Giving has so many benefits, for donors as well as recipients. Here are just a few stories which demonstrate the power of philanthropy.
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Lizzy Barnes-Keoghan: A chance to learn
If it hadn’t been for the May Dunn Scholarship, Lizzy would have dropped out of uni and abandoned her studies.
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Tyson Holloway-Clarke: An emerging future leader
To call Tyson a high achiever is in some ways an understatement.
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Catherine Phillips: Growing in confidence
The ExxonMobil Scholarship and Internship helped Catherine to build up her skills and confidence.
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Celeste Guzzo: Recognising community engagement
For Celeste, helping others is second nature. Her commitment to community engagement has now been recognised.
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Averil Astall: College experience through scholarship
Averil had her heart set on studying at University. There was only one problem: the cost.
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Jemima Amery-Gale: Vet Science researcher receives boost
The Cybec Foundation scholarship allowed Jemima to continue her important research.
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Bridget Loughhead: Giving rural students a helping hand
The Mildura Alumni Scholarship helped Bridget to move to Melbourne and discover her true passion for mathematics.
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Grace Newton: Young lives remembered through scholarship
The memory of two young University of Melbourne students lives on through the Alexander and Bridget Jones Memorial Scholarship.
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Given the chance to compete on world stage
First in the Family Scholarship recipient Sopone Souphanh has not taken her opportunities at Melbourne for granted, working hard to compete among the best across the globe.
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One woman’s enthusiasm inspires generations
For over 65 years Nancy Millis (1922 - 2012) was a trailblazer for women in science.
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Scholarship aims to empower women in the Super industry
The inaugural recipient of the Cbus Super Mavis Robertson Scholarship said she is proud to be an ambassador of the scholarship.
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Smart Steps
A timely scholarship is driving a quest to help people get back on their feet – literally.
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A Helping Hand
A memorial gift is supporting rural and regional students.
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Lasting Legacy
How giving back became a crusade for a devotee of the arts.
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Hands-on Learning
A dedicated fund is helping students make the most of the university’s dookie campus.