The Maltese Historical Association (M.H.A.) in Melbourne held its fourth Bursaries Night on Tuesday November 13th at the Maltese Community Centre in Parkville. The Bursaries Scheme was introduced in 2004. Its main objective was/is to encourage students to study the Maltese language at various levels (primary and secondary) including at the V.C.E. (Victorian Certificate of Education) Level through the Victorian School of Languages.

Mr. Christian Zahra, a previous Member of Parliament and a current student of the Maltese language was a guest speaker at the Bursaries Night. He stressed on the importance of studying Maltese. This was also echoed by other speakers, including Ms. Angele Azzopardi, Maltese Consul-General in Melbourne, Dr. Victor Borg, President of the Maltese Council of Victoria, Mrs. Frances Bonnici, President of the M.H.A. and Mrs. Edwidge Borg, Maltese language teacher.

The following students were awarded Bursaries:

Junior Level	Excellence:	Christine Stellini
	Effort:	Emily Falzon
Middle Level	Excellence:	Nicole Farrugia
	Effort:	Lauren Xuereb
Senior Level	Excellence:	Nicole Calleja
	Effort:	Shaun Xuereb
V.C.E.	Excellence:	Nicole Schembri

Congratulations to the above-mentioned students. The other students that are studying the Maltese language also ought to be congratulated for the interest and efforts in studying their language of origin. Congratulations to you all!