VICTORIA University and the David Hay Education Endowment have been awarded Ann Impala and Leanne Bradford the 2012 inaugural David Hay Scholarship for the supply chain, transport and logistics industry.
Under the scholarship program, Impala and Bradford will receive financial support to undertake a Diploma in Logistics on a full-time study basis.
The diploma is designed to equip recipients with skills and knowledge to advance their career in fields, such as purchasing, materials management, inventory management, operations management, warehousing, distribution, transport, and customer service.
2012 David Hay Scholarship was open to applicants looking to study either a Diploma of Logistics or a Graduate Certificate in Business specialising in supply chain and logistics at Victoria University.
Preference was given to applicants who aspire to advance their career in the supply chain, logistics and transport industry, according to the 2012 application form.
The 2012 David Hay Scholarship recipients were announced on 21 February 2012. Both receiptients are currently completing their first semester at Victoria University.
The David Hay Education Endowment was established in 2011 in honour of the late David Hay, who started in the transport industry as a truck driver. Hay attended night school and worked his way up to become one of Australia’s most well-respected industry leaders.
The David Hay Scholarship recognises David’s 50-year industry contribution by creating opportunities for those passionate about starting or advancing a career in the supply chain and logistics industry.
Image: L-R: Ann Impala, Christine Hay, Leanne Bradford, and Dr Hermione Parsons, director and associate professor, Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics, Victoria University.