Charles Darwin University, NT

$48,000 (part of a commitment of $144,000 over three years) to The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program (2006–2009) Ms Claire Baxter, Executive Director, Business Development www.cdu.edu.au

In 2007 the Governors of The George Alexander Foundation agreed to fund a scholarship program at Charles Darwin University that would provide assistance and encouragement to students from all backgrounds studying in all areas. The following programs were developed in an attempt to reach the widest cross-section of students while still ensuring that all scholars showed a commitment to their study, their community and had the potential to be leaders.

The George Alexander Foundation Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) Scholarships

This program supports and encourages talented young people from remote areas and/or disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their employment and educational goals within their chosen vocational and technical fields. Eight scholarships each year for the next three years valued at $1,500 will be provided to assist students in meeting the costs of their VTE training and placements.

The George Alexander Foundation Higher Education Scholarship

The George Alexander Foundation Vocational and Technical Education Scholarship

Juanita ThorpeCert III in Beef Production

Alittia MarshCert IV in Youth Work

Holly AngelesCert IV in Visual Arts

Rochel McKerlieCert III in Beef Production

Damien RoebuckCert III in Agriculture

Holly BraithwaiteCert III in Pathology Collection

The George Alexander Foundation Higher Education Scholarship

Shan HusseinipourBachelor of Pharmacy

The George Alexander Foundation Accommodation Scholarship

Roy WilliamsBachelor of Science/Business

The George Alexander Foundation Indigenous Scholarship

Emma CollinsonBachelor Teaching/Science

Amber Munkara-SweetBachelor of Law/Indigenous Culture and Natural Resource Management

This scholarship supports and encourages talented young people struggling against disadvantage to reach their educational goals through the provision of educational and living support funding valued at $18,000 over three years.

The George Alexander Foundation Accommodation Scholarship

The Accommodation Scholarship offers three years of accommodation at North Flinders House in Darwin to one student per year for the next three years. The winning scholar must demonstrate a commitment to their study, community and overcoming disadvantage to achieve their educational goals. The Scholarship is valued at $18,000.

The George Alexander Foundation Indigenous Scholarship

This program offers two scholarships for three years, each valued at $12,000 per year for Indigenous applicants who show leadership potential and are economically disadvantaged by their circumstances. The scholarship will assist with the costs of accommodation and living expenses.