Six students were the recipients of more than $25,000 last week to help them forge a diverse range of careers without having to move to a big city to do it.
Community Bank Sarina awarded the scholarships to assist in study costs through CQUniversity in regional areas, in a range of interests, from science and digital media to agriculture, engineering and plumbing. The scholarships were awarded for a combination of higher education studies and apprenticeships.
Scholarships To Support Diverse Studies
More than $25,0000 in scholarship funding was awarded last week by Community Bank Sarina to further support local students in their studies, helping them to achieve their goals while studying in regional areas.
Community Bank Sarina Board Chair Karen May said that the successful applicants had unintentionally all come from a “wide range of study interests and career goals”.
“All of these students are studying in regional areas through CQUniversity – representing the diversity of opportunity available outside of our metro counterparts,” Ms May said.
“It really goes to show that if you do want to stick close by to loved ones, that you don’t need to sacrifice following your chosen career path by staying in a regional centre.”
The recipients are:
• Taya Murray - Bachelor of Science > $6000 higher education scholarship
• Lucy Hamblin - Bachelor of Agriculture (Agribusiness major) > $6000 higher education scholarship
• Jordan Ruddell - Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) > $4000 apprenticeship scholarship
• Andrew Vrbanic - Certificate III in Plumbing > $4000 apprenticeship scholarship
Scholarship recipient Taya Murray said that it was while at SSHS that she learned about biofuels and “found the mix of chemistry and mechanics really fascinating”.
“A career goal of mine is to work at Sarina’s ethanol plant, and with this scholarship – I really appreciate the Bank’s support and confidence in me,” Taya said.
Jordan Patullo (Ruddell) is undertaking an apprenticeship in engineering (fabrication trade) and was “so excited I couldn’t stop smiling” when her name was announced as a scholarship recipient.
“I tried welding in school and it was something that I just ‘got’ straight away, and I really liked it,” Jordan said.
“When I finish my apprenticeship – I’m hoping to become a trainer, to help guide others in learning how to do welding and fabrication.
“I’m also a leader with our local unit of the Australian Army Cadets, and I love nothing more than watching the kids grow and develop. So when I finish, I want to bring my love of welding together with that – to help train others in the trade.”
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Prof Pierre Viljoen, Cr Karen May, Jaymi Cook, Jordan Patullo (Ruddell), Lucy Hamblin, Andrew Vrbanic, Taya Murray, Maree Franettovich and Charmaine Matsen
