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Six students receive $12,000 excellence scholarships
Six first-year students at the University of the Sunshine Coast have each received $12,000 academic excellence scholarships.
The new scholarships for high-achieving students have been established this year through the USC Foundation’s Building Excellence Campaign, following generous donations to the University by Sir Clem Renouf and Tim Fairfax AM as well as numerous gifts from the community.
Foundation Executive Officer Andrew Pentland said students who had achieved OP scores of between 1 and 6 (or equivalent) were eligible 
for the scholarships.
The Renouf Family Scholarships are in memory of Sir Clem Renouf’s parents for providing him with the best education possible under challenging circumstances. The inaugural recipients are Karina Hamilton of Urangan State High School and Tamika Magometovs of Maroochydore State High School.
The Tim Fairfax Regional scholarships will support students who have relocated from regional or remote areas. This year’s recipients are Fiona Finnegan of Gin Gin State High School and Sarah McIntosh of Chinchilla State High School.
The USC Chancellor’s Scholarships – awarded to recognise, reward and encourage academic excellence – went to Nikita Tully of Suncoast Christian College and Rebecca Rinehart of St Patrick’s College in Gympie.
— Terry Walsh