Salt Creek Scholarship Laureate 2021
Angus Campbell
Angus has lived in Tarrington for most of his life and has a strong connection to south west Victoria. By his own account, Angus believes that living in rural Victoria has really shaped and influenced him and he has taken advantage of the numerous opportunities to follow his passions. Angus completed his Year 12 at Monivae College in 2019 and while he might not have achieved the highest of ATAR scores, there is no question of his capacity for leadership.
Angus was a school captain in Year 12, a patrol leader at the Australian Scout Jamboree, a member of the State Youth Council of Scouts Victoria, and an active member of the Western District Health Service Youth Advisory Committee. Not surprisingly, Angus was regularly rewarded for his community service and leadership roles receiving numerous prizes and scholarships at school.
Upon meeting Angus, it is clear that he is a passionate person and seeks to make the most of every opportunity. Angus’ involvement and interests at school were varied and manifold – debating, chess, cross country running, book club, rowing drama, dance and public speaking. In the same way he involved himself at school, Angus’ enthusiasm for life is evident and infectious. It seems he hasn’t a minute to waste.
But what struck the directors of the Salt Creek Scholarship Trust more than anything was Angus’ maturity (beyond his years) and his well-developed opinions and ideas. Angus is insightful, considerate and keen to “give back” to the community. With a degree in Architectural Design, Angus wants to improve the built environment for all and hopes to one day assist in prison reform through built solutions.
Angus will be the first member of his family to attend university – already he has made his family proud. Angus has experienced a fair deal of hardship in his life but his tenacity, determination and drive shine through and will no doubt see him make a huge impact in the years ahead.
To help him along the way, the Salt Creek Scholarship will pay for Angus’ residential fees over the next three years while he pursues a Bachelor of Architectural Design at Deakin University’s Waterfront campus. Angus believes that the scholarship will mean he can focus on his studies without the pressure of full-time work and provide him some financial security over the next few years.
Angus is a very worthy recipient of the third Salt Creek Scholarship.
Where are they now
SEPTEMBER 2025
Angus had to take some time off due to health problems and decided to transfer to the University of Tasmania to study their Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments at the Inveresk campus in Launceston.
Since returning to his studies Angus has been awarded New Colombo Mobility Grant, undertaking a study trip to South Vietnam to learn about interdisciplinary Sustainability practices with a focus on agriculture, community, and infrastructure. During the trip he attended, with his peers, lectures at partner Universities, cultural immersion experiences, and visited communities and workplaces. It was an insightful opportunity, and Angus learnt a lot about how Sustainability goals can be achieved in a context outside of Australia and in professions other than Architecture. Angus was the lead presenter in the winning team of the SDGs Hackathon at Vanlang University.
Back in Tasmania Angus has been an active member of the University Community. Becoming a committee member of Darchside (Architecture Student Society) and become their treasurer in 2025. As a committee member Angus has organised and attended architectural tours, site visits, and networking events in Tasmania. On campus he has helped run social events for his peers and liaises his peers feedback and wishes to the committee. As treasurer Angus manages the finances of Darchside and works collaboratively with the School of Architecture, SONA, and the Tasmanian Chapter of the Institute of Architects in the financing and running of events that help students and meet the objectives of the School of Architecture.
In 2025 Angus, along with one of his peers, was awarded 2nd place for Tasmania in Super Studio 2025. With this they won a cash prize, and an immersion experience in the Launceston office of Cumulus.
Degree: Bachelor of Architectural Design
Institution: Deakin University
In residence: Deakin Waterfront campus
Career Goal: to develop and ensure more positive community spaces within the built environment, especially in rural and regional areas
Education History: Monivae College, Hamilton, Year 12 in 2019.