Three University of Newcastle students have received scholarships from the Greater Charitable Foundation, providing financial support to help them focus on their studies.
The awards form part of the $150,000 Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarships Program, which supports students facing financial disadvantage. The program aims to reduce financial stress and enable students to make the most of their university experience.
Science and Mathematics student Isaac Hill said receiving a scholarship gave him confidence to pursue his studies.
“Throughout high school, I often doubted whether my financial situation would allow me to pursue this path, so it is a great relief to have my course fees for my undergraduate degree taken care of,” Mr Hill said.
“I am incredibly hopeful for the future of my time here at the University of Newcastle. It has been a great relief to begin managing and moving past the health challenges that once threatened to derail my studies, and thanks to the support I’ve received, I feel well-prepared to complete my degree strong.”
Greater Charitable Foundation spokesperson Paul Juergens said the scholarships make tertiary education more accessible.
“Our scholarship program reflects our commitment to improving the financial wellbeing of our community, and we are really proud to help students achieve their goals in this meaningful way,” Mr Juergens said.
University of Newcastle Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Professor Belinda Tynan said scholarships are key to education equity.
“We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education. For students experiencing disadvantage, a scholarship can be truly life-changing – it helps relieve financial pressures and allows them to focus on their studies,” Professor Tynan said.
“We’re deeply grateful for the Greater Charitable Foundation’s generous support of our students. By working together, we’re opening doors for students to realise their potential.”
IMAGE | GCF’s Anthea Jackson and UON’s Belinda Tynan with scholarship recipients
