Supporting rural people beginning tertiary study through the foundation’s tertiary scholarship program contributes to achieving this goal.
“We are confident that by selecting people who are capable and demonstrate a passion for regional Victoria, they will one day return to dairy communities with the skills they’ve developed while studying, thereby strengthening those dairy communities,” Gardiner Foundation CEO Allan Cameron said.
Gardiner Foundation offers tertiary scholarships to up to seven people living in Victorian dairy communities.
Students must pursue a career that will either directly benefit the dairy industry and/or benefit dairy communities.
Each scholarship is worth $10,000 a year and provides financial support for accommodation, travel and essential study materials.
Scholarships are available for the first three years of a student’s university or TAFE course.
“The scholarship was a critical part in my life which has led me to the work I’m in now. I don’t know where I would have ended up without it,” Lauren Brewer, a previous scholarship recipient, said.
She currently works as a paramedic at a remote mine site in the Gibson Desert.
Each scholarship is named in honour of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the dairy industry and its communities in Victoria.
Scholarships honour Shirley Harlock, Jakob Malmo, Bill Pyle, Doug Weir and Niel Black.
Gardiner has provided the scholarships since 2008 and awarded 75 scholarships with a total value of more than $1.7 million.
A review found more than 70 per cent of past scholars have gone on to live in and contribute to the dairy industry and dairy communities since completing their tertiary studies.
This year’s scholars are:
- William Coleman, East Gippsland, who received the Jakob Malmo scholarship, and is studying a Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine.
- Hamish Wortley, Macarthur, who received the Bill Pyle scholarship, and is studying a Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness).
- Hamish McLeod, East Gippsland, who received the Doug Weir scholarship, and is studying a Bachelor of Commerce.
- Tess Doyle, Cohuna, who received the Niel Black scholarship, and is studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours).
- Hamish Smith, Saint Germains, who received the Niel Black scholarship, and is studying a Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business.
- Eden McMillan, East Gippsland, who received the Niel Black scholarship, and is studying a Bachelor of Paramedicine/Bachelor of Nursing.
- Sarah Matthews, Glen Alvie, who received the Shirley Harlock scholarship, and is studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management.
For more information and to apply, visit: www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/ts
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