Thursday, April 11, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

QATSIF Congratulates Sarina State High School Students

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) extends a warm congratulations to students from Sarina State High School, who have now joined an outstanding collective of 4290 QATSIF students.

QATSIF provides educational scholarships to assist Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The foundation also funds $500 each semester across Years 11 and 12 to assist with essential educational costs such as school fees, uniforms, excursions, subject levies and VET courses etc. The foundation aims to support students on a pathway to success despite financial constraints.
The 16th Round of QATSIF Scholarships is set to open in May, presenting another opportunity for eligible Year 10 and 11 students across Queensland to apply.
Schools will receive application forms, and interested students and parents are encouraged to talk with their school about applying for a QATSIF Scholarship.

Congratulations to these Sarina State High School students who are now collectively part of 4,290 other QATSIF students


Sarina Student Receives $5,000 QCoal Bursary For Uni

Introducing Emily Wright, the recipient of a $5,000 bursary from the QCoal Foundation to pursue her studies in Education at JCU: James Cook University, Australia.
Hailing from Sarina, Emily demonstrates a profound dedication to enhancing education in rural and regional communities.
She recognises the pivotal role of educational opportunities in fostering resilience within Queensland's regional and remote areas. The Foundation shares Emily's sentiment wholeheartedly and extends sincere congratulations to her on this achievement.
This year, in addition to its annual $30,000 scholarship, the Foundation has awarded three additional $5,000 bursaries to deserving students for their studies at JCU.

Emily Wright, recipient of $5,000 bursary from the QCoal Foundation to pursue her studies

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