Current Recipients | The Order of Australia Association Foundation

Current Awardees

Skyla Christine Schmid

Skyla, who is 22 years old, is studying for a Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management), at the University of South Australia, and will soon be undertaking a Master of Management (Marketing), also at the University of South Australia.

Rani Alexandra Nair

Alex, who is 22 years old, is studying for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiations, specifically Medical Imaging at RMIT. Alex lives in Sale, but attends RMIT’s Bundoora Campus, about three hours away by car.

Amy Elizabeth Martin

Amy Martin, who is 25 years of age, is undertaking a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Degree at the University of Adelaide.

Prisca Issa

Prisca Issa, who is 21 years old, is enrolled in a joint Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Psychology at the University of South Australia.

The Scholarships

The Scholarships have two significant features. Awardees receive :

a Scholarship of $40,000 which is tailored to the awardee’s individual needs to include tuition fees, living allowance, text books and equipment ; and
an introduction to and a personal mentoring relationship with a volunteer mentor who is a recipient of the Order of Australia and is eminent in the chosen field of study of the awardee.

Selection of Scholarship Awardees

Every year the Foundation, in consultation with the generous donors who have provided the funding for individual scholarships, offers Scholarships to selected Universities. The Universities then call for applications for the awards. The selection of Scholarship awardees is guided by an independent National Selection Panel chaired by Professor Michael Hamerston and consisting of representatives from the Universities designated for the awards. The candidates are assessed on their academic achievements,

potential as future leaders in their field of study,
community involvement for the benefit of Australia,
need for financial assistance to achieve their potential.

The Foundation has so far awarded 43 Scholarships to undergraduates covering all States and Territories and a further two will be awarded in 2021.

Awardees receive a Scholarship of $40,000 which is tailored to their individual needs. These include tuition fees, living allowance, text books and equipment.

An introduction to and a personal mentoring relationship with a volunteer mentor who is a member of the Order of Australia and is eminent in the chosen field of study of the awardee.