News: Augustus Short Scholarship
Discovering new cancer therapies
Receiving an Augustus Short Scholarship in 2012 to study a Bachelor of Science (Molecular & Drug Design), Aimee Horsfall from Loxton South Australia, is today absorbed in research that could lead to changes in cancer treatments.
Engineering solutions to transform farming
Louise Thomas received an Augustus Short Scholarship in 2011 to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical & Sports). Today, Louise is the cofounder and mechatronics engineer at Tensorfield Agriculture, based in California.
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Aspiring barrister dreams big
In 2009, Minh Bui received a scholarship to study a Bachelor of Commerce at the 成人大片. With a passion for Law, Minh also studied a Bachelor of Laws, graduating with a LL.B and B.Com in 2013.
From medical graduate to country practice
Dr Natalie Payne received a scholarship in 2008 to study a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the 成人大片.聽Today, Natalie is a GP working and living in Tanunda, South Australia.
Supporting high-performing students in need
Augustus Short Scholarships support high-performing students who come from rural or remote areas, face financial hardship or another disadvantage. Thanks to the generosity of more than 330 donors, enough money has been raised in 2019 to offer an additional scholarship in perpetuity.
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Connor says thank you
With generous support from alumni and friends of the University, a new Augustus Short Scholarship was awarded in 2017.
Support helps Connor overcome challenges
The gift of education through a scholarship, award or grant for academic excellence can change the lives of outstanding students and inspire them to make a difference in the world.
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