Matthew Flinders Scholarship

“I have always wanted to be a teacher and I look forward to making an impact on all of the students I have in my care. I want to make a difference - just like good teachers have made for me.” 

An external student, Kyriaki has struggled to keep up with the technology needed to do her studies completely online. She also found that the impacts of COVID-19 created new complexities for her degree and affected her ability to focus on her studies.

Earlier this year when she reached a point where she was unable to afford to upgrade her failing computer and continue her online studies, Kyriaki applied for financial help through the Matthew Flinders Scholarship at Flinders University.

“Technology is an integral part of university life, so I am grateful that the support has enabled me to purchase a computer and I can continue writing my assignments.”

“The support has made me feel even more motivated to continue in my degree.”

To all of the donors to the Matthew Flinders Scholarship Kyriaki says, “I cannot thank the donors enough for this support.”

“It takes a special kind of person to donate their own money for the benefit of other people. I hope they realise how much each and every student appreciates the assistance.”

With renewed motivation, Kyriaki now plans to graduate in the middle of next year and go straight back to the classroom – working as a primary school teacher. She also has her sight on becoming a leader.

“My ultimate goal would be to get a position in leadership in a school, as a wellbeing leader or eventually a principal.”

 Master of Teaching (R-7) student Kyriaki Tantalos