Since 2003, the UWA Fogarty Scholarship Program has been dedicated to recognising and supporting Western Australia’s brightest young minds. This prestigious scholarship, a joint initiative between the Fogarty Foundation and The University of Western Australia, provides comprehensive support to high-achieving students as they embark on their academic and leadership journeys.

The 2025 cohort exemplifies excellence, ambition, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.

Introducing the UWA Fogarty Scholars of 2025:

Joshua Abordi – Mount Lawley Senior High School | Combined Bachelor’s of Engineering (Honours) and Philosophy (Honours)
Ethan Buzza – Scotch College | Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), Majoring in Artificial Intelligence & Finance
Holly Brown – Kingsway Christian College | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Santi Chua – Perth Modern School | Assured Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine via the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)
Stella Freeman – Perth College | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
Jeremiah Wang – Christ Church Grammar School | Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Specialised); Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine
Kele Readhead – Perth Modern School | Bachelor of Philosophy and Bachelor of Engineering
Callum Jones – Ocean Reef Senior High School | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
Levi Nichols – Manea Senior College | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
Nishok Nimalan – Aquinas College | Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised), with an Assured Pathway to Medicine
Shihan Tan – Wesley College | Assured Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine via the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)

These outstanding students were officially welcomed into the program at the annual UWA Fogarty Scholars Welcome Breakfast on 6th March 2025, where they connected with fellow Scholars, Alumni, and key leaders from UWA and the Fogarty Foundation.

This event not only marks the beginning of their academic journey but also highlights the broader mission of the program—to foster a network of driven individuals who will lead and innovate across disciplines. Speakers at the event shared insights into the opportunities and challenges ahead, reinforcing the program’s commitment to developing Scholars who will contribute to their communities and beyond.

As they take their first steps at UWA, these Scholars join a prestigious network of past recipients who have made remarkable contributions in medicine, law, engineering, entrepreneurship, and public policy.

The Fogarty Foundation is proud to support these future leaders and looks forward to witnessing their impact on Western Australia and the world.

Congratulations to the UWA Fogarty Scholars Cohort of 2025!