Scholarships Presentations
SCHOLARSHIPS - FIRST ROUND 2010
Over the years the endowment of scholarships and bursaries has been vital in providing for a more diverse community and enriching the residential collegiate experience for students. The College Scholarships and Bursaries continue to provide significant benefits to both prospective and current students worth nearly $100,000 each year for a range of attributes including academic merit, contribution to the College and financial need. Last year, we had continuing support in two areas; a supplement to the Pank Scholarship from Ms Jane Newland (daughter of the late David and Peg Pank) and a further contribution to the capital of the Lewis Scholarship from Mrs Betty Lewis. A St Mark's College Entry Scholarship was also established.
The College holds two awards ceremonies each semester. These ceremonies seek to recognise and involve not only the recipients but the generous donors of this support.
The first ceremony was held in the Ballroom on 27th May where approximately $70,000 worth of bursaries, scholarships and prizes were awarded.
Cowan Entry Grants for 2010
The Cowan Grant provides assistance for students from rural and regional backgrounds with financial disadvantage and offers continued support. The Cowan Trustees have awarded $1.4 million to students of St Mark's since the first awards were made fifteen years ago.
The presentation of Cowan awards were made by Mr Bob Cowan and Mr Leigh Cowan on behalf of the Trustees, to the following students:
Rowee Clark (Bordertown SA)
Lauren Dutton (Waikerie, SA)
Daniel Gray (Loxton SA)
Mikaela Howell (Cummins, SA)
Talia Kruger (Dimboola, Vic)
Bradley Newton (Mt Gambier, SA)
Alison Penington (Mildura, Vic)
Thomas Sherwood (Echuca. Vic)
Continuing Awards for entry awardees in second year or above
Laura Archer (Hamilton, Vic)
Stephanie Bradshaw (Mildura, SA)
Sam Buhagiar (Mt Gambier, SA)
Natasha Rich (Serviceton, Vic)
Lachlan Flynn (Wentworth, NSW)
William Heaslip (Appila, SA)
Andrew Penington (Mildura, Vic)
Scarlett Schumacher (Balaklava, SA)
Further Awards for students currently in residence:
Jarred Cmrlec (Balaklava)
Natalie Durdin (Loxton)
Haydn Farr (Loxton)
Doug Newton (Mt Gambier)
Studd Bursary
The Studd Bursary was endowed by the Rev'd John and Mrs Nea Studd for a student from indigenous student or a refugee student. This year, the bursary was awarded to first year student, Mr Thomas Mason (Renmark, SA). Thomas has commenced in the Humanities and Social Sciences discipline and will undertake subjects in the computer programming area in 2011.
Old Collegians' Bursary
The Old Collegians' Bursary is awarded to a student with family connection to the College. It has an emphasis on an individual's potential to contribute to College and financial circumstances. The President of the Old Collegians' Association, Mr Nathan Everitt presented two Old Collegians' bursaries to Mia Darling (Snowtown, Human Movement USA) and Laurence Howie (Renmark, Architectural Engineering, AU).
Mary Collett Award
The Mary Collett Award is awarded for the year 2010 only. It is for a community minded committed, all rounded student from a rural or regional centre. The award, donated by Dr Helen Reid AM was awarded to Ms Matilda Herben, from Yaapeet. Matilda is in her second year of a degree in Development Studies at the University of Adelaide.
The Alumni Scholarships
The Alumni Scholarships are awarded to students in financial need and may take into consideration contribution to College and academic achievement. The scholarships were presented by the President of the Foundation, Mr James Harvey to the following students:
Samantha Bickerstaff (Medicine, UA) Rochelle Green (Pharmacy, USA), Alyssa-Jane Kelly (Medicine UA), Angela Jou (Dentistry UA), Beth Moyses (Civil Engineering, UA), Ellie Thomas (Human Movement, UA) and Nicholas Pett (Masters in Oenology, UA).
The Sodexo Scholarships
The Sodexo Scholarships are awarded to students of high academic merit and contribution to College. Mr Ian Parkinson, the State Manager for Sodexo presented the 2010 Sodexo awards to:
Graham Ball (Hamilton, Vic, Petroleum Engineering, UA)
Rebecca Hahn (Barossa Valley, Law/Commerce, UA)
Lachlan McMichael (Adelaide, SA, Medicine, UA)
Tim Roberts (Mildura, Vic, Physiotherapy, USA)
Lachlan Robinson (Horsham, Vic, Physiotherapy, USA)
St Mark's College Entry Scholarship
The inaugural St Mark's College Entry Scholarship was awarded this year to Ms Sarah Pringle and presented by the Chairman of the Council, Mr Richard Burchnall. A highly talented artist, Sarah has commenced a double degree in Law and Commerce.
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