ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIPS

Mavis Wynne Scholarship

In 1987 the Mavis Wynne Scholarship was established in memory of Benalla-born resident and business-woman, Mavis Eileen Wynne. Mavis was a member of the Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women (now called BPW Australia) for 26 years. During this time she demonstrated leadership in administrative roles within the organisation at local, state and national levels. 

A staunch advocate for women in business, Mavis was passionate about supporting girls from the Benalla area in their endeavour to acquire an education, and establish meaningful careers.

Mavis was inspired to help women wishing to enter traditionally male dominated industries, in part thanks to her daughter's educational aspirations. Mavis’s daughter tragically passed away after suffering from Leukaemia while studying, inspiring Mavis to honour her legacy. 

The Mavis Wynne Scholarship now embodies a broader focus, and is open to any female student from the Benalla area wishing to pursue further education at a tertiary level. 

Jenny Milner Scholarship

In 2012 a new scholarship was developed in memory of local business-woman Jenny Milner. Jenny was a pharmacist in Benalla, involved in the ownership and operation of three pharmacies across Benalla and Violet Town. She was also a part-owner of Benalla Timber Products.  As a previous Mavis Wynne Scholarship Committee member and, like Mavis, Jenny was an advocate for furthering education and supporting local women.

After Jenny passed away in 2011, the Jenny Milner Scholarship was developed in her memory to support local Year 11 girls as they embark on their final year of secondary study.

Both scholarships are awarded at the Benalla College and FCJ's respective end of year presentation evenings.

Please note scholarship amounts vary year-to-year.