"I know it’s cheesy to say, but the exchange program was an incredible and transformational experience. When I finished my internships in the Philippines, I said to myself: What is the most important thing I can be doing right now?" said Ms Pritchard.

Her answer was to pursue a career in urban planning, with a focus on community engagement.

The SGS Economics and Planning scholarship is named after the late Graham Larcombe, a champion of the people. Graham was a co-consultant, teacher and honorary adviser at SGS. He was passionate about equality of opportunity, environmental sustainability and the proper, inclusive governance of our cities, towns and regions - for him, these were integral elements of a truly prosperous society.

For SGS, the scholarship is a way to perpetuate Graham's ideas and beliefs.