Shape her future through education
May 20th, 2026
May 20th, 2026
At MLC, we see every day how the right education can shape a girl’s confidence, broaden her horizons and change the course of her life. For some students, that opportunity is only possible because of the generosity of others.
Lydia Zhang (2014) is one of those students. Through a means-tested scholarship, she was able to access an MLC education, discover her passion for town planning and build a career helping shape stronger, more connected communities.
“MLC gave me the confidence and mindset to find my path, even when I didn’t yet know what that would be. Someone believed in me and gave me a chance I would not have had otherwise.
"I want other students to discover their potential and build futures they may not yet imagine," Lydia says. "It gave me access to opportunities that shaped who I am today. It truly changed my life."
Stories like Lydia’s remind us that a scholarship is far more than financial assistance. It gives a girl the chance to grow in confidence, pursue her strengths and imagine a future that may once have felt out of reach.
Today, we invite you to help create that same opportunity for another girl.
A gift to the MLC Scholarship Fund helps open doors for girls with talent and promise, regardless of circumstance. Every contribution, of any size, will make a lasting difference.
For further additional information in regards to our Annual Giving appeal, please do not hesitate to call Maria Mercuri, Associate Director of Advancement at Methodist Ladies’ College, on either +61 3 9274 6308 or 0477 340 667 or email her at foundation@mlc.vic.edu.au.
