Gallipoli Scholarship Fund (GSF)
Through the Calleo Indigenous Bursary, the CICF proudly supports the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund by funding disadvantaged descendants of our Indigenous military Veterans to undertake tertiary study. In 2021, three Calleo Indigenous bursaries were awarded to Kyla West, Jonah Glover and Lara Paton to assist them in their first year of tertiary study, and we are continuing to support them in their second year in 2022. As well, Calleo Indigenous is supporting three additional first-year scholars in 2022: Mikayla Budda-Deen, Jessica Roche and Georgia Rose.
Kyla West is now entering her second year at Newcastle University, where she is studying for a Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies, having achieved outstanding academic results in 2021. Her great grandfather, Leonard Anderson, served as a Commando in World War 2. Meet Kyla West.
Jonah Glover is studying for a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours) at the University of Queensland. Jonah’s studies are linked to his immediate aspiration to become a NRL player, where he is a current member of the Brisbane Tigers squad. His intention is that his degree will provide a post-football career path in sports science. His great grandfather, William Glover, served in World War 1. Meet Jonah Glover.
Lara Paton is studying for a Bachelor of Applied Science for Exercise and Sports Science, Mastering in Neuroscience, at the University of Sydney. Upon completing this degree, Lara is intending to complete a Master of Physiotherapy. Lara is a keen hockey player and a lifesaver, currently furthering her expertise by completing training for inflatable lifeboat rescue. Her great grandfather, Robert Paton, served in World War 2.
Mikayla has commenced her first year for a Doctor of Medicine at Charles Sturt University at Orange. Her great grandfather, Albert Redman, served in the New Guinea campaign in World War 2. Jessica is studying for a Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Laws at the University of New England. Her great great-grandfather, Daniel Roche, served in World War 1. Georgia is studying for a Bachelor of International Studies at the University of Western Sydney. Her grandfather, George Rose, served in the New Guinea campaign in World War 2.
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