Shoalhaven students Evelyn Easterbrook from Nowra High School and Indeeka Pinkard from Shoalhaven High School have been awarded life-changing Harding Miller Education Foundation scholarships.
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.
“The scholarship provides the opportunity for me to further my education with minimal restriction, and to be able to know that I am getting what I need to be successful at school, with equity to my peers,” said Nowra High School student Evelyn Easterbrook.
“I want to study veterinary science because of my passion for animals. I am also involved in the school’s agricultural program, particularly the cattle and chicken clubs.
“I am exceptionally proud of my achievements to date and look forward to the opportunities that the scholarship will provide,” Evelyn said.
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.
