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Ella Fothergill and Chloe Bethune from Federation University Gippsland win Gippsland Water Indigenous Scholarship
Chloe Bethune receives Gippsland Water's Indigenous Scholarship, while Ella Fothergill is awarded the Women in STEM Scholarship. Both will receive financial support and industry experience from Gippsland Water.
Federation University Gippsland students Ella Fothergill and Chloe Bethune are this year's beneficiaries of the Gippsland Water scholarships. Ms Bethune, who is studying a Bachelor of Education Studies, is the inaugural recipient of Gippsland Water's Indigenous Scholarship. A proud Watjarri Mardu woman who loves community work and volunteering, Ms Bethune is also the current youth mayor of the Wellington Shire Youth Council.
From left to right, Ella Fothergill, Gippsland Water General Manager People and Customer Michael Crane and Chloe Bethune at Federation University scholarship presentation night on Monday 10 May 2023
Proud indigenous scholarship
Ms Bethune said, "I hope to be able to teach culture to kids in disadvantaged communities and support kids to connect to their Country." Ms Fothergill, a Traralgon local and former Lavalla Catholic student, received the Gippsland Water Women in STEM Scholarship to support her Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) studies. "I hope to be an inspiration to young girls who are often intimidated to step into a male-dominated industry," Ms Fothergill said.
Both women will receive $3,000 per year for the three years of their courses and have the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience at Gippsland Water. Managing director Sarah Cumming, said she was thrilled that Gippsland Water was supporting Chloe and Ella.
"This is the first year we've awarded our Indigenous Scholarship. We're proud to provide education and employment pathways for local Aboriginal youth. We hope the scholarships allow Chloe and Ella to reach their full potential at university, gain valuable work experience and develop fulfilling careers here in Gippsland," Ms Cumming said. Students can find out more about Gippsland Water Scholarships at Gippsland Water Federation University Scholarship page.
Pictures from Gippsland Water website.
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