Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Curtin Scholarship Celebration Event
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The power of Curtin scholarships
Scholarships are more than financial support, they are a stepping stone for ambition, opportunity and success.
A life changing gift. Scholarships can open doors and shape the educational journey of Curtin University students. They do more than ease financial burden, they empower students to reach their full potential.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, scholarships are empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers. Together, we are transforming lives and strengthening communities, one student at a time.
‘Yaankga’ means ‘thank you’ in the Noongar language of WA’s South-West.
“The scholarships we are so fortunate to hold today lose their meaning if they are used solely for personal gain. Their purpose extends far beyond easing financial pressures or enhancing resumes. They exist to educate and empower us to create change, and to become advocates for those whose voices are too often unheard.”
Ava is a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student at Curtin, and 2024 recipient of the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship.
Moorditj Yorga Scholarship
The Moorditj Yorga Scholarship Program supports mature-aged Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander women – who may feel the promise of higher education has passed them by – to enter and succeed at Curtin University so they can return to their communities as strong leaders and role models.
Curtin Cares About Students Equity Scholarship
Students should be able to access the best education journey possible without their financial situation holding them back. With the Curtin Cares About Students Equity Scholarship, we can ease some of the financial stress for students facing hardship and ensure everyone has an equitable shot at their tertiary education dreams.
Allison Taylor Single Mum Scholarship
The Allison Taylor Single Mum Scholarship alleviates the financial burden for single mums in need by empowering them with financial support and resources as they pursue their degrees at Curtin. The Scholarship empowers the kindred spirits of Allison to pursue their higher education dreams and help transform their lives, and the lives of their children.
Messages of gratitude
Wheatley Family Foundation Scholarship
Rebecca Laffar-Smith
Bachelor of Arts student
Recipient
You will probably never truly understand how blessed I feel to have your support but please know, you’re making an incredible difference in my life. I intend to honour that gift by paying it forward in service to our community and the creative hearts and souls of others.
Wheatley Family Foundation Scholarship
Michelle Prater
APPL Group
Donor
We believe that everything starts with education; it provides the bandwidth for thinking differently. It is the foundation from which a person can create positive outcomes for themselves and others. Essentially, education is the ultimate tool required for change.
Hatch Women in Engineering Scholarship
Jade Boekeman
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) student
Recipient
I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. This opportunity will allow me to start my career on a high and I’m very excited to work at the company. I look forward to learning new things and acquiring new skills that will make me a better engineer and person.
Hatch Women in Engineering Scholarship
Catherine Evans
Hatch
Donor
Supporting scholarships allows us to invest in the future of exceptional individuals. Every candidate we encountered demonstrated remarkable talent and potential, making the selection process both inspiring and challenging. Our scholarship program not only supports talented students but also enriches our organisation by connecting us with future leaders.
Home Away From Home Scholarship
Charli Windberg
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery student
Recipient
My parents have always encouraged me to do the best I can do. However, it wasn’t within their means to financially support me through university. I’m extremely grateful for this scholarship, which enables me to pursue my dream of completing my medicine degree.
Home Away From Home Scholarship
Dean Macaulay
Accommodation and Community Services, Curtin University
Donor
Supporting students in regional Western Australia through the Home Away from Home Scholarship is essential, as it helps ease the pressures that can come with relocating for study. The scholarship provides stability and support, ensuring students feel safe, connected, and able to focus on their education. We are proud to be supporting this initiative and the opportunities it creates for regional students.
Boutique Advisers Private Wealth Women in Financial Planning Scholarship
Amelia Streeter
Bachelor of Commerce student
Recipient
I am very grateful for this amazing opportunity to have the support of Boutique Advisors throughout my last two years of my degree, I am very excited to be able to do my internship with them in my final semester.
Boutique Advisers Private Wealth Women in Financial Planning Scholarship
Belinda Good
Boutique Advisers Private Wealth
Donor
Boutique Advisers Private Wealth is passionate about supporting Curtin students in their quest to be part of the Financial Planning Industry. We are building a generational advice firm and provide a strong pathway for aspiring advisers that will enable them to be the best that they can be and be a valued team member of a great business. The Women in Financial Planning Scholarship is of particular importance to us due to the low percentage of females in the industry and we want to be part of the solution to turn this around.
Technical Resources Scholarship
Austin Delic
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Science student
Recipient
Your generosity is not only an investment in my education but also in the future that I aim to change. I will honour Technical Resources’ incredible support by working hard, giving back to my community and using my education for positive change. Thank you once again for your kindness and belief in students like me. I genuinely appreciate it.
Technical Resources Scholarship
David Burgwyn
Technical Resources
Donor
At Technical Resources, we are deeply proud to support the next generation of engineers through our annual engineering scholarships at Curtin University. As a WA family-owned and managed business, it’s a privilege to give back to the community that has shaped us, and to invest in the future of our industry. We are especially grateful for our strong and ongoing partnership with Curtin University, which allows us to help nurture emerging talent and celebrate the bright future of engineering in Western Australia.