This scholarship will allow me to continue to pursue my athletic career and dreams alongside my educational goals and studies without financial stress and burden. Studying has provided a fantastic balance to my life as an athlete and given me a greater perspective for life after sport.

Balancing my sporting career with extensive study has been challenging, however it has given me the tools to be more efficient with my time, committed to my goals and a more well-rounded athlete and above all, person. I plan to finish this degree in the next 18 months and use my studies to set myself up for a life after sport, continuing to cover sport in the media and a sports journalist.

I'm very grateful that this scholarship will allow me to continue to chase this dream.