Scholarship to support budding conservationist

A Mandurah high school student received a prestigious scholarship last week to support her tertiary studies in 2017.

Frederick Irwin Anglican School student Corrina Gosby was ecstatic to discover she was among three West Australian hopefuls to be awarded a US$4000 scholarship by the Alcoa Foundation.

The competitive Alcoa Foundation Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program rewards students who are children of Alcoa employees that demonstrate excellence in leadership, academic achievement and community service.

“I thank Alcoa for providing this amazing opportunity to young students all around the world and my parents for always pushing me to reach my potential,” she said.

“After I graduate I would really like to make a difference to the Australian environment through conservation of our unique ecosystems and by creating a sustainable world in which people can diminish their carbon footprints on an individual level.”

Corrina is planning on studying environmental science at the University of Western Australia and was one of hundreds of students that globally applied for the sought-after scholarships.

Alcoa of Australia managing director Michael Parker said the company was proud to support young people committed to their education and striving to make a positive difference in the world.

“By providing these scholarships, we hope to inspire and help students to excel in their future studies and one day become community leaders,” he said.