It’s really important to me to undertake further education as it keeps my life balanced and ensures that I have career options once I stop track and field. I would love to compete and be an athlete forever however I know there will come a time when I will no longer be an athlete.

Having further education and other career options for when that day comes is such a relief as it eradicates some of the uncertainty regarding my life post my athletic career. Having good mental health and balance in life is imperative for me, my studies allow me to step away from athletics and force me to take much needed breaks.

This scholarship is so important to me because it allows me to focus on my sport and education without the stressor of financial responsibilities.