Bursaries & Scholarships

BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Enhancing the Student Experience: The KRB Bursary Program

KRB’s Bursary Program provides many opportunities for students from a diversity of backgrounds to attend KRB, to gain many benefits and to make a significant contribution to school life. In turn, many of these students give back to KRB in a variety of ways, both while they are students and as alumnae.

Each of the students who is currently a recipient of one of our named scholarships or bursaries has provided below some insights into their experience at KRB.

TILLY COGGAN

YEAR 11 BOARDER Cootamundra Recipient of the Alison Stephen Scholarship “The Alison Stephen Scholarship provides me with extensive opportunities that I may not have experienced if I continued my education in the country. The most significant time for me when I said to myself "Wow, I am lucky to be here" was when I was given the opportunity to go to Macquarie University and experience a Science Extension conference. This conference gave me knowledge and insight about university life, and I was interested to learn that PhD students often mentor students to help them to grow further in their research and investigations.

I think that my education at KRB will always provide me with a place that I can be grateful for and this will further broaden my future by providing connections and opportunities to meet new people.”

FRANKIE GORMAN-COATES

YEAR 11 Sydney Recipient of the Mary Shanahan rscj OAM Scholarship “After many years of dance training, I was able to express my talents by performing this year in the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and represent the School in front of an enthusiastic audience. It was amazing to be part of such a professional production with a live orchestra, a great backstage crew, and wonderful sets within a professional theatre. I have developed a love of learning at KRB and hope to carry this as a habit of lifelong learning wherever life takes me. I also know there is a worldwide community of people of the Sacred Heart to tap into when I get the opportunity to travel, and that a peer group of friends from the Class of 2023 will be always there in the future to offer each other support. As well, the mentoring from Sister Mary Shanahan this year has been truly inspiring.”

PHOEBE HORTON

YEAR 11 BOARDER Narromine Recipient of the Dunphy Foundation Sister Philomene Tiernan rscj Bursary “Being a boarder at KRB gave me an opportunity to participate in the Procession of Lanterns. Here I saw the strong bond and connection of the boarding house as we came together for this very special tradition.

My KRB education will enable me to attend university and study a career which I am interested in. It has also given me more self confidence that will be vital for my future in the workforce.”

EMILY SMITH

YEAR 11 BOARDER Wellington Recipient of the Margaret Kirkpatrick Scholarship “During my first year at KRB, I have received many opportunities, including work experience as part of my Business Services course, which has assisted me in developing a range of skills for my future career pathway.

The skills I am gaining from my KRB education will help me to achieve my goal to study Sports Management in the future. I also believe that my education will support me and encourage me to take more risks regarding my career choice and my HSC course work.”

POPPY MINCHIN

YEAR 11 BOARDER Temora Recipient of the Dunphy Foundation Sister Philomene Tiernan rscj Bursary “I have been offered many opportunities, one of these is the Robotics Team between KRB and St Catherine’s. This has allowed me to connect with students at other schools and taught me skills in engineering, coding and working in a team environment.

My experiences at KRB have exceeded my expectations in every aspect imaginable. I have made many new friends who continue to support me just as I support them. This creates a really positive environment both academically and socially. I have been pushed beyond my limits and achieved things I did not know I could achieve. I have learned what my strengths and weaknesses are and have acquired skills that address both these areas which will assist me greatly in the future.”

BRIDGET SHARMAN

YEAR 9 Cootamundra Recipient of the Alison Stephen Scholarship “The opportunity of living in the city and becoming a boarder has really made an impact on my life. I have enjoyed living with girls aged 12 to 18 and I have developed friendships that will last a lifetime.

KRB has broadened my knowledge in many different aspects of education and has given me an understanding of the culture of a Sacred Heart School. It has extended my knowledge in the classroom and led me to understand different ways in which to learn. KRB has also allowed me to develop new ways of meeting people which will help me in the future by making me more comfortable in social situations.”

If you are interested in hearing more about the Bursary Program or are considering making a Bequest to the School, please contact:

Mary Cook Director of Advancement & Community. e: cookm@krb.nsw.edu.au

Tilly Coggan

Frankie Gorman-Coates

Phoebe Horton

Emily Smith