Federation University's Wimmera campus students celebrated their hard work at two major events in Horsham on Friday.
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The first, the Wimmera Completion Ceremony, saw 12 Federation University students receive their academic awards.
Then, 10 students were awarded Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships were based on students' personal circumstances and commitment to study.
Head of the Wimmera campus, Geoff Lord, said it was a great day for both the students who completed their studies, and continuing students who received scholarships.
"Twelve local people worked really hard in achieving high marks but they have had a tough time getting where they are," he said.
Federation University Vice Chancellor Helen Bartlett said she hoped the students continued to develop their skills through lifelong learning.
"The graduates from this campus are really critical to the community. They contribute to the economy as the majority of them will work locally, " she said.
Charee Chaplin was one of the students who completed her diploma in nursing.
Mrs Chaplin said her family had supported her throughout her studies.
"I have a young family and to (study) locally was fantastic," she said.
Matthew Cockerall completed his Certificate IV in Digital Technology with his mother Christina Scombe Murphy.
"During the course, we were actually able to work together. It was really good, having to show Mum few things," Mr Cockerall said.
Mrs Murphy said she loved her experience at the university and was keen to get started in her new role.
"I am going to assist with Goolum Goolum (Aboriginal Co-operative) doing different projects. It's a small stepping stone at the moment. Eventually I would want to get my own business up and running. That is my goal," she said.
Sarah Summers, a Diploma of Nursing student, was awarded the Ryan Margetts Memorial Scholarship.
"I am a volunteer with the CFA in Horsham and I did the Wimmera Leadership Program as well, so I have only been here for two years but I have put down roots to be involved in the community," she said.
Alice Moo Maw Roe, a Diploma of Nursing student, was awarded two scholarships - the Dunkeld Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship and the Hamilton and District Rural Australia for Refugee Scholarship.
"With the help of the scholarship, I bought a car because coming from Nhill I have to travel so that I can get to school," she said.
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