After a very competitive process with a number of outstanding applications the 2024 NCWWA STEM Bursary has been announced. Jessica Sarich is the recipient.

She is studying third year Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) - a discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risks involved in financial planning and decision making at Curtin University.

Jessica is a resident of St Catherine's College and along with her studies she is juggling two part-time jobs and supports the residential community by mentoring first and second year students during their degree transition.

Congratulations Jessica.

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NCWWA STEM BURSARY

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS BURSARY

The Bursary is available to a female student studying a STEM course in Western Australia at 

year 12, TAFE or University level.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and address the following criteria:

•academic excellence 

•financial need

•study in a non-traditional area for women

•how studies will benefit women, families and the wider community

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PADDY FIRSTENBERG MEMORIAL AWARD 2019

The Paddy Firstenberg applications were asked to address the selection criteria of

•demonstrated leadership ability

•service as a role model or mentor

•commitment to the empowerment of women

•how the business industry or community has benefited from the nominee's contribution

Pamela Govender

Congratulation to Pamela Govender the recipient of the 2019 Paddy Firstenberg Memorial Award.

Pamela was the guest speaker at the NCWWA September meeting. 

Changes are  underway for the Paddy Firstenberg Memorial Award.

From 2020 the Award will be for Leadership, to a Western Australian Girl Guide 18-35 years of age.

Paddy was a long term and dedicated member of the Girl Guides.  

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  PRESIDENTS AWARD

 The NCWWA President's Award was first introduced in 2017.  The Award is presented to

someone. who makes a significant contribution in a variety of ways to NCWWA over the last 

twelve months. 

The 2019 NCWWA Award winner is Laurel Pearce. 

Congratulations  Laurel !

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