FOR over 20 years, the Tatura Rotary Club has financially supported local students in their first year of university education through a bequest from the late Dr Bruce Anderson (1936-2009), a veterinarian and club member. The scholarship, valued at $1,000, encourages young Australians from the extended Tatura district to pursue higher education.
This year, the Tatura Rotary Club is pleased to announce two recipients of the Bruce Anderson Scholarship: Denni Bathman and Katherine Wagner. Both have been exceptional members of the Tatura community and are currently completing their first year of university studies.
Denni Bathman, 18, is pursuing a Bachelor of Business at La Trobe University, Bundoora, with a double major in Marketing and plans to add Digital Media to enhance her career prospects. A former school captain of Murchison Primary School and Notre Dame College graduate, Denni has a long-standing commitment to community service, including her ongoing involvement with the Murchison & District Historical Society.
Katherine Wagner, 19, is studying a double degree in Law and Global Studies at Monash University. Having attended Tatura Primary School and St Augustine’s College in Kyabram, where she graduated as school dux, Katherine aims to return to regional Victoria to support local youth in her areas of expertise. She has been involved in Tatura Girl Guides since she was five years old, and currently serves as a leader, in addition to being a youth carer for a parent with acquired disabilities.
Both recipients have highlighted how the scholarship will alleviate some financial burdens, allowing them to focus more on their studies while living on campus. The Tatura Rotary Club is proud to support these deserving young women, recognising them as outstanding ambassadors for the greater Tatura district.
