Inaugural scholarships
Help with studies for duo
TWO first-year University of Queensland students are the inaugural recipients of the Warwick Solar Farm – Bright Futures Scholarship, an annual investment in the Southern Downs community.
Benjamin Guy from Warwick and Benjamin Rogers from Applethorpe have been awarded $5000 scholarships, which support commencing first year students from the region in their studies at UQ.
UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry congratulated Mr Guy and Mr Rogers on being named the inaugural scholars.
“UQ is not only committed to being a global leader in sustainability but also supporting Queensland communities, especially in major regional centres, like the Darling Downs,” Professor Terry said.
“Some new students, like these young men, leave their family and community behind and face challenges that are unique to those of their city classmates.”
After graduating from Assumption College in Warwick last year, Mr Guy chose to study a Bachelor of Computer Science and plans to major in machine learning.
“My interest in majoring in this field comes from the impressive continual advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality,” he said.
“To be on the forefront of developing such technology would certainly be a goal I am striving for.
“Moving from Warwick, which is such a small town, to Brisbane has been an exciting experience and I am loving my time studying at UQ and enjoying the challenges and opportunities.”
Mr Rogers is a first-year engineering student who hoped to major in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
“I want to work in the renewable energy or recycling industries as a professional, as these industries show great promise for growth and potential for employment opportunities,” he said.