Lotte Weiss Scholarship 2025
The Lotte Weiss Foundation was proud to announce Lila Dunn and Travis Pankhurst as the 2025 recipients of the Lotte Weiss Scholarship during a special presentation at Rugby League Central last week.
The Scholarship aims to successfully assist participants transition to further education through University in assisting with the financial barriers for the first year of University.
The Scholarship, totalling $10,000 is open to students participating in the NRL School to Work Program who are applying for an undergraduate University course for the year that follows the completion of their year 12 studies.
2025 Recipients – Lila Dunn and Travis Pankhurst
Lila, a proud Kamilaroi and Wiradjuri woman, began her Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University this year, with aspirations of becoming a doctor. Since joining the NRL School to Work Program in 2023, she has embraced every opportunity available and this scholarship being no exception.
Travis Pankhurst, a proud Wiradjuri man, is currently studying a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Business at Macquarie University. With ambitions to open a law firm on the Central Coast, Travis has also made the most of every opportunity presented through the School to Work Program since joining in 2023.
The Lotte Weiss Scholarship is made possible by brothers Gary and Johnny Weiss, who are deeply committed to supporting First Nations communities. Valued at $10,000, the scholarship is awarded annually to a first-year university student participating in the NRL School to Work Program, helping them transition into tertiary education.
Now in its fourth year, the Lotte Weiss Scholarship continues to grow, with an increasing number of high-calibre applications each year. Lila and Travis were selected for their exceptional academic performance, commitment to community, and passion for creating positive change.
If you are a business or individual that would like to get involved or learn more about how you can support our participants, get in touch today!
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