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Latrobe City Trust recipients awardedThe Latrobe City Trust recently presented scholarships to 3 local students. By Portal Admin - 24th June 2018 - Back to News The Latrobe City Trust recently presented scholarships from two of the Trust Scholarship Funds, acknowledging the work of three local students. There were two recipients in the Lorraine Bartling Scholarship for nursing or social work, and one recipient of the Jean Galbraith Memorial Rotary Scholarship for Environmental Science. Both scholarships provide financial assistance to students to complete their studies.
Latrobe City Trust chair, Diane Wilkinson, said the field of applications for the scholarship awards was strong.
"It’s pleasing to see the depth of quality of applications from tertiary students. Both funds award a bursary to assist recipients to cover the costs of their studies. This may be the purchase of materials and books for their course, or it could be a contribution to a field trip or other learning experience.
"Our awardees this year demonstrated their passion for their chosen subject matter, have clearly worked hard over the first years of their degrees and accumulated much valuable knowledge. The Latrobe City Trust is delighted that our young locals are pushing themselves to achieve during their time at university," Ms Wilkinson said.
Lorraine Bartling Scholarship
Bethany Pescod
3rd year student at Federation University
Bethany has completed the first two years of a Bachelor of Nursing degree at Federation University, with strong academic grades. She will be graduating in December 2018. This grant will assist her with the financial costs of being a full-time student.
Bethany has four weeks of clinical placement in June, at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Melbourne. She will also do six weeks of clinical placement in Alice Springs, which is not funded by the university, but is a fantastic opportunity to increase her knowledge and experience in remote nursing.
Bethany is excited to be part of the unique placement, however it does come with significant financial costs for flights, accommodation, transport and living away from home. The grant will help with Bethany’s placements to complete her Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Mandy Galletti
3rd year student at Federation University
Mandy is a third year student aiming to complete her Bachelor of Nursing this year. She has successfully completed her first two years of studies with a distinction average.
She undertakes extracurricular activities within the nursing faculty such as mentoring new students, being an ambassador for the university, participating in a documentary research project, and is a member of the Fed Uni Nursing Society.
Mandy is looking forward to gaining a graduate position at the Latrobe Regional Hospital and pursuing a career as a registered nurse in the Latrobe Valley. Receiving the financial assistance through the scholarship helps with upcoming placements.
Jean Galbraith Memorial Rotary Scholarship
Caitlin Slater - Deakin University
Caitlin, a former Latrobe City primary and secondary school student, has completed three years of a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) at Deakin University. In her first year she successfully completed two units in both plant and animal biology, as well as several other ecology and conservation units.
This year she is hoping to complete her Honours research looking at the ecology of fear in birds. Specifically she will be studying the effects of bird photography on the fear and escape responses of birds. This unique study will help in the management and conservation of birds in reserves, on shore lines, around wetlands and water bodies and general recreation areas. Caitlin will be working towards designing a code of practice for bird photographers (also applicable to bird watchers) that outlines a way for photographers to approach birds in a manner that is less disturbing to the environment and to the birds but still be able to take the kinds of photos they desire.
The grant will assist Caitlin to manage her full-time study load.
Latrobe City Council’s mayor, Councillor Darrell White OAM, acknowledged the work of the Latrobe City Trust in the community.
"The Trust offers financial assistance through a wide range of scholarships and Council is appreciative of the support provided in the community. We congratulate the students on these particular awards.
"We can see from the testimonials that these students have already worked hard during their early years of tertiary education. Studying full time brings with it financial burdens and the Trust grants alleviate some of those stresses.
"We enjoy hearing about the successes of our local community members and the Latrobe City Trust scholarships really highlight just how engaged and focused our local students are. The future for these three young women looks exceptionally bright," Cr White said.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: support@gippsland.com
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