Sisters’ bequest makes ‘meaningful contribution’ to First Nations health programs

Key points

• Charles Darwin University has committed $300,000 from a $1 million bequest to two medical scholarships for First Nations students. The bequest was left by sisters Alison Jackson and Nancy Kingsland for remote health programs.
• The remaining $700,000 will support other First Nations programs. This year's scholarship recipient, Heather Cubillo-Mulholland, said the support lets her study without financial stress.
• University leaders said donor generosity creates opportunities that would not otherwise exist for students.