Six City of Logan students heading to university for the first time in 2025 have been given a helping hand with the cost of their studies.
Local businesses and Logan City Council are providing $5,000 over three years to each school leaver through the City of Logan Tertiary Educational Bursaries.
Mayor Jon Raven said it would help local students pay for textbooks and technology while they found their feet at university.
"Young people never forget who helped them at the start of their careers," Mayor Raven said.
"My Chief of Staff received one of these tertiary educational bursaries when Pam Parker was Mayor.
"This helped her kick start her career in journalism and, after working for a former Prime Minister, she's now serving the City of Logan in the Office of the Mayor helping people every day.
This year's recipients are:
| Recipient | Degree/career goals | Division | Bursary sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferrari | Jake is enrolled in a Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Mathematics at QUT and wants to pursue a career as an accountant, banker or financial advisor. | Division 6 | CINC Group |
| Mikayla Leo | Mikayla will be studying a Bachelor of Medical Imaging at QUT and hopes to work in the medical imaging field in hospitals to help patients. | Division 8 | T2 Electrical |
| Kamila Ahmed | Kamila will be studying a Bachelor of Pharmacy at QUT and would like to work as a general practitioner and help make the world a better place. | Division 6 | Doval |
| Melissa Bayer | Melissa is studying a Bachelor of Nursing at University of Queensland. She hopes to become a registered nurse and work in regional and rural towns around Australia. | Division 2 | SABE Services |
| Emma Mulgrew | Emma is undertaking a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at QUT, and would like to be self-employed when she is qualified. | Division 9 | Star Carpentry |
| Anita Vinis | Anita will be studying Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Mathematics at QUT and hopes to start her own business and be part of a supportive community | Division 7 | Logan City Council |
