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She says the scholarship made a real difference, especially during internships and exam periods when work hours were limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe scholarship really helped alleviate some of the financial stress around transport and the technology needed for studies,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simple application process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHonestly, the application process was so easy,\u201d Achol adds. \u201cIt\u2019s not as inaccessible as some might think. I encourage other students to seriously think about it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Achol now works at the ABC, having started with an internship and later landing a role on the Breakfast show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her advice for current students? <em>\u201cDon\u2019t focus solely on your ATAR. No matter what circumstances you\u2019re in, there\u2019s a scholarship that fits your needs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thinking about applying for a scholarship?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re starting uni and facing financial challenges, a La Trobe Access Scholarship or Bursary could help ease the pressure, just like it did for Achol. Applications are simple, and support is available. 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