Some of the barriers Hunter River High School student Elizabeth O'Donnell faced in pursuing her dream to become a voice actor were brought down this month after her bid for an academic scholarship was successful.
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The Year 9 student was awarded a four-year Harding Miller Education Foundation academic scholarship worth more than $20,000 at the annual Public Education Foundation's awards in Sydney last week.
"I intend to make the most of the Harding Miller education Foundation Scholarship, by getting the necessary school supplies that will assist with my learning," Miss O'Donnell said.
The Harding Miller Education Foundation is focused on supporting hard working and high academic achieving young women. It provides winners with tools and support to help boost their academic success and achieve their career aspirations.
Scholarship recipients receive new laptops, high speed internet, face-to-face and online tutoring, subject and career guidance, mentoring and financial support to help cover the costs of uniforms, books and school expenses.
Miss O'Donnell said this would "greatly impact" her academic performance and increase her chances of getting into university.
"Elizabeth is well deserving of the scholarship. We are sure it will help her to achieve success in coming years and put her in a position to fulfil her tertiary education and career aspirations after school," Cara Varian, the foundation's executive director, said.