RMIT University, Victoria

The George Alexander Foundation TAFE and Higher Education Scholarship Program

$50,000 (part of a commitment of $380,000 over four years) www.rmit.edu.au

The scholarships are now set up to provide practical assistance to talented students in TAFE courses or those articulating from TAFE into Higher Education.

In 2002, RMIT became the first scholarship program funded by The George Alexander Foundation and in that time it has evolved and developed to meet changing needs. The scholarships are now set up to provide practical assistance to talented students in TAFE courses or those articulating from TAFE into Higher Education as well as second year RMIT University students. The University also receives an additional $5,000 a year to assist scholars with a Mentoring and Leadership Program aimed at helping students to reach their academic potential.

Each student recipient of a George Alexander Foundation Scholarship receives two years of financial support of $7,500 per annum. This will provide scholarship recipients with funds to support them in the purchasing of vital study equipment, the cost of travelling to program lectures/tutorials/library, or towards accommodation costs and sustenance.

The Program is being treated as a pilot to be monitored and evaluated with the aim of introducing and applying this type of scholarship into other education streams across the University.

The George Alexander Foundation 2009 Scholarship Winners Scholarships each valued at $15,000 paid over two years

Recipient Course

Bronwyn Ault-Connell

Frances Beacon

Ella Colley

Daniel Collins

Jessica Chidester

Jazzmine Evans

Julian Ferguson

Hayley Mansfield

Advanced Diploma Business/Legal Practice

Bachelor of Social Science (Environment)

Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Diploma of Building and Construction

Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Criminal Justice Administration

Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)