Our Scholarship Program – Supporting Students to Thrive

The Foundation’s ‘living generously’ philosophy has always been at the heart of our fundraising endeavours. Every year, thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Foundation are able to award a number of scholarships to acknowledge academic excellence, artistic, musical and creative talent, sporting achievements, community service and leadership skills. Scholarships not only support current students to excel and thrive but also provide opportunities for students who may not otherwise have had the chance to attend Perth College.

Through scholarships awarded, we strive to provide opportunities for students to shape their own futures and positively influence the world around them. The impact that receiving a scholarship can have on a student’s learning experience and future cannot be underestimated. This is evident in some of the reflections we have received from past and current Perth College students and Foundation scholarship recipients .

Giving in 2022 $75,474

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED

87

TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS

TOTAL FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

TOTAL FOR THE BUILDING FUND

TOTAL FOR THE GENERAL FUND

$65,824 $9,575 $75.00

Margaret and Patricia Feilman InsideOut Scholarship (awarded 2021).

“The scholarship that I received completely changed my life. I fully believe that I never would have found the path that I am currently on and be achieving the things that I am without it and the support of the Perth College community and teachers. I’m so, so grateful. Everything from singing my heart out with my closest friends on stage at the Anastasia musical to leading discussions with Year 9s about how/when to reach out for help and courageous decisions to the time I spent building and nurturing relationships in the Junior School and coaching Year 7s and 8s to a grand final win! It has impacted me so positively. I came out of my final years of school feeling so exhausted yet energised and accomplished.

I’m hoping that one day I’m able to provide a young girl with the same opportunity that I received because I cannot speak highly enough about it and the doors it opened for me, especially in the leadership and performing arts areas. I’m looking forward to keeping in touch and seeing what is next for Perth College.”

- Sophie Boswell

Margery MacGibbon Memorial Scholarship (awarded 2022).

“When I found out that I was to receive the Margery MacGibbon Memorial scholarship, I felt incredibly honoured to be a recipient. It was a magnificent moment when I realised I could continue to be a part of the School’s spirit and community.

Receiving the scholarship had a tremendously positive impact on me. It was as if both the School and the support of the scholarship were pushing me forward to become a better student in and outside of School. It showed me that the School recognised and rewarded my achievements to date and had faith in my ongoing progress. It not only gave me great confidence in what I do as a student every day, but it allowed me to be exposed and introduced to many new, exciting and challenging opportunities, such as World Scholar’s Cup, Peer Mentoring and The Whitlam Writing Competition.

- Elia Almassi

Joan and George Lefroy General Academic Excellence Scholarship (awarded 2016).

“As a student from Esperance, this scholarship was my gateway to a higher level of education, sporting and volunteer opportunities. The Perth College environment challenged me academically whilst supporting my goal to become a nurse/ midwife.

Since boarding at Perth College, I received early entry into the Bachelor of Nursing at Notre Dame, during which I received four scholarships. I am now a Registered Nurse with two years’ experience in perioperative, rehabilitative and medical nursing. Now that I have this experience, I have applied and hope to be a Midwifery student in 2023.

Thanks to the generosity and kindness of the Lefroy’s, their scholarship was the catalyst to a series of very fortunate events that led me to where I am today. I am very grateful to the Lefroy’s and Perth College for giving me the gift of higher education, transitioning me to life in the city, and facilitating the achievement of my academic goals.

Your investment in me will provide a country town with a passionate, devoted, and experienced nurse/ midwife. This will be my small contribution to bridge the gap of rural disadvantage for country women.”

- Amy Colgan

Joan and George Lefroy’s Scholarship program has supported many Perth College students since it was established. George recently reflected, “Over the years we have had many opportunities to read about and meet our scholars and have been delighted to see the positive benefits they have gained. It continues an association for Joan and me and our families lasting over a century”.