Transforming Futures Scholarship

“After high school, I took a gap year and worked three jobs to save enough money to move from my hometown in the Riverland and pursue my dream of working in the Australian space industry,” Lucas said. 

When he found out he’d been awarded a scholarship, Lucas’s relief was overwhelming. 

“It has significantly eased the financial burden of relocating to Adelaide and allows me to wholeheartedly focus on my studies,” he said.

Lucas’s story is one of perseverance and sacrifice, and he is working tirelessly to make his dream a reality. When Lucas graduates, he will be the first in his family to earn a university qualification. His journey is a reminder of the importance of support – with a scholarship to help pave the way, he’s determined to make the most of every opportunity, and his future is now brighter than ever.  

“I am grateful for all the people who donated to the scholarship, which is giving me the chance to complete my studies. Their support truly makes a difference."

"Growing up in Mount Gambier it was always clear to me that regional healthcare was under-resourced and underfunded. Asthma frequently landed me in the hospital, where I encountered various challenges: from being admitted to the adult ICU ward due to limited space in the children’s ward and enduring month-long waits to see a doctor, to traveling to Adelaide for surgery. The lack of staff and resources at hospitals in the country really impacted my family and me," Agnes said.

“I am now driven to work in rural and regional communities and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while helping to reduce the shortage of healthcare workers.

“It is an honour to have received the Scholarship, and I am extremely grateful for the donors who made this possible.

“Despite working two jobs during my gap year post high school to fund my university studies, the expense of relocating from country South Australia and living away from the family home was challenging," she said.

“The Scholarship has allowed me to fully immerse myself in university life, dedicating more time to my studies and eliminating the stress of financial burdens.”