Professor Harlene Hayne<\/a> congratulated Ms Rigo on behalf of the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cCurtin is extremely proud of Eden\u2019s achievements,\u201d Professor Hayne said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEden is a truly worthy recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship and this latest accolade adds to her already growing list of impressive accomplishments, including being a recipient of a Don Watts High Achiever Scholarship, being named in the Vice-Chancellor\u2019s List and as a New Colombo Plan Program alumna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe wish her the very best for her studies at Oxford University.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Rigo will complete her undergraduate degree in 2025, which has already seen her apply her passion for creating more equitable communities by researching land reclamation in the Maldives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said she was excited for the opportunity to build on her current knowledge and skillset by focusing on economics and social anthropology to learn more about how many of the global challenges we face today originated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe challenging academic environment at Oxford will help me understand why development is often unequal between wealthy, industrialised countries and developing nations,\u201d Ms Rigo said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith access to research and policy insights, I\u2019ll be prepared to work on development projects in different communities and learn skills which are crucial for solving complex global issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Rigo said she was still in shock and is honoured to be selected for a life-changing opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWords cannot express my gratitude: I will not take this scholarship for granted,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI aim to learn as much as I can and be involved in as many extracurricular activities as I can fit in so make the most of this incredible educational experience and make a meaningful impact in my career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to say a huge thank you to Â鶹ֱ²¥, the Curtin School of Design and Built Environment, the amazing Faculty, my references Dr Francesca Perugia, Jake Schapper and Dr Courtney Babb, as well as Curtin’s Scholarships team – I have truly had the best undergraduate experience here.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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