Ballarat single mum wins top scholarship after escaping abuse
After escaping domestic violence, Elizabeth is finishing a science degree, raising two daughters and leading the Muslim community.
Elizabeth Dyer escaped domestic violence and returned to university as a single mother. Elizabeth is finishing a science degree at Federation University while raising two daughters.
Elizabeth won the Tertiary Scholarship Foundation Award for Excellence from more than 100 applicants. Elizabeth coordinates the Ballarat Muslim community, runs a playgroup and volunteers at the hospital gift shop.
She is one exam from graduating and chooses between honours and PhD research on antibiotics, or a master's degree in radiation therapy. Elizabeth is passionate about breaking barriers to domestic violence support in rural areas.
- More than 100
- Applicants
- Two daughters
- Children
- 3 years ago
- Years since converting
Why it mattersHer graduation will set an example for single mothers escaping abuse in rural communities.
AustraliaA Ballarat woman's success challenges how rural Australia supports women rebuilding after domestic violence.
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