Financial windfall for region’s students

THE District Council of Grant continues to proudly support the next generation of leaders recognising the hard work of local high school students with financial sponsorship for further education.

Five students from Years 10 to 12, living in the District Council of Grant and studying at Allendale East Area School or in Mount Gambier, have each received a $750 Academic Scholarship.

The awards celebrate students who consistently demonstrate their school’s values, maintain a strong attendance and express a commitment to further study.

District Council of Grant Mayor Kylie Boston said was a privilege for council to encourage and support local students to pursue their education goals.

“Council is proud to celebrate and reward the hard work of our young people,” Mayor Boston said. “Our region thrives because of these young people. Education is so important for the growth of our youth and these scholarships provide a great opportunity for students to build their skills and achieve their goals in their chosen fields.

“I would like to extend a huge congratulations to all the 2025 scholarship recipients and wish them the best on their future education journey.”

The 2025 District Council of Grant Academic Scholarship Award winners are:

• Emily Bowman from Allendale East Area School;

• Brad Walkom from Grant High School;

• Peta Polgreen from Mount Gambier High School;

• Chelsea Job from St Martins Lutheran College;

• Cedar Scott from Tenison Woods College.

Allendale East Area School principal Kylie Smith said the program makes a real difference to regional students like Emily to prepare for their future.

“We are delighted to have the ongoing support of the District Council of Grant each year, providing an opportunity for our local rural students to gain much appreciated funds to assist them in achieving their best academic results as they prepare for a transition to further study and/or employment,” Mrs Smith said.

“Emily has been an exemplary role model at Allendale East Area School, consistently embodying our core values of Excellence, Courage, and Respect. Her leadership extends across all year levels, and she is diligently working towards completing her SACE and Certificate III in Child Studies. Emily’s gratitude and humility shine through as she plans to use her scholarship to assist in her studies.”

Allendale East Area School student Emily Bowman said she is looking forward to working towards her academic goals with the assistance from Council’s scholarship program.

“As a rural student, these funds will assist in alleviating some financial pressures that come with transitioning from school to further study and employment. With the rising costs of living including transport, I am very grateful to receive this scholarship and want to thank the Grant District Council for their support for my education,” Miss Bowman said