said.

"Our committee agrees that Mariah is a very worthy inaugural recipient of the scholarship particularly because she has worked tirelessly to put herself through years 11 and 12 and she plans to continue to study and work here in the North East.