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Profiles of scholarship holders
Sariah Xu – Music Scholarship
Sariah Xu, who had just completed her third year of B Music at the University of Queensland, is one of the most talented viola players of her age in Australia. She has benefited greatly by receiving a music scholarship to continue her studies whilst living at Duchesne. … Read moreGabriella Blokland – Young Achievers Scholarship
Gabriella Blokland was attending St George State High School in 2011 when she was recommended by her Principal for the Young Achievers Program, offered by the University of Queensland. … Read more-
Background
Duchesne College Foundation was established in 2013 to achieve a range of objectives. Provide financial assistance through scholarships and bursaries to students, development and improve the building and facilities within the college to name but a few.
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Chair of the Foundation
It has been a time of ‘implementation and learning’ during the inaugural year of the Duchesne College Foundation. The Foundation, like any new enterprise with limited resources, has experienced typical 'start up' obstacles - such as the lack of a workable database which significantly affects our ability to engage with our potential philanthropic community.
