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story by Ge n e vie ve Sa n ch e z
|e transforming power
of generosity
The University’s long history
of philanthropic support
from alumni, friends and
staff has enhanced the
university experience of
thousands of students.
E
xtending back to our earliest founding
days, the generosity of benefactors
has strengthened the University by
expanding our campuses and facilities,
increasing the capacity of our libraries,
supporting pursuit of excellence in teaching
and funding advances in research.
Our donors, like our students, come from
many backgrounds, and their motivation
for giving is shaped by their experiences
and by witnessing the University’s
tremendous impact on the world it serves.
Left to right: George
Koutouzis, Courtney Chow,
Maria Hull and Axl Galvez
Photo by Michael Mullan
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“On a daily basis I am reminded of
the outstanding talent we have around
us at the University of Adelaide,” says
Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor
Warren Bebbington.
“Our staff and students are the lifeblood
of this University and donations go directly
towards supporting their important work.”
Scholarships are among the most
consistently donor-supported areas
over the past 140 years.
In 2013, our Appeals raised over $250,000
in donations, with over $140,000 given for
scholarships for students in need of financial
support. Not only do these scholarships
instil confidence in young students who
may have missed out on university, they
motivate them to achieve their best.
Funds raised in last year’s University
Appeal have enabled an additional four
first-year students to commence studies,
with the weight of their financial burden
eased by a scholarship.
Medical student George Koutouzis
says the scholarship he has received will
contribute to his accommodation and
living expenses, while Axl Galvez aims to
reduce his part-time work to prioritise his
engineering studies. Aspiring lawyer Courtney
Chow is looking forward to focusing on her
legal work, while Maria Hull, an 18-yearold Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of
Mathematical and Computer Science
student, wants to become a teacher.
Maria was a child under the
Guardianship of the Minister from the age
of 12 and moved between 11 different
placements, six schools and from New
South Wales to South Australia.
“This scholarship is an unexpected
godsend to me as it will assist with the
costs of study, supplies and everyday
expenses, while also allowing me to focus
on my community involvement,” she says.
