Natasha Griggs (Solomon, Country Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I am pleased to advise the House that three people from my electorate of Solomon have been given the opportunity to study and undertake research next year as part of this government's Endeavour Scholarship and Fellowship Program. Christoph Sperfeldt, Yolonda Adams and Pia Harknes have been identified as some of the brightest in our country by winning a scholarship or fellowship. This program will allow these three talented Territorians to further their skills and knowledge overseas and develop Australia's research links while building their international experience.

Cristoph has been awarded a fellowship to study society and culture in Belgium while Yolanda will travel to Canada with a fellowship for Indigenous Australians to study society and culture, justice and law enforcement. Pia has won a scholarship to go to Indonesia to undertake agriculture, environmental and related studies. Across Australia this program will allow 154 top-performing Australians to further their skills and knowledge and for 528 high-achieving recipients from overseas to study in Australia.

I am proud to be part of this government, which is strengthening ties through study and internships undertaken by undergraduate students. As high-achieving Territorians, I wish Cristoph, Yolanda and Pia all the very best for their study in 2015.

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