Seven Gardiner Foundation Tertiary Scholarships have been awarded to students from Victorian dairy regions who are starting their first year of tertiary study in 2020.
These students have demonstrated sound academic achievement, a commitment to further study and strong community involvement.
The scholarships are named in recognition of the significant contribution to the dairy industry made by Shirley Harlock, Jakob Malmo, Bill Pyle, Doug Weir and Niel Black.
The 2020 Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholars are: Grace Thulborn, Warrnambool, Vic, (Shirley Harlock scholarship); Kaitlyn Wishart, Mead, Vic, (Bill Pyle scholarship); Emily Robins, Cohuna, Vic, (Doug Weir scholarship); Olivia Henzen, Camperdown, Vic (Jakob Malmo scholarship). There are three Niel Black scholarships, thanks to his generous bequest to Gardiner Dairy Foundation. The 2020 Niel Black scholars are Chelsea Hicks, Calivil, Vic; Courtney Zuidema, Yanakie, Vic; and Max Bond, Timboon, Vic.
Each scholarship recipient will receive $10,000 annually for up to three years to contribute towards costs associated with their studies.
"Rural students face high costs associated with living away from home to undertake higher education and training," Gardiner Dairy Foundation chief executive Dr Clive Noble said. "These scholarships help them to overcome some of the barriers to obtaining a tertiary education, such as travel and accommodation."
Tertiary scholarships are awarded to students who are undertaking studies that have the potential to benefit the Victorian dairy industry or dairy communities. The program encourages students to return to Victoria's dairy regions on graduating, or after gaining further work experience, to ensure a diverse range of essential skills within these regions.
"The tertiary scholarships support the development of young professionals who may not have had the opportunity to pursue higher education and who intend to bring their skills back to a dairy region in the future," Dr Noble said. "They are an important investment in Gardiner Dairy Foundation's people and community development portfolio."
Applications for 2021 Tertiary Scholarships will open in August 2020.
For more information please go to gardinerfoundation.com.au/people-community/#tert or email Richard Meredith richard.meredith@gardinerfoundation.com.au.
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