Kawana Crowe, Bryony Forrest, and Brodie Seymour have been announced as recipients of the Bupa Foundation's 2025 Dr Evelyn Scott Scholarship.

The scholarship, established in 2018, honours Dr Evelyn Scott, an Indigenous leader and former resident of Bupa's Mount Sheridan aged care home, known for her lifelong advocacy for human rights.

With expanded funding in 2025, the three recipients will each receive $20,000 to support their studies, while five runners-up will each receive $10,000.

Wiradjuri woman and Master of Biostatistics student at the University of Sydney, Kawana Crowe, was recognised for her efforts in supporting First Nations university students.

"With the help of this scholarship, I want to make a difference in treatment options and quality of healthcare for First Nations people suffering with cancer or genetic illness... I believe that this area will be an area of lifelong work for me," she said.

Pharmacy student at RMIT from Boonwurrung country, Bryony Forrest, was acknowledged for her advocacy on Cultural Safety and First Nations health.

"It's an honour to be a recipient of a scholarship fund named after Dr Evelyn Scott," she said.

"Her many contributions to the community will continue to be forever felt by mob, and it's my hope that I can live up to even just a few of her values."

After growing up on Kalkadoon country, Griffith University Doctor of Medicine student, Brodie Seymour, was recognised for his work with the university's Indigenous Support Unit, where he promotes tertiary education and encourages First Nations students to pursue higher learning.

"My ultimate goal is to make a meaningful impact on the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians," he said.

"This scholarship also reinforces my commitment to serving my community."

Bupa's Asia Pacific Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Roger Sharp, congratulated the recipients for their contributions to First Nations health.

"It's an honour to be able to support the careers of these inspiring young students who are each blazing their own unique trails in the Australian health industry while giving back to their people," he said.

"This scholarship is an important part of Bupa's commitment to supporting the development of emerging First Nations health professionals as outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan.

"It also gives us the opportunity to honour Dr Scott's legacy in a meaningful and lasting way."

The five $10,000 runner-up scholarships were awarded to:

Kate Jenner - Bachelor of Medical Studies, University of New South Wales.

Jessica Jeffrey - Doctor of Medicine, Western Sydney University.

Alyssa Herro - Bachelor of Science, University of Sydney.

Aislinn Trudgen - Bachelor of Nursing, University of South Australia.

Charlotte Walker - Bachelor of Biomedical Science, University of Western Australia.