The Smith Family Learning for Life High School Prizes

As has been the trend in our partnership with The Smith Family Learning for Life Program, we keep seeing so many promising candidates that we have expanded our giving yet again to a record number of 16 prizes this year. We love the work that the Learning for Life Program achieves every year, and we are so pleased to be able to work with them in this small way. The aspirations of the girls are varied and far-reaching – read more about some of the KDF High School Prize recipients below.

“This money could support me to achieve those goals and take some of the pressure off working two jobs whilst completing Year 11 this year. It will assist with educational costs such as new uniforms, extra-curricular activities and learning materials.”

“With the help of this money, I will be able to improve my academic performance. This can really help me to achieve my next goal, which is getting a high ATAR and that will allow me to get into USYD to further expand my education in Bachelors of Economics and Law.”

“I aspire to become a dentist and one day help give voices to people who can't use them as they weren't as lucky as me to be given an opportunity in a country where if you push yourself, you will be recognised for it.”

“I'm not a loud leader, but I show leadership by working hard, staying committed, and helping others when they need it. I believe leadership is about doing the right thing even when no one's watching. One day, I want to start my own business in the trades, and I know I'll need to keep learning and improving to get there. This prize would help me build the confidence and experience I need to lead myself and others toward a successful future.”

“Coming from a family with financial problems, I know how to make money go further and really make the most of this prize. I plan to budget according to the amount I am awarded, mostly prioritising my learning with extra Maths and Chemistry tutoring, which is relevant to the science and business degrees I am interested in.”