FIFTY-TWO top-performing students have been awarded scholarships to attend Bishop Druitt College (BDC) in 2026 and beyond.
The school stated that recipients reflect the region’s diverse community and scholarships were awarded to students from across the greater Coffs Coast.
Students complete a rigorous application process, including endorsements from public referees, auditions or portfolios.
This year, there were 143 applicants, some who applied for multiple scholarships.
“I am delighted to warmly welcome these scholarship recipients and applaud their dedication,” said Principal Simon Doyle.
“Their admirable qualities of grit, tenacity, curiosity, steadfast commitment, and a pursuit of excellence deserve our sincere recognition.”
Congratulations to the following Bishop Druitt College 2026 Scholarship recipients:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: Mikaylie Atzori, Coco Baechtold, Riley Bursle, Will Bursle, Nala Carey, Gretel Carpenter, Ziggy Carpenter, Daisy Cummings-Hart,
Halle-Rose Kelly-Hart, Hayden Kelly, Ruby Knight, Leah Lynwood, Natalie Nawauwi, Reuben Timmins and Oscar Townsend.
Academic: Jarrah Elliott, Anise Lee, Angela Li, Samuel Mee and Elicia Oxenbridge.
All Rounder: Lila Barber (combined All Rounder and Sporting Performance Scholarship), Jasper Brooks, Solomon Day, William Hodgson, Finnley Johnson, Hope Mengel, Caroline Mostert, Sienna O’Brien, Milla Powell, Chloe Pulman, Ari Tarleton-Grant and Lily-Mei Wong.
Branson-Ackland Scholarship: Kye Beckton, James Quodling and Sophia Walraven.
Performing Arts: Sally Bartlett (specialising in Drama), Iris Greenwood (specialising in Dance and Drama), Sienna Hain (specialising in Drama), Zakiah Hibbard (specialising in Dance), Isabella Mellalieu (specialising in Music), Mia O’Reilly (specialising in Drama), Isla Taylor (specialising in Dance) and Callum Walraven (specialising in Music).
Sporting Performance: Lila Barber (combined All Rounder and Sporting Performance Scholarship), Nate Butcher, Millie Cook, Bobbi Matthews, Valla Parsons, Evangeline Sutton and Brodie Ward.
Textiles & Design: Hannah Gallagher.
Visual Arts: Naomi Corser and Oliver Ehemann.
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