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Andre: looking forward to a career in engineering

Despite a difficult childhood, dedicated student Andre is looking forward to an impressive career in engineering. Please welcome our new scholarship student!

Celebrating our scholarship students at Admiralty House

As COVID-19 restrictions relax we were so excited to hold our first event in a long time. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Mrs Linda Hurley recently hosted a morning tea at Admiralty House to celebrate the Foundation’s Tertiary Scholarship Program. Below is a transcript of the Governor General’s speech for supporters who could not attend.

Nathan lands his dream job before graduation

Nathan Stevens is an impressive young man who overcame a family tragedy to take charge of his future. Here, in his own words, he tells us about growing up, university life, and how being part of our Tertiary Scholarship Program helped him land a fantastic role.

How winning a scholarship gave Tasha confidence to succeed

Tasha overcame a family tragedy and difficult upbringing to become the first in her family to graduate from university.

Faraz finds her voice

Our scholarship student Faraz has fought hard for her right to an education, something many of us take for granted. Like most of our scholarship recipients, she had a traumatic childhood and was unable to count on her family for support. Now, through her studies, Faraz is finding a voice for storytelling.

Serra’s story: how a tertiary scholarship can change a life

Completing a degree or certificate isn’t easy but it’s even tougher if you don’t have supportive parents to provide guidance and encouragement. Serra had spent many years couch-surfing until she got her own place when she was 16. Here, she shares her story about how she was heading down the wrong path when the opportunity to receive a scholarship changed her perspective and her future.
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