A Year 12 graduate from Whitsunday Christian College was announced the lucky recipient of the Laura Morrison Memorial Bequest Scholarship at an intimate ceremony hosted by the Zonta Club of the Whitsundays on Sunday.
Madison Braddock, 18, is heading to James Cook University in Townsville to study Occupational Therapy on the February 6 this year.
Last year, Maddison’s mum encouraged her to apply for the $2000 scholarship to assist with the financial costs involved with pursuing the next stage in her studies.
The scholarship is provided by the late Laura Morrison, who was treasurer of the Zonta Club of the Whitsundays for eight years and passed-away suddenly in 2020.
Remembered for her generosity, love of the Zonta Club, and desire to support the education of women, Ms Morrison’s legacy lives on as part of this three-year scholarship package.
Maddison used the kind donation to purchase a new laptop computer which she says she will use every day to assist with her studies and assignments.
Always excelling academically, Maddison loves helping people and works long hours at the Airlie Beach Hotel to help fund her studies.
These are just some of the credentials that made her application successful.
“Her application was an absolute winner,” said Secretary of the Zonta Club of the Whitsundays, Janice Lake.
“Her academic achievements and community involvements demonstrate the Zonta ideals of women’s rights and education for women.”
The Laura Morrison Memorial Bequest Scholarship will run for three years with $2000 going to a worthy community member each year and it is hoped that the Zonta Club of the Whitsundays will be able to fund future years.
The presentation was held with morning tea at the Rainbow Bakery at Shingley Beach, with Maddison’s parents looking on proudly as she accepted the bequest.
“Thank you so much for your support and I hope to see you all again soon,” said Maddison.
The Zonta Club of the Whitsundays with Maddison Braddock and her parents
President of the Zonta Club of the Whitsundays, Dianne Truman presents Maddison with the bequest
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