Released 28/03/2019
Today I presented 16 scholarships under the two ACT Government scholarship programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in ACT public schools, totalling $155,000
The Secondary Scholarship Program is for students in years 11 and 12 interested in a career in teaching, health or undertaking vocational qualification. The Tertiary Scholarship Program is for students enrolled in teaching or an approved health course at a local ACT university.
It was great to celebrate the achievements of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at this ceremony. This year, we recognised the achievements of eleven secondary and five tertiary scholarship recipients.
I congratulate the students on their outstanding achievements, as well as the principals, teachers, lecturers, tutors and mentors who have put in the time and effort to guide and encourage these students in their education.
I also extend my congratulations the families of these amazing young people, who I’m sure are very proud of their children’s accomplishments.
This year’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Scholarship recipients are:
- Claudia Maruca – Gungahlin College
- Lara Troy-O’Leary – Melba Copland Secondary School
- Elijah Duke – Canberra College
- Tahlia Jard – Canberra College
- Leilani Keen-Church – Lake Tuggeranong College
- Duane Best – Erindale College
- Brett Davis – Erindale College
- Ruby Watson – Dickson College
- Yullara Reed – Dickson College
- Jackson Huong – Dickson College
- Maliyan Gilbert – Dickson College
This year’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Scholarship recipients are:
- Nyingari Little – University of Canberra
- Jordan Griffen – University of Canberra
- Courtney James – University of Canberra
- Lily Coleman – University of Canberra
- Karina Hopkins – University of Canberra
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