WARRANDYTE COMMUNITY Bank Branch scholarships for 2018 have been awarded to Eilish Kelly and Annie Marsh-Pearson, helping to supplement their study costs of higher education.
They join Alex Ward who is commencing her second year of scholarship funding whilst attending university in Ballarat.
The Warrandyte Community Bank Scholarship is part of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s Scholarship program, which across the network has invested more than $6.5 million into helping 568 Australian students realise their higher education dreams.
Scholarships are awarded to first-time tertiary students whose circumstances might mean that a TAFE course or university degree is otherwise out of their reach, with funding being delivered over the first two years of tertiary study and first year of TAFE.
This is the seventh year Warrandyte Community Bank Branch has offered scholarships, and the first time applications were open to students attending TAFE, validating the Bank’s Board of Director’s commitment to supporting local youth in furthering their education.
“Our branch is proud of these young people looking to further their education by attending TAFE and university,” Aaron Farr, chairman of Warrandyte Community Bank Branch said.
“The calibre of applicants we had for this year’s scholarship highlighted that our young people are an absolute asset to our local community.
“We are pleased that our investment in Annie, Eilish and Alex’s further education will help them focus on their studies and help lay a solid foundation for success,” Aaron added.
Recently the chairman along with branch manager, Cheryl Meikle had the pleasure of meeting these three wonderful young locals when the bank announced its 2018 scholarship recipients.
Following the new protocol this year which has opened up opportunities for students attending TAFE, Eilish is the first recipient of a TAFE scholarship.
She is attending Holmesglen Institute and is studying an Advanced Diploma of Justice, a two year full time course.
She is hoping to end up in the police force or have a career within the justice field.
Annie has overcome major health issues which have had a significant impact on her secondary school years.
She is about to embark on her tertiary education after accepting a place in a Bachelor of Nutrition Science Course at Deakin University.
“I am grateful to Warrandyte Community Bank Branch for helping me to attend university and to follow my passion for paediatric dietetics,” Annie said.
Alex is in her second year at Australian Catholic University (ACU) in Ballarat.
She is continuing with a double degree in Nursing and Paramedicine.
The first year of scholarship funding enabled Alex to enjoy a smooth transition into university life.
It has helped her to meet the costs of living and studying whilst living out of home.
“Moving away from home was a big change for me.
“The scholarship ensured I was able to settle into university life without the added pressure of financial stress.
“I am truly grateful for this opportunity, as are my parents,” she said.
The annual Warrandyte Community Bank scholarship helps first-year university students on their path to tertiary education with a $10,000 bursary over two years ($5,000 each year) or a one off payment of $5,000 for TAFE.
To be eligible, applicants must meet various criteria including residing in the local area, be academically motivated, involved in the community and be able to detail financial or social challenges which hinder their ability to undertake further study.
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