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Queensland High-Achievers set their sights overseas
Five Queenslanders received prestigious overseas travel Awards in a ceremony at Parliament House today. The Awards were conferred by His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland on behalf of the Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF). This year, the Awards included three scholarships for young vocational training graduates: Mr Justin Wade, Meat Processing…
Mostyn Higgs.
2013 QOF Scholarship Recipient “Although I strongly believe Australia is an industry leader in construction, there is so much that we can learn from international markets. Dubai is well known for iconic projects, and I’m excited to learn different methods and ways of building to bring back to the team here in Queensland.” Mostyn completed…
Amiee Kahl.
2010 QOF Scholarship Recipient “I honestly believe that winning the QOF scholarship got me where I am today – it gave me the confidence to take that leap overseas. This was something I always wanted to do but probably would not have done without the support and encouragement of the QOF and my mentors.” After…
Richard Ousby.
2007 QOF Scholarship Recipient “To young people thinking about taking an international work and study experience I say – do it – take a risk. The experience is invaluable for not just your professional life but your personal life too. It can be scary but it is an endeavour worth taking.” Richard has had a…