Sixty seven students will receive scholarships valued at $245 000 at the 2014 Charles Sturt University (CSU) Foundation Trust scholarship ceremony in Bathurst on Friday 30 May. Head of Campus at CSU in Bathurst, Mr Col Sharp, said, "The ceremony is a chance for the University to thank our scholarship donors for their generosity. It's a highly emotional occasion for all concerned. The donors meet the individuals they are supporting and, for many donors, the gift itself has its own special and often very personal meaning. At the same time the students celebrate their achievements, and have the opportunity to express their gratitude in person. And of course the student's parents and supporters beam with pride." Notable recipients and scholarships to be presented include: Ms Laura Cole (Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) / Bachelor of Business Studies) - Bathurst Regional Council Scholarship;Ms Cole hopes for a career in events management upon graduation, while continuing to contribute to community service and not-for-profit organisations. She has previously been a Senior Councillor at MacKillop College (Bathurst), was elected as Deputy Mayor of the Bathurst Youth Council, and is currently Bathurst's Jack Aubin Youth Citizen of the Year. She says that this scholarship will make a significant contribution to her tertiary education costs, and will also assist with the costs of her planned trip to Cambodia later this year to help in disadvantaged communities. Ms Carissa Licciardello (Bachelor of Communication (Theatre/Media)) – the Blair Milan Memorial Scholarship;Since commencing her studies at CSU, Ms Licciardello has relished the many opportunities that have extended her skills in theatre, and particularly performance through study and practical experience. She feels that being awarded the Blair Milan scholarship means being given the honour of continuing Blair's legacy of hard work, a love of theatre and performance, and a joy for life. Ms Lucy Waterer (Bachelor of Computer Science) – the Australian Computer Society Foundation Scholarship;When Ms Waterer applied for entry to the Bachelor of Computer Science last year, she wondered if she was silly for considering a career in a tech industry given that she was a 34 year-old stay-at-home mother with no experience in computing. She says winning this scholarship is a sign that she made the right decision, and a reminder that she is capable of more than just running a household. Mr Ron Camplin, OAM, will attend as a donor to present the Radio 2BS Bathurst Broadcasters Scholarship, and the Ron Camplin OAM Scholarship.The CSU Foundation Scholarship Ceremony will be held at 11.30am Friday 30 May in the CD Blake Auditorium (building 1220) at CSU in Bathurst, following a morning tea at 10.30am for donors and recipients. Professor Jo-Anne Reid, University Council Member, will present the scholarships.