Adelaide, South Australia – William Buck is proud to announce Tyler Hobby as the first recipient of the William Buck Regional Scholarship – an initiative designed to support students from regional South Australia in pursuing tertiary education in accounting and finance related fields.
Tyler, a former Loxton High School student, has commenced a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance at Flinders University. He was officially presented with his award during a recent visit to William Buck’s Adelaide office, where he met with his dedicated mentors: William Buck Partner Ben Trengove and team member Ben Davies. Both mentors also originate from regional South Australia and will provide ongoing career guidance and personal support to Tyler throughout the three-year scholarship.
The scholarship, valued at $15,000 will help alleviate the financial pressures associated with relocating for study, while also offering valuable industry mentorship.
Tyler discovered the scholarship opportunity through a post on his high school’s Facebook page just one day before applications closed. “I saw the post on the Loxton High Facebook page and thought, ‘why not give it a go?’,” said Tyler. “It’s great to receive financial support to help with living away from home, but I’m most excited about building relationships and learning from the William Buck team.”
Tyler has a keen interest in wealth management and superannuation—particularly self-managed super funds (SMSF) and SMSF audit—sparked by conversations with his mother, who works in finance. He’s eager to learn more about these areas during his time at William Buck.
Long-term, Tyler hopes to give back to regional communities, either by returning to Loxton or settling in the Adelaide Hills—places where the countryside and strong sense of community continue to inspire him.
With one-third of William Buck’s Adelaide partners originating from country South Australia, and many clients based in regional areas, the scholarship reflects the firm’s commitment to supporting the communities that have supported them.
“This initiative allows us to assist talented individuals with a passion for finance while reinforcing our commitment to the long-term sustainability of Australia’s accounting industry,” said Adrian Chugg, Managing Partner of William Buck South Australia.
