Dylan Alcott Foundation

The Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarship has given Daphne Dale the resources she needs to excel in her studies and explore all the possibilities the Bachelor of Science degree has to offer.

The Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarship was established with the goal of removing barriers for young people living with disability.

Daphne has lived her whole life with a physical disability called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a condition which causes her bones to be fragile and break easily. This meant Daphne often missed school due to broken bones and dislocated joints.

Now undertaking the Bachelor of Science with a dream of pursuing marine biology, Daphne is extremely passionate about studying the natural world, but initially found university challenging.

The Scholarship has removed some financial stress and allowed Daphne to invest in accessibility aids to help her complete her assignments and seek volunteer opportunities.

At the Dylan Alcott Foundation, we believe in equal opportunities for all individuals, and the transformative power of education and mentorship. Our hope is to create lasting change, where the students we support feel as though they have the backing to succeed. We want to give students the best chance to enjoy their studies, be social and enjoy the full university experience.Dylan Alcott AO

“The university experience has a lot to offer, not simply the study and qualification, but being part of a community, meeting new people, having all that social engagement, sharing your experiences and testing your own ideas and thoughts in a broader context.

“This scholarship will go a long way to sustaining a student while they are at uni, and the Dylan Alcott Foundation is so delighted to be partnering with the University to make the scholarship happen,” Dylan said. 

This year Daphne has enjoyed making new friends and attending field trips, and she’s excited about what the future holds, hoping to find employment where she can share her love for marine biology and palaeobiology with the world.

I want to say thank you to the donors for this scholarship – I am so grateful for your belief in me and others like me.Daphne