Each year Wesley College awards scholarships to more than 25 students. Indigenous, academic, rural, music and general excellence—students with unlimited potential.

The College’s Scholarship Program has granted opportunities for many students like Casey York (05–09) and Devyn Jackamarra (06–09), talented, motivated and energetic men with a genuine thirst for lifelong learning. Students who profoundly believe their Wesley education provided the foundation for their success.

Devyn Jackamarra

Devyn Jackamarra

Devyn came to Wesley as a Year 9 boarder after being awarded a Scholarship. At school Devyn shone on the cricket and athletic fields, excelled academically and was voted Cygnet House Prefect. 

 

Years at Wesley
2006 – 2009

Degree
Bachelor of Civil Engineering from UWA

What have you been up to since leaving Wesley?
Since leaving Wesley, I’ve graduate from UWA with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and am currently working at the Water Corporation as a Project Engineer.

At uni I took part in a mentoring program called The Aspiration Initiative run by The Aurora Foundation. With other indigenous university students I mentored a group of indigenous high school students from Year 8, all the way through to their first year out of school.

How did receiving a scholarship make you feel?
Although I didn’t realise it at the time, as I grew and matured during my time at Wesley, I realised how incredibly lucky I was.

What does opportunity mean to you?
To me, it means to be granted a chance at something greater. From first-hand experience, I know that many indigenous people, especially youth in rural regions aren’t presented with many opportunities. Mr Gee, awarding a Wesley scholarship to my brothers and I, gave us an opportunity that changed our lives.

What does your gift mean?
My family’s gift recognises the legacy of my bother William (06-07), who worked really hard at breaking down cultural barriers when he first arrived at Wesley which paved the way for Indigenous students today.

How do you think your time at Wesley prepared you for life beyond school?
My time at Wesley (especially the Boarding House) helped me to become independent a lot faster than most students normally would. Not just in terms of relying on parents for a lot of things, but also by developing a self-driven work ethic.

 

To donate to The Wesley College Scholarship Fund click here.

Casey York

Casey York

Casey followed in his dad’s footsteps and came to Wesley as a Year 8 boarder. He was recognised for his academic achievement, sporting excellence and commitment to the community service program. In 2009 he was elected College Captain. 

 

Years at Wesley
2005-2009

Degree
Double degree in Law & Commerce (Investment Finance & Corporate Finance) from UWA

What have you been up to since leaving Wesley?
After five and a half years of study (and enjoying the university student lifestyle), I headed overseas for six months of travel through Europe and America. In January 2016, I started work as a lawyer at Allen & Overy. I quickly discovered that the life of a lawyer wasn’t for me and in July 2017 I was offered my dream job at the Fremantle Dockers. One of my favourite projects is overseeing the club’s newly established Next Generation Academy, which has significant ties to the Kimberley region in WA.

How did receiving a scholarship make you feel?
It was a great honour and I felt humbled to receive a Wesley scholarship. It was a validation of many years of hard work but what also came with it was a responsibility to continue to be a leader within my peer group and throughout the school. Further, it was nice to be able to help Mum and Dad out with tuition fees as they had sacrificed an enormous amount financially to be able to send me to a boarding school.

What does opportunity mean to you?
The chance to excel and the position it places you in to have a better future. It is important to realise that the opportunity in front of you at this very moment is likely to lead to greater opportunities in the future.

What does your gift mean?
It is an investment in the future security of Wesley and an investment to create opportunities for others.

How do you think your time at Wesley prepared you for life beyond school?
Wesley gave me many tools to help me succeed in life beyond school. It taught me discipline, respect, the importance of communication and how to build meaningful relationships with people. Living in a boarding house created a sense of independence that not many teenage boys get to experience until they leave home. This contributed significantly to the obsessive nature of my time management skills today and also my desire to have a dedicated routine and strong purpose in life.

 

To donate to The Wesley College Scholarship Fund click here.

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