University of Adelaide bids farewell to Australia Awards scholars
The University of Adelaide recently held a special event to mark the conclusion of some Australia Awards (AA) scholars' studies and bid them farewell.
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) that provide opportunities for people from developing countries, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities.
The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships aim to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.
The AA Scholars who finished their studies at the University of Adelaide in Semester 1 2024 came from a number of countries around the world, including the Solomon Islands, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Pakistan and Zambia.
The ceremony provided a platform to celebrate the achievements of scholars, who graduated from a range of degrees including a Master of Education, Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural Engineering), Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business, Master of Nursing Science, Master of Public Policy, and Doctor of Philosophy (Business).
Ms Jill Collins, State Director, South Australia State Office, DFAT, and Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), University of Adelaide, delivered speeches to celebrate the scholars and acknowledge their contributions.
Two of the scholars also took to the stage to share their personal journeys and insights gained during their time in Australia. They recounted their experiences under the Australia Awards program and their academic and cultural experiences at the University of Adelaide, offering a heartfelt look at their transformative time in Australia.
The graduating scholars now join the ranks of the University of Adelaide’s global alumni community, comprising over 164,000 people over 148 countries.
