Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Blacktown Students Receive Scholarships

MEDIA RELEASE

11 April 2018

Five students from across Blacktown have been awarded prestigious Jim Anderson Scholarships.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said the scholarships named after the former Mayor of Blacktown City Council (1991 – 1995) are a fitting tribute to a man who gave many years’ service to the Blacktown community. 

“The $5,000 scholarships will go a long way in assisting the students to meet the cost of full-time study,” Mayor Bali said.

“We’re pleased to know the NSW Department of Education is continuing to provide funds for the Jim Anderson Scholarship.

“Blacktown City Council supports and values the education of our youth and future leaders.

“Education enables individuals to expand their knowledge, 

develop practical skills and experience, and increase their understanding of the world and society at large.”

Former students, Amanda Singh (Colyton High School), Muhammad Ghazanfar (St Marys Senior High School), Shawn Micallef (Wyndham College), Amilda Kasper (Rooty Hill High School) and Shweeta Naidu (Chifley College Senior Campus) were awarded scholarships.

Shawn Micallef, Muhammad Ghazanfar, Mrs Kathleen Anderson, Amilda Kasper, Shweeta Naidu, Amanda Singh.

Deputy Mayor, Councillor Tony Bleasdale, Prue Car MP (Member for Londonderry), Shawn Micallef, Muhammad Ghazanfar, Mrs Kathleen Anderson, Amilda Kasper, Shweeta Naidu, Amanda Singh, Mrs Deb Summerhayes (Director Public Schools Education Penrith Network), Emma Husar MP (Member for Lindsay).

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