Three students who graduated from Sandhurst Schools in 2022 have been awarded the prestigious Hansen Scholarship from Melbourne University. The trio graduated from their respective Colleges last year, achieving academic success and demonstrating a commitment to their communities.

Ethan Lay from Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga, Ella Gibson from Catholic College Wodonga and Lochlan Tresize from Catherine McAuley College Bendigo were among only 23 students Australia wide to be awarded the significant scholarship.

The scholars will be supported with a full scholarship for the duration of their bachelor’s degree at the University of Melbourne. They will also receive a living allowance, mentoring and pastoral care, academic, cultural, career and other development opportunities, and free accommodation in a purpose-built student residence, Little Hall.

From this year, scholars will be able to access these benefits when they continue into an honours degree at the University of Melbourne following their undergraduate degree, or if they study a Diploma of Languages alongside their degree.

Program Patron and University of Melbourne Chancellor Jane Hansen AO and Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell presented the 2023 Hansen Scholarships at a ceremony in the new Arts and Cultural Building on the Parkville campus.

“I am delighted to welcome the fourth intake of Hansen Scholars to the University of Melbourne,” Ms Hansen said. “These impressive young students have been selected in recognition of their outstanding academic success, resilience and determination to achieve their ambitions.”

“The scholars will be supported and encouraged to aim high and pursue their dreams while studying at the University. I look forward to watching their progress as they form life-long connections, a strong sense of purpose and develop into the future leaders they aspire to be.”

Professor Maskell congratulated the 2023 cohort and applauded the Hansen Little Foundation for their generous support. “The Hansen Scholarship provides a transformative opportunity for students to access an outstanding university education and to embrace that opportunity in full,” Professor Maskell said. “Like the cohorts before them, I have no doubt that these students will fully embrace the opportunity which has been provided thanks to the vision and generosity of Jane Hansen AO and Paul Little.”

We wish Ethan, Ella and Lochlan all the best with their studies this year as they commence their respective courses. Ethan Lay (Bachelor of Biomedicine) - Ella Gibson (Bachelor of Arts) –
Lochlan Tresize (Bachelor of Science).