Armidale Yazidi refugee receives scholarship

Yazidi refugee Anwar Kasim’s dream of getting a degree in physics is closer than ever. Anwar arrived in Armidale with his mother six months ago. His father has been missing for four years since he was captured by IS. The University of New England has given him a $4000 English Language scholarship and a Mac computer. The scholarship, exclusive to Yazidi refugees, is an initiative of Pro-Vice Chancellor External Relations, Professor Mingan Choct. Professor Choct supports the Yazidi community in Armidale through donations of refurbished computers. We spoke to Anwar Kasim about what the scholarship means to him.

Source: Supplied by Anwar Kasim