AN outstanding Loxton local has been named the first recipient of a regional scholarship, aiming to support students from regional South Australia in pursuing tertiary education in accounting and finance-related fields.

Tyler Hobby, a former Loxton High School student, was announced as the first recipient of the William Buck Regional Scholarship.

Mr Hobby commenced a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance at Flinders University this year and was officially presented with his award during a recent visit to William Buck’s Adelaide office last month, where he met with mentors, William Buck partner Ben Trengove and team member Ben Davies. 

Both mentors are from regional South Australia and will pr