Tec-NQ's 2011 QATSIF Student

QATSIF (Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation) recognises the vital role that successful completion of schooling and the availability of opportunities through higher education have in building a foundation for employment and better quality of life.  However, it is equally aware that senior education is a resource not easily accessed by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Under the QCE Scholarship Program, QATSIF provides funding to support students in Year 11 or 12.  QATSIF funds successful schools which then provide scholarships to individual students.

This year Elliot Summers is Tec-NQ’s proud Indigenous QATSIF Student.  Elliot is doing a Trade in Light Vehicle and is working towards achieving his Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

Elliot hopes to further his career in the Defence Force.  Since receiving the QATSIF scholarship Elliot’s increased level of motivation and enthusiasm has been second to none which was clearly demonstrated on Elliot’s recent report card.