HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR VIETNAM VETERANS’ CHILDREN Students from around Australia will be given a helping hand as they prepare for study this year with funding through the Long Tan Bursary Scheme, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson announced today. The Long Tan Bursary Scheme provides up to $9,000 over three years to each successful applicant – the sons and daughters of Vietnam Veterans – to help them pursue their chosen study or professional career, Senator Ronaldson said. The scheme provides financial assistance, worth an annual $450,000 for up to 50 individuals. The breakdown of 2014 Bursaries per State and Territory is as follows: NSW - 14 recipients TAS - 1 recipients VIC - 5 recipients QLD - 17 recipients WA - 3 recipients SA - 1 recipient Total - 41 recipients Presenting bursaries to the Victorian recipients at a ceremony in Melbourne today, Senator Ronaldson said the bursaries help students study a wide-range of topics including nursing and other health sciences through to education, commerce and law. An education is the most valuable tool a person can have and I wish each and every one of 2014 Long Tan Bursary recipients the very best in their future endeavours, he said. The Bursary is named after the Battle of Long Tan during the Vietnam War. It is administered by the Australian Veterans Children Assistance Trust on behalf of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Applications for each academic year open on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, 18 August, and close 31 October. There have been more than 450 recipients since the Scheme commenced in 2000. For more information on the Long Tan Bursary Scheme, visit the DVA website. Editor’s note: Students will be presented with bursaries at state presentations in the coming months. A list of recipients in each location, who wish to be named, is attached. Media inquiries: Minister Ronaldson: Brad Rowswell 02 6277 7820 or 0417 917 796 Department of Veterans’ Affairs Media: 02 6289 6203 Long Tan bursary recipients for 2014* State/Territory & Name Area of Study NSW - 14 recipients Miss Susan Benton Bachelor of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland Miss Ashlee Reeves Bachelor of Nursing, University of New England Miss Margaret Loftus Bachelor of Management, University of Technology Mr Jake Stalker Bachelor of Psychology, University of Western Sydney Miss Gemma Green Bachelor of Ancient History, Macquarie University Mr John Mathieson Bachelor of Science, University of Technology, Sydney Mr Brynn McGarry-Watson Bachelor of Graphic Design, University of Canberra Miss Katherine Neville Bachelor of Design (Games), Royal Melbourne Institute Mr Angus Watt Bachelor of Arts, University of Queensland Miss Shiloh Bone Diploma of Library Of Information Services, Southbank TAFE/QUT Ms Zoe Miller Bachelor Health Science, University of Sydney TAS - 1 recipient Miss Emma Magnusson-Reid Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts), University of Tasmania VIC - 5 recipients Ms Teresa Vandekolk Bachelor (Hons) Health and Medical Science, Deakin University Miss Erin O’Brien Bachelor of Education, La Trobe University Miss Jenalle Baker Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hon), La Trobe University QLD - 17 recipients Miss Erin Law Bachelor of Paramedic, University of Tasmania Miss Chara Scroope Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Social Science, University of Queensland Miss Cyree Fenton Bachelor of Design (Architecture), Queensland University of Technology Miss Lilli Newman Certificate 11 &111 Professional Development Performing Arts, Patrick Studios Australia Miss Wilhelmena Rawling Bachelor of Nursing, James Cook University Mr Toby Brunckhorst Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology Miss Demie Parry Bachelor of Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology Mr Ashley Wright Certificate 111 Community Services Work Miss Elisabeth Silvester Bachelor of Business, Open Universities Miss Jessica Duncan Bachelor of Arts/Laws, University of Queensland Miss Kassia Earnshaw Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery, University of Queensland WA – 3 recipients Miss Eloise Davies Bachelor of Science, University of Western Australia Miss Sophie Mackin Bachelor of Science, University of Western Australia Miss Jasmine Crabbe Bachelor of Public Relations, Murdoch University SA – 1 recipient Miss Chelsea Duthie Bachelor Health Science, University of Adelaide
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:01:02 +0000
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