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athletes are among a group of 58 University of Queensland students awarded .

Beneficiaries include Australian Diamonds vice-captain , Olympic bronze medallist , Paralympic gold medallist , Commonwealth Games gold medallist , and multi-Australian Gymnastics Champion .

A record 59 Scholarships were awarded at a ceremony at ¹ú²ú̽»¨, including the inaugural .

Female students made up more than half of the cohort with 34 receiving scholarships.

¹ú²ú̽»¨ Sport Chief Executive Bryan Pryde said the ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Sporting Scholarship program had grown each year.

“Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors, we have eclipsed our previous record for the most sporting scholarships awarded to ¹ú²ú̽»¨ students,” Mr Pryde said.

“This continued support allows ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Sport to deliver first-class academic, financial and sport-specific assistance to a far greater number of student athletes.

“I wish all our scholarship recipients continued success, in particular those representing Australia at the on the Gold Coast.”

Scholarship holders benefit from access to ’s health and fitness facilities, as well as athlete workshops, academic liaison, support, and tutoring delivered through the .

Recipients are also eligible for the to assist with out-of-pocket competition expenses, valued up to $2000 per annum.

Six-time Paralympic medallist Lakeisha Patterson - awarded both a and - said the support would assist with her transition to tertiary study.

“The scholarships ease the financial burden that is associated with elite sport and tertiary study, as well as relieving the pressure to find employment to stay afloat,” Ms Patterson said.

“I am extremely grateful to the donors for their ongoing support which allows myself and many others to pursue our dreams, and unleash our potential in all avenues of life.”

¹ú²ú̽»¨ Sports Achievement Scholarship Committee Chair said he had the utmost admiration for elite student-athletes and their dedication to both tertiary education and professional sport.

“These top-level sportsmen and women face enormous commitments on their time and resources - they are excellent role models for all students,” Professor Bodman said.

“Wonderful philanthropic donations from a range of very generous donors means our scholarship program continues to thrive.

“Our long, prestigious list of elite student athletes who have represented ¹ú²ú̽»¨ continues to expand due to this amazing generosity.”

Media: Jamie Mitchell, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Sport, JamieM@uqsport.com.au, 0423 785 752.

Images of all scholarship recipients are available on .

2018 ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Sports Achievement Scholarship recipients (value is from $3000 to $10,000 for one year):

Liam Adcock
Sport: Athletics
Course: Bachelors of Commerce / Economics
Faculty: 

Lily Alton-Triggs
Sport: Rowing
Course: Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Faculty: 

Abby Andrews
Sport: Water Polo
Course: Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
Faculty: 

Marioulla Belessis
Sport: Rugby Sevens
Course: Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Faculty: 

Portia Bennett
Sport: Rowing
Course: Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
Faculty: 

Dane Bird-Smith
Sport: Athletics
Course: Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)
Faculty: 

Grace Brennan
Sport: Australian Football
Course: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Faculty: 

Douglas Buckley
Sport: Hockey
Course: Bachelor of Journalism
Faculty: 

Nicholas Calvert
Sport: Squash
Course: Bachelor of Mathematics
Faculty: 

Laura Clemesha
Sport: Netball
Course: Master of Organisational Psychology
Faculty: 

Gemma Cooney
Sport: Swimming
Course: Bachelor of Arts
Faculty: 

Oliver Crane
Sport: Hockey
Course: Bachelor of Business Management
Faculty: 

Caitlin Cronin
Sport: Rowing
Course: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Faculty: 

Lachlan Crook
Sport: Fencing
Course: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Faculty: 

Koen Dovey
Sport: Rugby Union
Course: Bachelor of Business Management
Faculty: 

Jake Duffy
Sport: Table Tennis
Course: Bachelors of Commerce / Economics
Faculty: 

Annie Eastgate
Sport: Sailing
Course: Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
Faculty: 

Con Foley
Sport: Rugby Union
Course: Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Commerce
Faculty:  &

Ryan Gassman
Sport: Rugby Union
Course: Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Science
Faculty:  and

Meg Gemmell
Sport: Rugby Sevens
Course: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Faculty:

Natalie Grider
Sport: Australian Football
Course: Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
Faculty: 

Carina Hagarty
Sport: Gymnastics
Course: Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
Faculty: 

Tara Hinchliffe
Sport: Netball
Course: Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Faculty: 

Caitlin Hockings
Sport: Rowing
Course: Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)
Faculty: 

Kimberley Jenner
Sport: Netball
Course: Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)
Faculty: 

Breanna Koenen
Sport: Australian Football
Course: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Faculty: 

Leo Lark
Sport: Weightlifting
Course: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Faculty: 

Remy Leonard
Sport: Archery
Course: Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Faculty: 

Alexandra Martin-Wallace
Sport: Cycling
Course: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Faculty: 

Harry McMahon
Sport: Rugby Union
Course: Bachelors of Business Management / Science
Faculty:  and

Tara Melhuish
Sport: Orienteering
Course: Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Science
Faculty:  and

Michael Mercieca
Sport: Gymnastics
Course: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Faculty: 

George Morton
Sport: Sailing
Course: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Faculty: 

Thomas Needham
Sport: Sailing
Course: Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Commerce
Faculty: Business, Economics and Law and

Gabi Palm
Sport: Water Polo
Course: Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Faculty: 

Lakeisha Patterson
Sport: Swimming
Course: Bachelor of Architectural Design
Faculty:

Lucinda Pullar
Sport: Football
Course: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Faculty: 

Angus Scott-Young
Sport: Rugby Union
Course: Bachelors of Commerce / Science
Faculty:  and

Cristina Sheehan
Sport: Synchronised Swimming
Course: Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Faculty: 

Gabi Simpson
Sport: Netball
Course: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Faculty: 

Monique Smith
Sport: Softball
Course: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Faculty: 

Seamus Tanna
Sport: Australian Football
Course: Bachelor of Architectural Design
Faculty: 

Madeleine Williams
Sport: Rowing
Course: Bachelor of Architectural Design
Faculty: 

Megan Williams
Sport: Mountain Biking
Course: Bachelor of Commerce
Faculty: 

John Yates
Sport: Rugby Union
Course: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Faculty: 

2018 Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship recipients (value is $18,000 over three years; $6000 per year):

Callum Breetzke
Sport: Surf Life Saving
Course: Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology
Faculty: 

Jessica Carey
Sport: Netball
Course: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Faculty: 

Alexandra Clements
Sport: Athletics
Course: Bachelors of Business Management / Arts
Faculty:  and

Chloe Cufflin
Sport: Archery
Course: Bachelor of Journalism
Faculty: 

Cassie Dascombe
Sport: Futsal
Course: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Faculty: 

Cara Feain-Ryan
Sport: Athletics
Course: Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Faculty: 

Emily McColl
Sport: Tennis
Course: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Faculty: 

Lakeisha Patterson
Sport: Swimming
Course: Bachelor of Architectural Design
Faculty: 

Samantha Phillips
Sport: Athletics
Course: Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)
Faculty: 

Danielle Prince
Sport: Gymnastics
Course: Bachelor of Business Management
Faculty: 

Joshua Wigginton
Sport: Cricket
Course: Bachelor of Mathematics
Faculty: 

2018 ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Sport Ambassador Scholarship recipients (value is $1500 in support services for one year):

Rebecca Greiner
Sport: Hockey
Course: Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Faculty: 

Tiffany Ko
Sport: Tae Kwon Do
Course: Bachelor of Arts
Faculty: 

2018 ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Swimming Scholarship recipient (value is $4500, plus $1500 in support services for one year):

Roarke Ronan
Sport: Swimming
Course: Bachelor of Business Management
Faculty: