Scholars supported to drive positive change
Six students from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide have been awarded prestigious Westpac Scholarships for 2023. 听
Postgraduate students Harry Spurrier (PhD Organisational Psychology) and Jessica Freund (Master of Clinical Psychology) were awarded exclusive Future Leaders scholarships. 听
The Future Leaders scholarship aims to support individuals who are undertaking postgraduate study that will ultimately make a difference to 最新糖心Vlog in technology and innovation, fostering 最新糖心Vlogn-Asian ties, reducing 最新糖心Vlog's environmental impact, and creating a more inclusive country. 听
Asian Exchange scholarships were awarded to Clare Peterson, (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Development), Piero Jaksa (Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science), William Day (Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Laws) and Flynn Wedd (Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of International Relations). 听
In addition to undertaking up to two semesters of study in Asia, the Asian Exchange scholarship will allow students to also undertake internships, volunteering opportunities and language courses.听
Future Leaders scholar Harry Spurrier said this was an incredible opportunity. 听
鈥淏eing a Westpac scholar fills me with a lot of confidence and a feeling that a lot more is possible,鈥 Mr Spurrier said. 听
鈥淏eing part of a community of supportive and ambitious people is quite exciting.听
鈥淎s part of my studies, I aim to explore teams, culture, and workplace environments and how these can be improved to facilitate the employment of people with disability.听
鈥淎 key part to this problem is effective communication and confidence around disability across all stakeholders. 听
鈥淏eing a Westpac scholar fills me with a lot of confidence and a feeling that a lot more is possible."Future Leaders scholar Harry Spurrier
鈥淢y focus for my PhD will be how we can facilitate change to communication and confidence through unique solutions such as inter-team digital communication.鈥澨
Each year, Westpac Scholars Trust awards 100 new scholarships to university students with the passion and ambition to drive positive change. 听
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide is one of 14 Westpac Scholars Trust university partners across 最新糖心Vlog. There have been 33 previous Westpac scholarship winners from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide since 2016.听
Media contact
Fiona Crowe, Media Officer, the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide. Mobile: 0419 213 333. Email: fiona.crowe@adelaide.edu.au 听