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Westernport Water scholarship winner graduates
THE first Westernport Water scholarship-holder has graduated from Monash University.
Ben Hughes, 22, of San Remo graduated as a Bachelor of Computer Science from the Clayton campus late last month.He received the first scholarship awarded by the local water corporation two years ago.
A former Newhaven College student, his studies have focused on information security and artificial intelligence.
Acting managing director Keith Gregory said: “We are keen to support the local community and raise the profile of water industry as a meaningful, ongoing career choice in regional Australia.
“While students leave the area to study, our scholarship brings them back to launch a professional career in the local area.”
The water corporation has two local undergraduates still undertaking their scholarship-backed studies, both at Deakin University.
Dean Jagoe is studying electrical engineering while Thomas Mitchell is studying environmental engineering.
Last year, the water corporation gave a six-month work placement to Bachelor of Science undergraduate Kellie Young, who gained experience in water quality testing.
Westernport Water is planning its next round of studentship placements and will be inviting applications next month, Mr Gregory said.