Vision Australia is proud to help students who are blind or have low vision to achieve their life goals.
We would like to sincerely thank our supporters for making a difference by sponsoring the Vision Australia Further Education Bursaries. Their generous contributions help to lift the barriers that could otherwise prevent people who are blind or have low vision from following their chosen career paths.
Meet the 2024 Vision Australia Bursary recipients
Australian Capital Territory
Siena is enrolled in a Bachelor of Allied Health (Physiotherapy) at the University of Canberra. Siena’s bursary award is a 15.2-inch MacBook Air with AppleCare, iPhone 14 with AppleCare, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac, Magic Mouse, Eschenbach 2.5 X LED handheld magnifier, Mobase stand for handheld magnifier and Abbyy Fine Reader Professional for Mac.
New South Wales
Kiara is studying a Bachelor of Arts (Music) at the University of New South Wales. The bursary has awarded Kiara an iPhone 14 and an iPad Pro.
Zara is enrolled in a Bachelor of Communication (Writing & Publishing). From the bursary Zara has received a 15.2-inch MacBook Air, 27-inch HDR Monitor, Large Print Mac ALBA Keyboard, Swiss Tech Backpack and Beats Flex Wireless Earphones.
Carolyn-Louise is studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honors) at the University of Newcastle. The bursary has awarded Carolyn-Louise a MacBook Pro and a Reflective Laptop Backpack.
Lilly is enrolled in a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the Australian College of Applied Professions. From the bursary Lilly has received a MacBook Air with AppleCare.
Abd el-ghani is studying a Bachelor of Arts – Laws (International Relations) at the University of Wollongong. Abd el-ghani has been awarded ZoomText Fusion with Software Maintenance, a Dynabook Tecra Laptop with extended Warranty, Apple AirPods Pro, Portable Power Bank, Logitech HD Webcam, USB Port Hub, Phone Stand, Bluetooth Mouse, and Bluetooth Keyboard.
Levi is enrolled in a Bachelor of Business at Western Sydney University. From the bursary Levi has received an OrCam Read Smart, ZoomText Fusion with Software Maintenance, and a Dynabook Tecra Laptop with extended warranty.
Edward has commenced a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Technology Sydney. The bursary has awarded Edward a Clover 6 Electronic Magnifier, ZoomText Screen Magnification and Reader with Software Maintenance, Dynabook Tecra Laptop with extended warranty, External Computer Monitor and an iPhone 14 Plus.
Jacob is enrolled in a Bachelor of International Studies at the Western Sydney University. Jacob has received a Dynabook Tecra Laptop with extended warranty, a 24-inch Monitor, a Monitor Arm, a Laptop Bag, a Bluetooth Mouse, and ZoomText Magnifier Reader with Software Maintenance.
Queensland
Tiana is enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Spanish and Linguistics at the University of Queensland. From the bursary, Tiana has received a Dynabook Laptop with extended warranty and JAWS Software Maintenance.
Chloe is enrolled in a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) and a Bachelor of Criminology and Justice at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Chloe has received a MacBook Air, an iPhone 14 with Silicone Case, Shokz OpenRun Wireless Headphones, an Apple iPad Pro, an Apple iPad Pencil, a Computer Stand, and a Smart Folio for the iPad Pro.
Sean has enrolled in a Certificate 4 Remedial Massage at TAFE Queensland. The bursary has awarded Sean a Dynabook Portege Laptop with extended warranty and JAWS Software Maintenance.
Michael is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) and a Bachelor of IT at the Queensland University of Technology. Michael has received a MacBook Air, a Dynabook Laptop with extended warranty, a Stellar Trek Digital Assistant, Shokz Open Move Headphones, and a Sci-Plus Graphing Calculator with Speech.
Raymond has commenced a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) and a Bachelor of Social Science at the Queensland University of Technology. Raymond was awarded a 15.2-inch MacBook Air and an iPhone 14.
Katrina has enrolled in a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at the Queensland University of Technology. The bursary has awarded Katrina a MacBook Air, iPad Pro, 27-inch Monitor, Monitor Arm, Large Print Mac ALBA Keyboard, and an iPad Keyboard with Magnetic Case.
Alexandria is studying a Bachelor of Creative Industries at the Queensland University of Technology. Alexandria has received ZoomText 3 X Upgrade with Software Maintenance, a Dynabook Tecra Laptop with extended warranty, a ZoomText Keyboard, an Ergonomic Mouse, a USB-C 12-in-1 Dock, a 24-inch Monitor, an iPad Pro, and an Apple Pencil and a Smart Keyboard Folio for the iPad Pro.
TASMANIA
Mark is studying a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science at the University of Tasmania. From the bursary Mark has received ZoomText Magnifier/Reader with Software Maintenance, ZoomText Keyboard, Touch Typing Software, an iPad Pro with WiFi, two 24-inch Monitors with a dual Monitor Arm, a 2 port HDMI Hub, a Dual Monitor Arm and Dragon Naturally Speaking Software.
Sara has enrolled in a Diploma of University Studies – Science at the University of Tasmania. Sara’s bursary awarded has provided a Dynabook Tecra with extended warranty, ZoomText Fusion with Software Maintenance, an iPad Pro with AppleCare, an Apple Pencil, and an iPad Pro Cover.
Victoria
Emmanuel is enrolled in a Bachelor of Youth Work at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. Emmanuel has been awarded a MacBook Pro with AppleCare, an iPhone 14 Plus with a Case and AppleCare, an Apple Magic Trackpad, a Wireless Keyboard, a Backpack Sleeve, an Apple Mophie Powerstation, and a Portable Scanner.
Bianca is studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture at the University of Melbourne. The bursary has awarded Bianca an Apple Studio Display 27-inch Monitor, an Apple MacBook Pro and an Apple iPhone 14.
Izan is studying a Bachelor of Science – Major in Physics, Specialisation in Mathematical Physics at the University of Melbourne. Izan has received a MacBook Pro, an iPad Pro, an iPhone 14 Plus and a Backpack/Sleeve.
Zeynep is enrolled in an Associate Degree of Education at Monash University. The bursary has awarded Zeynep a MacBook Air with AppleCare, a Magic Trackpad, an iPhone 14 Plus, a Mac Bluetooth Mini Keyboard, an Ergotron Desk Monitor Arm, a Samsung 27-inch Monitor, AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case, a Volans Triple Display Hub and an iPad Pro.
Gabrielle is studying a Bachelor of Arts – Psychology Major at Monash University. Gabrielle has been awarded a Clover Book Pro 12 inch and a Portable Scanner.
Western Australia
Thayana is enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work at Curtin University. Thayana has received ZoomText Fusion with Software Maintenance, a 17-inch Monitor, a Monitor Arm, a Dynabook Tecra with Extended Warranty, a Pearl Camera, a Windows Large Print Keyboard, a Wireless Mouse and HDMI High Speed Cable with Ethernet.