RMIT students among inaugural Dylan Alcott Foundation scholarship recipients
- Jonathan Shar
- Dec 3, 2024
- 1 min read
Amy Roland and Jamie Pozdeeva have each been awarded the Dylan Alcott Foundation scholarship, valued at $10,000.
The celebration of Amy and Jamie's achievement coincides with The International Day of People with Disability.
Amy relocated to Melbourne to study at RMIT after discovering a passion for medical science while working in a pathology lab in her hometown of Byron Bay. She said the scholarship will support her aspiration to be a medical scientist.
Quotes attributable to RMIT Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) student Amy Roland
"Without the scholarship, I would be struggling to make ends meet and possibly unable to complete my studies. It will help cover some expenses so I can focus more on my studies."
"I’m extremely grateful to receive the scholarship. I eventually want to be a medical scientist in clinical biochemistry, to support the wellbeing of my community.
"I don’t really see my disability as a barrier, it’s heightened my other senses, which greatly benefits me in my scientific pursuits, as attention to detail is crucial."
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