C.A.S. HAWKER SCHOLARS 2004 STUART WATTS Hawker Scholar: 2004 Degree: Graduate Diploma (International Affairs) MA (International Affairs Institution: Australian National University & in residence at Burgmann College Career goal: To pursue a career in government and the diplomatic service Stuart Watts was educated at The Armidale School (TAS) in Armidale on the New England Tablelands NSW, graduating in 1997. He completed Bachelor of Business at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2001 and then spent time working, studying and teaching in India and Japan. At TAS, Stuart was School Captain in 1997, an outstanding all rounder of exceptional ability and commitment and was actively involved in all facets of school life. He is a talented sportsperson and played hockey, soccer and cricket and competed in athletics. He represented Northern NSW Under 21’s in cricket and in athletics represented TAS at GPS level and was champion for his age at TAS for three consecutive years. The Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) Kochi Prefecture in Japan Stuart undertook following the completion of his degree at QUT in 2001 involved organizing international days for Japanese students to learn about and experience different cultures and assisted the development of English programs in rural Japan. Other activities included basic translating for local villagers and the Board of Education and assisting the planning of overseas exchanges for local Japanese students. Since returning from Japan, Stuart has been involved in various international humanitarian activities including traveling with a group of Armidale students to work in an orphanage in Fiji. In January 2004, Stuart went to India to organise an Australian high schools initiative titled “Pilgrimage of Hope” which will involve students working with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata and possibly a visit to the Vatican for an audience with His Holiness the Pope and then to London to meet His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury and Her Majesty the Queen. Stuart Watts is a high achiever, an outstanding young Australian and a deserved recipient of a C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship.   MEGAN DAVIS Hawker Scholar: 2004 Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) - Marketing Institution: Australian National University & in residence at Burgmann College Career goal: To pursue a career in government, developing public education programs and campaigns to modify behavior on important social issues including nutrition, smoking and water usage. Megan Davis was educated at Fairholme College in Toowoomba on the Darling Downs, graduating in 1999. She completed Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business degrees at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) in 2003. Megan is proud of her contribution to the community and in 1999 was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for citizenship and her contribution to her school and the community. As well as her staff and student elected position of Head Girl at Fairholme College, Megan was elected by her peers to the position of President of the College’s Interact Club, the largest in Australia. During her time as President, the club raised $27,000 for charity. Megan attended the 1999 Australian Student Leadership Conference and was subsequently recruited by AUSTRAIN and the Australian Youth Development Program to assist in delivering several three-day leadership conferences to hundreds of school captains. Megan also participated in the Youth Leadership Convention for World Vision. This experience taught her many valuable skills needed for charitable fundraising and was a major influence in focusing her career goal to improve people’s lives through Social Marketing. Megan is an all rounder. She enjoys playing a range of sports however cricket is her main interest as both a player and a coach. She is an accredited ACB Level 0 coach. She has been received numerous Rotary, Department of Families, Youth and Community Care, Lions Youth of the Year and Mayne Nickless Community Service Awards. Megan has been actively involved in all facets of student and faculty life at University of Southern Queensland and at ANU has been approached to become involved in Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), a non-profit organization involved in ‘learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise, thereby improving the standard of living for millions in the process’. Megan Davis is a high achiever with a strong commitment to the broader community and has clearly demonstrated the attributes of a Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholar. JESSICA ALLEN Hawker Scholar: 2004 - 2005 Degree: Bachelor of Arts/Law Institution: Australian National University & in residence at Burgmann College Career goal: To pursue a career in public service, particularly in the area of policy determination and implementation. Jessica Allen was educated at the Abbotsleigh Girls School in Sydney. She completed her secondary education in 2002 and achieved a Universities Admission Index of 97.5. In 2002 Jessica was Head Prefect at Abbotsleigh and won an Academic Honour Prize, the Special Senior Prefect Prize and the Zonta Young Woman in Public Affairs Award. She is an outstanding student. She is competent, articulate, composed and enthusiastic. She has a well balanced approach to study and life skills. She is meticulous in the preparation and execution of tasks and demonstrated strong leadership while at Abbotsleigh. Jessica is a creative thinker and an able public speaker who can engage an audience well. She has absolute integrity and is fair and democratic. She represented Abbotsleigh in softball, hockey, tennis and soccer, gained a bronze medallion in lifesaving and was involved with the Interact Club as Vice President. Jessica has a passion for drama and has played many leading roles. She is a capable debater and is committed to the environment. As President of the Environment Club in year 11, she used her leadership skills to inspire others and assisted in implementing a recycling program and raising awareness of the use of solar power panels at the school. She has provided volunteer work at a school in Peru and has raised funds for a hospital in Ethiopia. Jessica is currently a second year Arts/Law student at ANU. In 2003 she was the First Year Representative for the Law Students Society (LSS) and edited the LSS Alternative Law Handbook. In 2004 she is the LSS Administration Vice-President. KAYLENE NUSKE Hawker Scholar: 2004 – 2006 Degree: Bachelor of Agriculture Institution: University of Adelaide & in residence at Roseworthy Campus Career goal: to make a major contribution to regional and rural Australia through active participation in sustainable primary production specializing in salt land agronomy. Kaylene Nuske was educated at the Tintinara Area School and the Urrbrae Agricultural High School in Adelaide. She completed her secondary education in 2003 as Dux of Urrbrae with a Tertiary Entrance Rank of 93.3. Kaylene is a self-confessed country girl. She is the 3rd generation on her family’s farming property is near Tintinara, 220 kilometres south of Adelaide in South Australia. Kaylene has excelled academically throughout her secondary education. She demonstrated a thoroughness and attention to detail and her hard work has been rewarded with exceptionally good final year results. Kaylene has made significant contributions to the broader community and is a regular participant in the World Vision 40 Hour Famine Appeal. Kaylene has always been passionate about the importance of agriculture to Australia and intends to make a major contribution to the sustainable future of this important industry. She has witnessed first hand the devastating impact of salinity on the landscape and has chosen to study Salt land Agronomy at the Roseworthy. By furthering her knowledge of this subject, she believes she will be well equipped to contribute to solving a serious problem facing an increasing percentage of Australia’s farming land. Australia’s rural sector needs more young people with the ideals and committment of Kaylene Nuske. CHARLES DEUTSCHER Hawker Scholar: 2004 - 2006 Degree: Arts / Law (International Relations) Institution: Australian National University & in residence at Burgmann College Career goal: To pursue a career in International Relations/Law/Languages, working towards a leadership role with the aim of improving the quality of life in our world community. Charles Deutscher was educated at the Ballarat Grammar School in Victoria. He studied French, English, Further Mathematics, Biology, Legal Studies and Geography. He completed his secondary education in 2003 with an ENTER score of 96.4. Charles was school Vice-Captain and has an impressive list of awards and certificates as a result of his achievements while at Ballarat Grammar. Some of these include a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, school colours for music and community service, numerous academic merit and academic excellence awards, a bronze medallion in lifesaving and a Rotary Youth Leadership Award. His community work includes participating in the Round Square International Service Project to Kenya in December 2002, working with Amnesty International, Salvation Army doorknocks, participation in Clean Up Australia Day in 2001 and 2002 and the World Vision 40 Hour Famine Appeal in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Charles is an outstanding student from a multi-cultural background who has many extraordinary qualities. As well as the time he spent in Kenya, he has travelled to North America, Europe, South Africa, New Caledonia and Asia. He is a confident, articulate and enthusiastic young man who is determined to make the most of every opportunity. Charles is a creative thinker who leads by example, shows excellent leadership qualities and is capable of achieving at the highest level across a range of disciplines. He understands Charles Hawker’s strengths and his commitment to his fellow man and in his own life, he is determined to make a difference. AMIE MILLIGAN Hawker Scholar: 2004 – 2006 Degree: Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) Institution: Australian National University & in residence at Burgmann College Career goal: To pursue a career with the Department of Foreign Affairs or AUSAID that would lead to environmentally sustainable agriculture and tourism. She also wants to contribute to indigenous reconciliation by building bridges not barriers. Amie Milligan is a country person and proud of her family dairy farm at Cundletown in NSW. Amie was educated at the Taree High School, was School Captain and graduated in 2003 with a University Admission Index of 96.05. Amie by any measure is a high achiever, an outstanding student and a major contributor to the community. Her academic achievements have been recognized by a significant number of school-based, state and national awards and prizes including repeated dux of several subjects and credits and distinctions in numerous national science and chemistry competitions. During her time at Taree High School, Amie demonstrated excellent leadership skills and held a number of senior student positions. She is a debater, writer, sportsperson, broadcaster, musician and singer. She excels in every thing she does. She is a committed environmentalist and an activist in indigenous rights. Amie’s significant contribution to the community has been recognised with numerous local, state and national awards. She has been awarded an Order of Australia Association ‘ Certificate of Commendation’ and medal for Community Service. She was selected as a member of the National Youth Roundtable in Canberra in 2002 and was invited to deliver the opening address. In 2003 Amie was one of 100 young people in the Asia-Pacific region selected to attend Eco-Innovate 03, a United Nations conference on environmental sustainability. Amie was one of eighteen in NSW elected to the SRC Council Working Party and responsible for coordinating the 2002 State Conference and took part in the Young Endeavour Voyage form Melbourne to Sydney. Amie is an outstanding person whose sustained commitment to the community and personal development made her a strong candidate for a Hawker Scholarship. Click here for other Hawker Scholars profiles > Scholarship History The Charles Hawker Story News Frequently Asked Questions Current Scholars Application Form