ST ALBANS junior footy star Buku Khamis is one of 44 recipients of the Jim Stynes scholarship for 2015.
Khamis, who has won back-to-back Western Region Football League under-16B Best and Fairest awards, added another honour to his growing list of achievements.
The youngster played in this year’s Junior Interleague carnival and was also selected in the World Squad on the back of an impressive performance at the AFL Diversity Championships.
Mading Atem from the Western Jets, who played his junior footy with the Western Region Football League was also a recipient.
The Western Bulldogs Whitten Project was also recognised for its work within the community.
The Jim Stynes scholarship fund aims to honour the former Melbourne Football Club president and Brownlow Medallist, who lost his battle with cancer three years ago.
Funded by the Federal Government through the Department of Health and supported by the AFL and The Reach Foundation, the purpose of the Jim Stynes Scholarship Fund is to help provide a pathway to employment and a pathway to develop skills for youth aged between 15 and 19, who have an Indigenous or multicultural background or from a socially isolated community.
A total of 44 scholarships of up to $20,000 was awarded to individuals and projects this year.
AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Affairs senior advisor Jason Mifsud said the scholarship winners were awarded to young male and female footballers who were committed to achieving success both on and off the field.
“Regardless of race, ability, gender or location, all young people should be provided the same opportunities to fully participate in initiatives that help them realise their full potential,” he said.
“These scholarships will allow this years’ recipients the means to chase their own dreams.”
The Reach Foundation chief executive Trisha Squires said the scholarship fund was a fantastic way to commemorate Jim Stynes’ legacy.
“The Reach Foundation is committed to helping young women and men reach their potential and we proud to see the 44 scholarships awarded to such worthy recipients,” she said.
Here is a list of the recipients:
Aidyn Johnson (Bendigo Pioneers VIC), Antionne Forrest-Yarran (South Coogee WA), Benjamin Nabea Davis (Maroubra Saints NSW), Bol Jok (Pakenham VIC), Brandan Parfitt (Nightcliff SA/North Adelaide NT), Buku Khamis (St Albans Vic), Callum Ah Chee (South Fremantle WA), Courtney Ugle (Swan Districts WA), Didymus Blankett (Cape York QLD), Eli Prescott (Macleay Valley Eagles NSW), Elisha King (North Cairns QLD), Gach Nyuon (Dandenong Stingrays VIC), Goy Lok (Mazenod VIC), Harrison Macreadie (Henty NSW/ACT), Hisham Kerbatieh (Calder Cannons VIC), Jake Brown (Coffs Harbour Swans NSW), Jake Sushames (North Launceston TAS), Jammarah Firebrace (Bendigo Pioneers NSW), Jarrod Korewha (North Ballarat Rebels VIC), Jayden Rymer (Nelson Bay Marlins NSW), Jodie Hicks (Riverina Lions NSW), Katrina Tinson (South Fremantle Women’s FC WA), Keiran Agius (North Adelaide SA), Kym Lebois (Koonibba SA), Mabior Chol (Yeronga QLD), Maddison Ugle (Peel Thunderbirds WA), Mading Atem (Western Jets VIC), Musa Amin (Noble Park VIC), Rodney Baird (Palmerston Magpies NT), Rueben William (Zillmere QLD), Russell Wynne (Claremont WA), Sam Petrevski-Seton (Claremont WA), Sam Powell-Pepper (East Perth WA), Shaleise Law (Darling Downs QLD), Shannon Campbell (Wilston Grange QLD), Tahlia Randall (Kawana Park QLD), Taran Etto (Campbelltown NSW), Tarryn Trindal Thomas (Northern Bombers TAS), Yestin Eades (North Ballarat Rebels VIC).
The following projects were also recipients:
AFL Cape York (40 participants, QLD), Western Bulldogs Whitten Project (70 participants, VIC), AFL NSW Adam Goodes Indigenous Talent Program (30 participants, NSW), Gold Coast Suns Jarrod Harbrow Leadership Academy (20 participants, QLD), The Reach Foundation Grounded Workshops (160 participants, VIC), AFL Victoria Diversity Program Coordinator Traineeships (2 trainees, VIC).
Last Modified on 23/10/2015 13:33