Making a difference to students' lives

The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships Fund makes a real difference to students' lives --just ask this year's recipients.

Each year, the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships Fund gives two talented and deserving students the financial support to realise their potential through studying at university. This year's recipients, Glenn Smith and Vanessa Hughes, exemplify the talent and dedication of students who benefit from the Fund.

Glenn, who is studying for a double degree in Finance and Law, says that the Scholarship has helped to relieve the financial burden of moving and studying away from home, allowing him to focus on his studies.

"Especially in my situation where my parents live in the country and I must support myself away from home, the Scholarship has made the transition to university much easier and I am grateful for that," says Glenn. "I would like to say a huge thank you and say how grateful I am to have been a recipient. I just hope people who give to the Scholarships Fund understand the difference they make!"

MBBS student Vanessa Hughes equally values the Scholarship. Vanessa's passion for medicine saw her travel from Alice Springs to Adelaide; a move she says was prompted by the University of Adelaide's scholastic excellence and commitment to research.

Vanessa says the Scholarship has greatly eased the difficulties of moving interstate, funding her flights back home during the holidays and allowing her to reside at St. Ann's College, "a home away from home", during the semester. The funds have also helped her purchase medical textbooks.

"It is an honour to receive such a prestigious award and I truly hope that future students can benefit from the Scholarships Fund just as I have," says Vanessa.

Many gifted students are faced with financial barriers to university study, from rising course fees to the cost of living. The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships Fund is a vital source of support for financially disadvantaged students, and is entirely funded by gifts from alumni and friends of the University. ■

If you wish to donate to the Fund, or would like more information, contact

Helen Paul,
Development and Alumni:
Phone: +61 8 8303 4275
Email: helen.paul@adelaide.edu.au
Website: www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/giving

Story Lana Guineay

Alumni and Friends Survey results

Thank you to those alumni and friends who participated in our recent on-line survey, which was available on the Development and Alumni website from June through to the end of August 2006. The survey response was not large enough to provide solid trend data. However, we did receive some valuable feedback from those who participated. Congratulations to the four winners of the University of Adelaide USB flash drives.