This award has been established in order to reduce the financial burden on students and enable them to complete their program so they may find meaningful employment in their field of study. Education is one of the main tenets of Rotary International whose philosophy is that education is a key component in its dedication to improve lives and create a better world to support its peace efforts. The recipient of this bursary is a mature student in their second or third year of study, who has returned to school to upgrade or change careers.