The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Thursday 24 July 2008
Media Alert
SIXTEEN NSW AND ACT STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS
Friday 25 July 2008
1.00pm
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Centennial Plaza, Level 2, Block B
280 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills, NSW
Sixteen sons and daughters of Vietnam veterans will be awarded Long Tan Bursaries worth up
to $9000 tomorrow by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin.
The students will be in attendance with their families. Please note three students wish to
remain anonymous.
Long Tan Bursaries are being awarded to 53 students across the country in 2008.
The bursaries recognise the difficulties children of Vietnam veterans may face. Educational
support has been shown to be effective in improving well-being and resilience to issues arising
from their parents’ service in Vietnam.
Minister Griffin and 13 recipients will be available for short interviews following the
presentation ceremony.
The students are studying at:
Newcastle University;
Wollongong University;
Macquarie University;
Latrobe University;
Sydney University;
Australian National University, Canberra; and
University of Western Sydney.
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109
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