Six regional women awarded Kim Jackson Scholarship to study engineering at ANU

Six aspiring engineers from regional and rural Australia have been awarded the 2026 Kim Jackson Scholarship to pursue engineering at The Australian National University (ANU). 

The new cohort – Lani Cooper, Jessica Martin, Georgina Kimpton, Annabella Tyrrell, Hannah Day and Phoebe Raisbeck – will begin their studies next year at the ANU School of Engineering.

The scholarship, established by ANU alumna and Skip Foundation co-founder Kim Jackson, is awarded annually to inspire and empower women from non-metropolitan areas to pursue engineering at the University.

It provides students with $25,000 per year during their engineering degree, along with mentoring, wrap-around support, and access to a dedicated study space on campus.

The University congratulates the six new scholars and looks forward to welcoming them to campus in the new year.

Meet our 2026 Kim Jackson Scholars

Find out more about the latest scholars, what they’re studying, and where they’re from.

Lani Cooper

Coffs Harbour, NSW Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) “A degree in engineering combines my interest in problem solving with my love of nature, hopefully enabling me to make a tangible difference in society.”

Hannah Day

Mittagong, NSW Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) “I’m passionate about problem-solving and maths, and engineering excites me as a powerful, hands-on way to drive real change and make a lasting impact in the world.”

Georgina Kimpton

Scone, NSW Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) “I’ve always loved science and maths, and during high school I started doing robotics. I’d love to be able to use my skills and interests to make a real change.”

Jessica Martin

Talbingo, NSW Flexible Double Degree Engineering and Advanced Computing “Engineering will allow me to turn my deep passion for the natural environment into meaningful, real-world solutions that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.”

Phoebe Raisbeck

Denman, NSW Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) “I’m interested in engineering because it combines my love of maths and nature. I want to use what I learn to make a real difference and help create a more sustainable future.”

Annabella Tyrrell

NT Flexible Double Degree Engineering and Advanced Computing “My passion for engineering stems from my grandfather and the desire to follow in his footsteps. I’m hoping to make as much of an impact as he did.”

Meet more students from our ANU Kim Jackson Scholarship community

Applications open in March 2026 for students commencing in 2027. Find out more about the Kim Jackson Scholarship on our School of Engineering website.