Oakleigh Grammar students selected for prestigious Monash Scholars Program

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Oakleigh Grammar is celebrating the selection of three Year 10 students into the prestigious Monash Scholars Program.

Irene Koutsovasilis, Issam Alaeddine and Ilya Umarov will each participate in the three-year program which will run from 2025 until 2027, when they are completing their VCE in Year 12.

Entry into the Monash Scholars Program is based on strict criteria relating to academic excellence and well roundedness. The program offers high achieving secondary school students an opportunity for a head start into university life, providing opportunities for academic and personal growth, development of study skills and enable them to build a network of different academic, employment and peer contacts.

Monash Scholars recipients Issam, Irene and Ilya
Monash Scholars recipients Issam, Irene and Ilya.

Selection in the program reflects not only academic excellence but also a commitment to leadership, innovation and community, all of which Irene, Issam and Ilya display strongly.

Principal Mark Robertson praised the achievements of the students, saying “my wholehearted congratulations are extended to Irene, Issam, Ilya and their families for this selection to the prestigious Monash Scholars Program. It will prove to be a unique and rewarding experience for them providing plenty of opportunities for academic and personal growth as they head towards their VCE studies.”

This fantastic student success reflects Oakleigh Grammar’s commitment to elevating its students to achieve their best and the school’s passionate educators who drive positive outcomes for learning across all year levels.

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