A talented and dedicated student from Mackay State High School was recently announced as the recipient of the 2025 Hill Family Scholarship, valued at $5,000.
The scholarship is designed to support a student with exceptional potential and motivation to embark on a tertiary education in law, accounting, or commerce.
Year 12 student Morgan Faulkner from Alligator Creek (Mackay) won the scholarship thanks to her tenacious attitude to success and commitment to personal development.
“Studying law provides the opportunity to fulfil a belief that everyone deserves a fair trial. I have a deep aspiration to make a meaningful impact and advocate for those who may be marginalised by the legal system,” Morgan said.
Balancing her success as an upcoming cross country and track athlete, Morgan is also navigating her path into the USA college system by applying her sporting and academic aspirations.
“This scholarship provides essential financial support to meet my goals, easing the burden and allowing me to direct more attention to my education and future professional endeavours,” she said.
Established in 2021 by Mackay SHS alumni Karl and Sarah Hill, the Hill Family Scholarship aims to empower regional youth to pursue higher education by removing some financial burdens such as accommodation, textbooks, equipment and travel.
Founder and Managing Director of Results Legal, a specialist commercial disputes and commercial law firm, Karl believes that without equality for all students willing to participate in higher education, Australia’s workforce will lack vital perspectives that comes only from regional experience.
“Where you live shouldn’t be a barrier to education. However, the recent Australian Universities Accord Report shows that Australians from regional, rural and remote backgrounds have far lower educational attainment than their urban peers,” Karl said.
“Many students from regional backgrounds also cite financial difficulties as a reason for considering leaving university early. This results in a loss of critical regional perspectives in the workforce,” he said.
“From personal experience, we know the unique challenges regional students face when pursuing tertiary education.
“The Hill Family Scholarship aims to help bridge this gap,” he added.
“We are committed to ensuring that talented regional students are not overlooked due to financial constraints.”
The Hill Family Scholarship supports Results Legal’s commitment to creating opportunities that have a meaningful impact and endure well into the future.
Karl Hill ran a Q&A session for over 90 Year 10 and 11 students at Mackay SHS to openly discuss regional education challenges and provide advice to students that aim to pursue studies in the city. Previous recipients Pushti Shah and Ned Gething were in attendance, as well as the 2025 Hill Family Scholarship recipient, Morgan Faulkner
Karl Hill and Morgan Faulkner
Previous recipients: Ned Gething and Pushto Shah, with Karl Hill, and newest recipient Morgan Faulkner. Photo credit: Hannah McNamara
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