Scholarship Grants Paid 2007–2008

Australian Catholic University

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships Program at ACU’s Ballarat Campus – study and living support scholarships for students.

(part of a commitment of $150,000 over five years)

George Alexander Foundation Bursaries Program at ACU’s Ballarat Campus – to assist students undertaking placements as part of their undergraduate degrees.

(part of a commitment of $30,000 over three years)

Charles Darwin University

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program – ongoing support for the 2007 Indigenous, Higher Education, VTE and Accommodation Scholars.

(part of a commitment of $144,000 over three years)

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program – a higher education scholarship program for talented young people.

(part of a commitment of $72,000 over three years)

Deakin University

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program –financial support for students at Deakin’s Geelong and Warrnambool campuses.

(part of a commitment of $150,000 over five years)

Gordon Institute of TAFE

The George Alexander Foundation Study Support Scholarship Program – Study Support Scholarships for students who have demonstrated a commitment to their field of work or trade and are continuing their education at Gordon Institute.

(part of a commitment of $175,000 over four years)

Griffith University

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program (2005–2007 inclusive) – ongoing support for the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Accommodation Scholars.

(part of a commitment of $330,000 over five years)

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program –Accommodation Scholarships at Griffith’s Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses.

(part of a commitment of $900,000 over seven years)

International Specialised Skills Institute

To further develop The George Alexander Foundation Fellowship Program – an annual fellowship to provide outstanding individuals in their chosen trade with an opportunity to travel overseas for further professional development and research.

(part of a commitment of $60,000 over three years)

Murdoch University

The George Alexander Foundation Campus Accommodation Rural Scholarship Program – available to talented young people moving from regional or rural areas to Perth in order to study at Murdoch University.

(part of a commitment of $247,500 over five years)

$27,500

Queensland University of Technology Centre of Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies

Scholarships to Develop Non-Profit Leaders – two half scholarships and four travel grants to encourage non-profit leaders to undertake postgraduate education in the field of social investment.

RMIT University

$8,680

The George Alexander Foundation Small Grants Program –to support young people studying at RMIT University. $39,000

(part of a commitment of $76,500 over three years)

Swinburne University of Technology

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships – Living Support Scholarships for students moving from rural or regional areas to study at Swinburne University (2008).

(part of a commitment of $90,000 over four years)

Swinburne University of Technology

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships – Living Support Scholarships for students moving from rural or regional areas to study at Swinburne University (2007).

(part of a commitment of $90,000 over four years)

University of Technology Sydney

Indigenous Student Bursary Program – to support Indigenous students who may need emergency financial assistance.

$30,000

$30,000

$10,000

Total Scholarship$475,180

Education Grants Paid 2007–2008

Education Foundation Inc

Opportunity Scholarship – to assist young people in funding a great idea or dream that could be life-changing. $10,000

(part of a commitment of $20,000 over two years)

Gold Coast Arts Centre

Education Resource Kit for Schools: Stories of the Queensland Landscape – the creation of a kit that provides students with a view of the environment through the eyes of some of Queensland’s great artists.

La Trobe University: Science, Technology and Engineering

In2science Peer Mentoring in Schools Program – a science and mathematics mentoring program which gives high school students an opportunity to learn directly from their student counterparts at university.

(part of a commitment of $100,000 over two years)

$15,000

$50,000

Total Education$75,000