This scholarship is important to me because it recognises my willingness to balance sport and study and financially support me to do so. I've learnt through my 23 years that to be happy I want to be growing in all areas, achieving my dream to go to the Beijing Olympics 2022 requires a healthy mind, body (and spirit).

Completing a bachelor's degree in Engineering and Commerce at the ANU both motivates me in sport as well as bringing positive future opportunities beyond sport. I've always been interested in bioengineering and the possibilities of supporting human health and performance through studying and imaging genetics.