Scholarship recipients | Redkite

Fri, 2011-07-29 10:56 — ilindley


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Previous scholarship recipients Adam Adam is an inspiring elite athlete who represents Australia. A Redkite Dare to Dream Scholarship helped him develop his sporting career.


Alexandra Alexandra has wanted to be a pilot since she was 12 years old. She’s passionately working towards her goal and used a Redkite Dare to Dream Scholarship to pay for flying lessons. Alexandra was 15 when diagnosed with aniplastic large cell lymphoma. She underwent seven months of treatment. During this time she contracted meningitis, making her ineligible to qualify for the Air Force training program. Despite these challenges, she continues to pursue her dream. As she states, “I still wish to fly! I have researched flying courses and alternative careers in flying”. Alexandra hopes to be accepted into a cadetship after graduating from high school. Alexandra used her scholarship to take private flying lessons. This will increase her chances of being accepted into a prestigious flying academy. She states, “I want to get my pilot’s licence to fly small airplanes but the lessons and tests are quite expensive and I didn’t know how I would pay for it”. She further explains that more than the funds the scholarship is, “an amazing opportunity to achieve my goal of becoming a pilot. It really means the world to me and I thank Redkite so much for giving me hope for the future”. Alexandra says, “life isn't over when you’re sick. There’s still life afterwards and this scholarship gives people the opportunity to really get out there and achieve what they want. I’ll definitely reapply for a Redkite Dare to Dream Scholarship this year.”