Lift Off awarding the 150th scholarship in 2025

The Greater Shepparton Foundation awarded its 150th Lift Off Scholarship this week, distributing $90,000 to 18 Goulburn Valley students. Recipients awarded on Tuesday included Denni Bathman, , Ethan Ciavarella, Ella Davidson, Grace Hall, Reyhaneh Hosseini, Jasmine Johns, Madeline Judd, Ashlee Magnnusson, Joanna Muli, Cal Mills, Maddisyn Dixon, Tegan Stewart, Bethany Oswald, Gemma Moulsdale, Mya Jeperson, Emma Pummeroy, Emily Thompson and Travis Wallace.

Scholarship recipients will receive two-to-three-year scholarships to support their post-secondary education. Since 2014, Lift Off has helped 150 local students overcome financial and other barriers to pursue higher education.

Pictured is Amanda McCulloch, Greater Shepparton Foundation (GSF) executive officer. With the addition of the 2025 cohort, GSF’s Lift Off Scholarships have supported 150 local students in pursuing post-secondary education since its inception in 2014. Photo: The Adviser