The recipients of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Scholarship Awards for 2024 are:
- Yvette Sade Lapworth
- Bella-Rose Scott
- Lawson Connor
- Max Dries
- Sierra Bernice Jaques
- Ethan Monks
- Kai James Buchanan
- Jaylon Pearce
- Finn Sambono-Gotte
- Sky Ritchie
“I’m intending to pursue a career in occupational therapy or work in disability care,” Finn Sambono-Gotte said.
“This scholarship will support me financially, especially for buying a laptop to help with my studies, as well as potential opportunities for exploring pathways in my areas of interest.”
For more than a decade, the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Aspirations Program has provided scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in ACT public schools.
Each year, the ACT Government delivers the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Scholarships Program which supports students studying in Years 11 and 12, promoting participation in leadership and career opportunities.
“All of the successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Scholarship recipients have demonstrated determination and great capacity to meet the challenges of secondary studies in their application process,” Yvette Berry, ACT Minister for Education and Youth Affairs, said.
“I have no doubt exciting things await you for the remainder of your senior secondary studies and beyond, and I look forward to hearing about your future pursuits and successes.
“I also want congratulate parents, mentors, teachers and other members of your communities who have given time, effort, and care to guide and encourage you all.”
