Ten years of supporting students

By Stephanie Holliday

GREATER Shepparton Foundation are now entering their tenth year of helping local students pursuing tertiary studies cope with the costs encumbered from beginning their higher education chapters.

So far, the Lift Off Education Scholarship program has awarded over half a million dollars in support to those embarking on their further education journeys, a response to the increasing number of our young people not able to afford the transition from secondary education to post- secondary education.

Monga Mukasa, an inaugural recipient of a Lift Off scholarship in 2014, spoke of how grateful he was for the chance to be helped financially when he commenced his studies.

Monga is now the La Trobe educational partnerships co-ordinator for the Bradford Pathway Program.

“Receiving some financial assistance when I began University was invaluable. It’s amazing that Greater Shepparton Foundation have continued to help young people in our region with the costs associated with commencing studies.”

Lift Off Scholarships are awarded to young people aged 16 – 25 years for approved higher education courses, including Diplomas and Bachelor programs, and range from $2,000 for one year and up to $10,000 over three years. The program is made possible with the support of local businesses and contributing individuals.

Including this 2023 cohort, Lift Off has supported 120 local students into postsecondary education by helping to overcome financial and other barriers to their education aspirations and to achieving their full potential.

More information regarding Lift Off Education Scholarships can be found on the ‘Scholarships’ page on the GSF website www.greatershepparton.foundation