| 7 May 2024: The following five students from Sydney’s East have been awarded life-changing Harding Miller Education Foundation scholarships.
Randwick Girls High School: Daniela Chidi-Egboka; Sydney Girls High School: Alysa Liu, Fariha Ali, Hoang Kim Nguyen, & Olivia Li
The scholarships are awarded to students at the start of Year 9, and, at the end of Year 10, the recipients are invited to reapply for another two years of support. The four years of scholarship support is valued at over $20,000.
“I find significant meaning in the Harding Miller scholarship. It is a chance for empowerment and hope,” says Sydney Girls High School student Fariha Ali.
“Ever since I was a kid, I have wanted to get a higher education in medicine and/or architecture. I would love to study medicine so I can create a pathway to neuroscience.
“I am extremely inspired about how women who do not have equal opportunities and who have experienced hardship still aspire to become greater in life.
“This scholarship is a potent reminder of the vital role that women play in advancing the world.
“To me, the Harding Miller scholarship provides much more than just material support during high school. It will be a driving force in my academic and personal development.
“It stands for my belief that I can overcome obstacles and realise my goals.”
Harding Miller scholarships are provided to female students who show high academic potential and who are currently experiencing low socioeconomic circumstances.
Each scholarship recipient receives a new laptop, high-speed internet, face-to-face and online tutoring, online homework assistance, prepaid expense cards to cover school essentials such as textbooks and excursions, as well as study skills resources and a personal coach to guide them over the four years of the scholarship.
Harding Miller Education Foundation Chief Operations Officer Caroline Hill says the Foundation is proud to be providing vital support to help promising young girls reach their full potential.
“We are so pleased to announce the five students from Sydney’s East as some of the scholarship recipients for 2024. The Foundation’s vital support for high-potential young girls experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage has become even more critical as our country faces increased pressures with higher costs of living,” adds Caroline.
“Our scholarship recipients are bright, talented, and engaged but don’t currently have the resources they need to make the most of their educational opportunities. The scholarship provides them with tangible items and practical things that give these young women a hand to complete their high-school education and take advantage of tertiary opportunities.
“Our scholarships offer more than just a financial boost. Our scholars are also paired with a volunteer coach who provides them with mentorship throughout the year. This support can often be the difference between continuing education or dropping out for an uncertain future.
“We encourage any other local young girls who may need support to consider applying for a Harding Miller Education Foundation scholarship this year.”
Since its launch in 2015, Harding Miller has supported more than 1,200 scholarship recipients in 350+ public Australian high schools.
Applications for scholarships for 2025 will open from 15 July to 18 September 2024.
To find out more information, get involved, or support the Harding Miller Education Foundation, please visit http://www.hardingmillereducationfoundation.org.au. |
