SIXTEEN local students have each been given a $2,000 head start to help with their studies at last night’s Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship ceremony.

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The scholarships are proudly supported by Port Stephens Council and funded by local businesses. This year, 13 businesses generously donated $32,000 collectively to help local students realise their potential.

Ampcontrol, Destination Port Stephens, Hunter Land, Hunter Readymixed Concrete, McDonald Jones Homes, Newcastle Airport, Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, Salamander Bay Recycling, Soldiers Point Bowling Club, SUEZ Resource Recovery Centre, The Wests Groups, Tomago Aluminium and Weathertex all contributed to the 2019 program.

Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says the program highlights the capability and dedication of local students.

“Whether it’s a year’s worth of textbooks, a laptop, or help with accommodation, this contribution goes a long way to support local students and encourage life-long learning,” Mayor Palmer said.

“This year, our scholarships will help students studying everything from Mechatronics and Engineering to Pacific Studies and Music.

“The strength of the applications we received absolutely blew me away. Our young people in Port Stephens are committed not just to their own development, but are also interested in giving back to our community through their professional choices.

“It’s wonderful to see so many bright and determined Port Stephens students benefit from the generosity of our local businesses.

“By investing in these scholarships, our businesses make a big difference in the lives of young people setting out on the next stage of their academic journey.

“I want to thank all of our local businesses who have invested in the Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program — some for many years — for their generosity. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to support the aspirations of our young people in this way.”

To submit an expression of interest in sponsoring a scholarship in the 2019 program, email ed@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

2019 Mayoral Academic Scholarship recipients

Georgia Sulis — SUEZ Resource Recovery Centre Scholarship | Bachelor of Science at University of Newcastle

Lauren Moore — McDonald Jones Homes Scholarship | Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at University of NSW

Elisa Mate — Newcastle Airport Scholarship | Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce at University of Newcastle

Danielle Lewis — The Wests Group Scholarship | Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined at University of Newcastle

Russell Hamlyn-Harris — Newcastle Airport Scholarship | Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University

Thomas Boehm — Tomago Aluminium Scholarship | Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering at University of Newcastle

Amelia Owens — Salamander Bay Recycling Scholarship | Bachelor of Biomedical Science at University of Newcastle

Thomas Priest — Destination Port Stephens Scholarship | Bachelor of Pacific Studies/Music at Australian National University

Joshua Freeman — The Wests Group Scholarship | Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts at University of NSW

Rebecca Petterson — Weathertex Scholarship | Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) at University of Sydney

Noah Gannon — Hunter Land | Bachelor of Environmental Science & Management at Newcastle University

Adam Bradley — Hunter Readymixed Concrete Scholarship | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering at University of NSW

Callum Gascoigne — Weathertex Scholarship | Bachelor of Applied Finance at Macquarie University

Jayden Maidstone — Ampcontrol Scholarship | Bachelor Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) & Electronic Engineering (Honours) at University of Newcastle

Ashleigh Pearson — Raymond Terrace Bowling Club Scholarship | Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) at University of New England

Mitchell Evans — Soldiers Point Bowling Club Scholarship | Bachelor of Education (Primary) at University of Newcastle