West Coast scholarships help young talent return home

Morning Report · Oct 11, 2026 · 5m

So each year a select group of the West Coast's youngest and brightest are offered scholarships to help them study and then bring those newfound skills back home. Economic development charitable trust Development West Coast has just awarded six tertiary student scholarships for this year, each worth up to $32,500 Four years ago, Molly Williams was among the recipients. She's now one year away from graduating and heading back home. Williams spoke to John Campbell.