Wind farm grants support students

SEVEN scholarships have been awarded to students studying renewable energy at Federation University’s Mount Helen campus.

Provided by the Moorabool Wind Farm, operator Goldwind Australia representatives Jose Matthew and Navneet Sharma presented the awards at a ceremony last month.

“Moorabool Wind Farm is proud to support local TAFE students as part of its ongoing long-term community benefit sharing program,” said Mr Mathew.

“This is the second year we have partnered with Federation University to offer scholarships to local students.

“We were pleased to increase the number of scholarships on offer this year and broaden the range of courses we can support.”

Amelia Johnson and Evie Hirst were each awarded $5000 scholarships as part of their Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science.

Daniella Anzai, Lucy Darce, Shannon Lormier, Felicity Patterson and Deanne Smith were awarded $3000 scholarships to help with their studies.

“When reviewing the applications, I was impressed by the passion of the applicants to complete their studies, with a few of the applicants switching careers or making personal sacrifices to follow their ambitions,” said Clare Powell, head of community engagement at Goldwind Australia.

“We are proud to be able to support them and assist in covering costs for textbooks, travel and equipment.”