Since 2006

Scholar profiles

A record of the young people supported by the Hoskins Lithgow Scholarship and the many directions their study has taken them.

2026Hoskins Lithgow Scholar

Lilli Keller

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
University of Newcastle

Lilli is completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and hopes to progress to medicine, with a particular interest in improving access to quality health care for rural and regional Australians. During her senior years at Lithgow High School she was a Senior Leader and dux of Year 12, and she has volunteered with the Lithgow SES.

2026Hoskins Lithgow Scholar

Bianca Capamolla

Bachelor of Construction Management
University of Newcastle

Bianca developed a passion for construction while completing a Certificate II in Construction during her senior years at Lithgow High School. She is pursuing construction management with the goal of becoming a project manager and, in time, establishing her own company.

2025Hoskins Lithgow Scholar

Jemima Riecken

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences
University of Wollongong

Jemima developed a strong interest in science through her schooling and chose medical and health sciences as the next step. Her school leadership, sport and community activities reflect the breadth of contribution considered by the scholarship.

2025Hoskins Lithgow Scholar

Sidney Edwards

Bachelor of International Security Studies / Bachelor of Science
Australian National University

Sidney combines interests in science, climate, languages and international affairs. His activities have included school leadership, debating, music, outdoor leadership, volunteering and community service.

2024Hoskins Lithgow Scholar

Zoe Walsh

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Western Sydney University

Zoe is interested in rural infrastructure and the way development affects local communities. Through civil engineering she aims to contribute to innovative infrastructure, jobs and environmental protection in the Lithgow region.

2024Hoskins Lithgow Scholar

Joss Arkley-Smith

Bachelor of Engineering in Quantum Engineering
UNSW

Joss developed a passion for STEM through coding and electronics and is studying quantum engineering. He hopes to apply technology to challenges such as improving communications infrastructure in rural communities.

Archive

Past scholarship recipients

2026Joint winners: Lilli Keller and Bianca Capamolla
2025Joint winners: Jemima Riecken and Sidney Edwards
2024Joint winners: Zoe Walsh and Joss Arkley-Smith
2023Lily Bannan
2022Andrei Falls
2021Shannon O’Regan
2020Joint winners: Zac Arkley-Smith and Ebony Seymour
2019Joint winners: Oliver O'Toole and Callum Woodrow
2018Joint winners: Jarrad Pringle and Arie Zuanic
2017Joint winners: Keely Newham and Max Arkley-Smith
2016Emma Jeffery
2015Joint winners: Matthew Burnett and Hannah Muir
2014Bridget Cama
2013Jessica Dick
2012Joint winners: Madalyn Cooper and Keira Nightingale
2011Joint winners: Regina Featherstone and Katie Ritchie
2010Joint winners: Emily Roberts, Ainsley Savage and Rhiannon Walding
2009Joint winners: Alexandra Legge and Melissa Smith
2008Joint winners: Victor Rufus and Daniel Simpson
2006–2007Kate Purcell