World-class manufacturer supports Engineering students

Seeley International Scholarship

For as long as he could remember, Kieran Lobban has been fascinated by how mechanical and electronic devices worked and would often dismantle objects to figure out how and why they operated.

Following in the footsteps of his older brother, he applied for a Bachelor of Engineering at Flinders University, where he is now in the third year of his electronics and robotics focused degree.

With his parents living and working in rural Queensland, Kieran’s initial transition to university came with the challenge of having to support himself away from his family, while also getting used to a new study schedule.

He secured accommodation on campus, but paying for food, rent and other living and study expenses became a struggle for the school-leaver.

A high-achiever, Kieran applied for the Seeley International Scholarship, created to support a Bachelor of Engineering student with outstanding academic performance.

Frank Seeley AM FAICD with scholarship recipient Kieran Lobban

The $5,000 annual scholarship was established with the philanthropic support of Frank Seeley AM FAICD (DUniv ’18), Executive Chairman and Founder of Seeley International.

Since founding Seeley International in 1972, when he began manufacturing portable evaporative coolers in his garage, Mr Seeley has grown the business to now employ more than 500 people, to deliver innovative, world-class products - including the world’s first six-star ducted gas heating range.

Kieran says, “Because of the scholarship I was able to pay my bills without having to rely on a part-time job and therefore was able to completely focus on my studies throughout the year.”

As a result of this focus, Kieran gained High Distinctions in all ten of his second-year topics and has now been accepted into a Master of Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronic).

The scholarship support from Seeley International has strengthened both his study and career prospects, especially within the State’s key economic sectors, and following his studies Kieran says, “My ultimate goal would be working in space, defence and manufacturing sectors.”

You can help students like Kieran to reach their goals by donating to student scholarships at Flinders University.

100% of your tax-deductible donation will support students in financial need to focus on their studies and work towards their career goals.

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_{Published 2021. Author: Lynda Allen.}

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