Griffi th University, QLD

$112,500 (part of a commitment of $330,000 over three years) to The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program (2005–2007)

Ms Nicola Collier-Jackson, Director, Campus Life www.griffi th.edu.au/campuslife

“The finance behind the scholarship is beneficial but the security and hope it places in the recipients is worth much more.”

Monica McGhie, 2006 George Alexander Foundation Scholar

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program at Griffi th University was established in 2002, and is offered to five students each year for a period of three years to help with accommodation fees at the Bellenden Ker or Mt Gravatt Colleges. Scholarships are provided to students who can demonstrate academic merit and show the potential to be strong community leaders. Students are provided with a wonderful opportunity, and recipients are encouraged to participate actively in College life and promote the Colleges within and outside the university.

RecipientsCourse

Allen BostonBachelor of Photonics and Nanoscience

The standard of applicants and scholarship winners within the program at Griffi th continues to impress, with the 2007 George Alexander Foundation Scholars no exception. The 2007 scholars are studying in fields as diverse as ‘Photonics and Nanoscience’ and ‘Film and Screen Media Production’.

“The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship has made settling into university and college a great deal easier.”

Scott Collins, 2007 George Alexander Foundation Scholar

“It gives me great pride that I can say ‘I did it! (with the help of George Alexander)’. I am determined to uphold the values of this man.”

Allen Boston, 2007 George Alexander Foundation Scholar

Keira GrundyBachelor of Environmental Planning/ Bachelor of Science

Scott CollinsBachelor of Biomedical Science

Stephanie JacksonBachelor of Business/Bachelor of International Business

Benjamin HolmesBachelor of Film and Screen Media Production

Gordon Institute of TAFE, VIC

$15,000 to The George Alexander Foundation Study Support Program (2007)

Bronwyn Davie, Alumni Officer www.gordontafe.edu.au

The George Alexander Foundation Study Support Program at Gordon Institute was established in 2006 and commenced as a pilot program at the beginning of 2007. The aim of the Scholarship is to assist with course and associated study and living costs for students continuing their studies at Gordon Institute of TAFE. Scholars successfully demonstrate the ability and will to succeed in higher education but may be disadvantaged by their economic, social or geographical circumstances. Five scholarships were awarded in 2007 each valued at $3,000.

Recipient Course

Sue Campbell Cert IV in Interior Design

Eirlie Chisholm Advanced Diploma of Fashion, Design, Merchandising and Marketing

Holly Munday Cert II in Horticulture

Dale Palmer Diploma of Outdoor Recreation

Amanda Poke Diploma Clothing, Textile and Footwear

Gordon Institute Of Tafe 2007 Outstanding Alumni

In May of this year George Alexander was named Gordon Institute of TAFE Outstanding Alumni of 2007. George’s good friend and former Acting Chief Executive of The George Alexander Foundation, Mr John Kellaway, accepted the award on his behalf at a ceremony in Geelong.

George’s connection with Gordon began in 1939, when he attended the Institute (then known as Gordon Institute of Technology) first as a student and then as a teacher.

In his teens, George had developed a love for all things mechanical after first purchasing a motor bike and then a dilapidated Citroen car. It is no surprise to learn that George’s first course at Gordon was his ‘A’ grade mechanics exam. After seeing George’s impressive exam results the Institute immediately offered him a position teaching aspiring motor mechanics at evening classes. George reflects that he greatly enjoyed this time at Gordon, and thought seriously of pursuing a teaching career.

Sixty eight years later George once again has a connection with Gordon, this time through his Foundation. The George Alexander Foundation Study Support Scholarships were launched as a pilot at Gordon in early 2007. Five students at Gordon Institute of TAFE now hold scholarships that bear George’s name.

To request a monograph of George’s life, please contact the Foundation on (03) 9650 3188 or email admin@gafoundation.org.au