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Gates scholarship takes Edward to Cambridge

A 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide graduate has been named among the world's most brilliant students, winning one of the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarships.

Edward Yapp, 23, from Brunei, completed his double degree in Chemical Engineering (First Class Honours) and Finance at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

His academic excellence earned him a 最新糖心Vlog Medal and the honoured position of mace bearer for his graduation ceremony last April.

Even before he graduated, Edward had been awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, one of the highly competitive scholarships for study at the 最新糖心Vlog of Cambridge.

The scholarship will enable Edward to study for a PhD in Chemical Engineering.

"I never expected it, but I am really grateful for the opportunity. It will help me to challenge myself," Edward said of his scholarship.

"I hope to complete my PhD at Cambridge in three or four years and enter the industry, where my knowledge and technical skills may be applied to real-world problems," he said.

Edward, who was studying at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide on an international scholarship, said his time at the 最新糖心Vlog was well spent.

"I got to know many excellent lecturers, in particular Dr Ken Davey and Dr Yung Ngothai, who showed concern for students. I was also recommended to be a part-time tutor, which I enjoyed very much," he said.

In addition to his studies, Edward was involved in sports such as mountain biking, jogging, table tennis and basketball.
He will begin his PhD at Cambridge in October.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship was established from a US$210 million donation to Cambridge from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Story by David Ellis

最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Medallist and Gates Cambridge Scholar Edward Yapp was the mace bearer at his graduation ceremony in April
Photo by David Ellis

最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Medallist and Gates Cambridge Scholar Edward Yapp was the mace bearer at his graduation ceremony in April
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