Celebrating Excellence and Community

Last week we were thrilled to bring together our 2024 graduating scholars, alumni, trustees, council members, referral partners and valued funding partners for an inspiring evening of celebration and connection at our Annual Dinner at the RACV City Club.

A heartfelt thank you to our keynote speaker, Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, for joining us and sharing her inspiring journey and personal reflections. Her insights reminded us all of the power of dedication, leadership and advocate work in advancing human rights across Australia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scott Chapman AM (DLT Chair), Anastasia Arestia (MJL Councillor), Billy Chen (DLT Scholar) & Danielle Spratling (MJL Scholar) brilliant work, hosting the event!

  

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our alumni community, our funding partners Eric Ormond Baker Charitable Fund, The Jenkins Foundation, Toyota Community Trust, Wendy Brooks and Partners & Collie Foundation, also our referral partners Western Chances, Education Chances Foundation & YouThrive, thank you all for joining us on the evening. To the Dyson Bequest, Cate White The White Family Endowment Fund, Phyllis Conner Memorial Trust, David Pacey and Steve Thomas, thank you for your support 🙌 

Finally to our dedicated Trustees and Council Members who continue to generously volunteer their time and support the work of the Dafydd Lewis Trust and Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation.

Congratulations to all of our graduating 2024 scholar recipients. While this marks the conclusion of your scholarship journey, it is only the beginning of your future impact. We are immensely proud of everything you have accomplished and cannot wait to see the incredible paths you forge ahead.

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Foundation continues to support outstanding young Victorian women facing financial barriers to reach higher education through equity and merit scholarships, helping ensure that potential, not circumstance, determines opportunity.

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