Program Areas
The Governors of The George Alexander Foundation have chosen to focus on two key areas of interest which reflect the aspirations of George Alexander himself.
Through the Education Program, George Alexander was keen to provide the educational opportunities that he did not have himself. George also believed that much can and should be done to repair the damage that has been
done to the environment, particularly through the provision of volunteering opportunities and community engagement.
Through both program areas the Foundation has a particular interest in giving young people opportunities to achieve their goals, to broaden their experience and to support their communities.
Environment & Conservation
The Environment & Conservation Program aims:
- To support programs which enable students to gain practical experience in conservation and land management.
- To support "hands-on" local community environmental projects where there is a strong volunteer component.
Education
The Education Program aims:
- To help talented young people who have demonstrated academic ability, particularly those from rural and regional communities, for whom scholarships would make a significant contribution to achieving their educational goals.
- To assist young people to gain or enhance skills, knowledge and experience in technology, design and the traditional trades, through formal education, mentoring programs, and fellowships.
Note: All scholarship program applications must be discussed with The George Alexander Foundation Program Manager prior to submission.
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To provide undergraduate scholarships at universities and TAFE institutes across Australia, for students with academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to their community
- To support mentoring programs in schools, TAFE institutes and universities, particularly those which focus on science, technology, engineering, trades, agriculture and the environment.
Exclusions
The George Alexander Foundation will not make grants to support:
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academic research
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recurrent expenditure for which no future provision is in sight.
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capital or endowment funds established to provide a corpus for institutions.
- retrospective expenditure
About
Scholarships Programs
'Encouraging bright young students, regardless of background, has been immensely satisfying.'
George Alexander 2006
The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships Program was established in 2001 to provide scholarships to students with academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to their community.
The first two Scholarship Programs commenced at Griffith University in Queensland and at RMIT University in Victoria in 2002. George, as a former RMIT lecturer and Alumni and Queensland resident, felt both universities offered an important personal link. Since 2002 the
Scholarships Program has expanded to every State of mainland Australia and the Northern Territory.
The Foundation currently has eight active Scholarship Programs administered via the seven universities and one TAFE institute. A representative of the Foundation is involved in the selection of all Scholars and the Foundation is currently in the process of building a scholarship and alumni network to enhance the opportunities provided via the Scholarship.
Please see the links below to learn more about The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships available at partner high education institutes
Victoria
Australian Catholic University, Ballarat
Recognising students who have shown talent and dedication to attaining their educational goals is the focus of the ACU Scholarship Program, with an emphasis on helping those who face significant financial barriers. This scholarship is particularly for students from regional and rural areas who must move away from home in order to undertake further study.
Five Scholarships offered each year valued at $10,000 (over three years)
Deakin University,
Warrnambool & Geelong
The scholarship scheme at Deakin aims to assist students who show commitment to overcoming financial barriers to realise their education goals and demonstrate strong academic ability.
Five Scholarships offered each year valued at $10,000 (over three years)
Gordon Institute of TAFE, Geelong
Rewarding commitment, leadership and community involvement is at the heart of this scholarship program – one of few available to TAFE students.
Three Scholarships offered each year valued at $10,000 (over two years)
Five bursaries offered each year valued at $1,000 each
To provide practical living support assistance to talented students in TAFE courses including those articulating from TAFE into Higher Education and second year RMIT University students.
Eight Scholarships offered each year valued at $15,000 (over two years)
Western Australia
Murdoch University, Perth
Leadership potential, community involvement and academic ability are the hallmarks of the Murdoch GAF scholars who have been recognised in a scholarship program specifically designed to assist students from rural areas who needed to move to Perth to fulfil their education goals.
Five Scholarships offered each year valued at $22,500 (over three years)
New South Wales
Charles Sturt University, Bathurst
Redressing the supply of teachers in many rural and remote schools and communities, particularly in remote indigenous communities, through support for student teacher training placements.
Bursaries valued at up to $3,000
South Australia
University of South Australia, Adelaide
This program offers students of outstanding academic and / or leadership potential from rural South Australia and Western Australia who have been awarded a mechanical engineering placement at the University of South Australia, an opportunity to be provided with a living support scholarship and the chance to undertake 'industrial experience' with the University of South Australia's Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre (AMRDC).
One Scholarship offered each year valued at $10,000 (over three years)
Queensland
Griffith University, Brisbane & Gold Coast
Offered to talented students, particularly those from rural and regional areas, who are required to move away from home in order to undertake further study at Griffith University’s Gold Coast or Brisbane campuses.
Eight Scholarships offered each year valued at $22,500 (over three years)
