Limestone Coast students provided with a funding boost for study in 2025
With the region’s students now back to school and university, Stand Like Stone are delighted to announce that 42 scholarships totalling $87,800 have been offered to students right across the Limestone Coast.
Pictured above: Josh Tresidder
Stand Like Stone announces its annual educational scholarships.
The foundation continues to have strong interest in its annual scholarship program, with 74 applications received for this year’s scholarships. The scholarships will be supporting local students to complete studies across all levels of education, both locally, across South Australia, and interstate.
"Thanks to the ongoing generosity of our donors, we’re thrilled to be able to continue supporting local students in a variety of ways, whether it’s paying for school fees, assisting with the purchase of course equipment, through to assisting with general living expenses or accommodation costs for students studying away," said Stand Like Stone Chair, Georgie McKay.
One of this year’s successful recipients is Mount Gambier resident Josh Tresidder, whose application embodied the very essence of Stand Like Stone, inspiring courage and determination whilst overcoming life’s challenges.
“Josh, who has received support through the LE & NC Myers Educational Scholarship fund, has shown a great deal of determination in dealing with a challenging childhood, but has been equally determined to support others through volunteering within his local community and also wants to contribute back to the Limestone Coast once he completes his studies, he’s a real an inspiration to all”, said Georgie McKay.
The scholarship from Stand Like Stone will provide Josh with financial support for his living expenses whilst studying a Bachelor of Digital Business at the University of SA.
"Our scholarships are all about giving local students the opportunity to thrive so that they, in turn, can make great contributions to our community in the future.” said Georgie McKay.
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We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the First Nations of these lands and waters of the Limestone Coast. We acknowledge the Elders, past, present and future, and we respect the ongoing deep feelings of attachment and relationships of First Nations people to country.
Artwork by Aunty Michelle Jacquelin-Furr depicting the waterholes, landforms and stones of the Limestone Coast.
