Two Locals awarded prestigious Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships
Thursday, 6 March, 2014
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, congratulates two Mitchell residents on being awarded the prestigious 2014 Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships to undertake study, research and professional development overseas.
Mr Michael Haughey was awarded the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Postgraduate Scholarship to study Electrical Engineering in Singapore.
Miss Alison Maniego was awarded the Endeavour Research Fellowship to study Biochemistry and Cell Biology in France.
“This is a great achievement for them both, a testimony of their hard work and dedication to further develop their studies overseas, said Alex Hawke
Applications for the 2015 Endeavour Scholarship and Fellowship open in April 2014. For further information visit http://www.education.gov.au/australia-awards-endeavour-scholarships-and-fellowships
Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships aim to:
· develop ongoing educational, research and professional links between individuals, organisations and countries
· increase the skills and global awareness of high achieving individuals from Australia and overseas
· contribute to Australia’s reputation as a high quality provider of education and training and a leader in research and innovation
· increase the productivity of Australians through international study, research or professional development experience.
“The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are internationally competitive scholarships which promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia and selected countries,” concluded Alex Hawke.