UTAS George Alexander Foundation Scholarship students: Jay Saward, Bianca Jones, Neve Chippingdale, Catherine Bean, Oliver Bailey. Photo credit: Oi Studios

The George Alexander Foundation

Supporting talented young people to achieve their educational goals and fulfil their potential.

About Us

Supporting Talented Young Leaders

The George Alexander Foundation works with selected organisations to offer scholarships, fellowships and other education opportunities.

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Find out which institutions we partner with and the scholarship and fellowship opportunities available.

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How to apply.

Applications for Scholarships and Fellowships are made through our partner institutions.

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Scholarship and Fellowship Programs.

Scholarships

Our scholarships offer access to the opportunity of education, assisting promising students to fulfil their potential. We partner with higher education institutions across Australia to offer substantial scholarships that recognise talent, leadership potential and commitment to the community.

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76

New scholars in 2023

1165

Total scholars supported

$19M

Total value of distributions

Fellowships

Fellowships provide the means for talented individuals to pursue specific extended study and learning opportunities that may otherwise have been impossible. The George Alexander Foundation currently supports fellowships through The International Specialised Skills Institute and Earthwatch Australia’s Student Challenge Program.

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18

Fellowships awarded in 2023

469

Total fellows supported

$2.4M

Total value of distributions

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Paz Pisarski, RMIT University scholar. Woman in garden playing a guitar.
Shane Weichnik ISSI fellow in virginia

Our Community

The George Alexander Foundation's scholars, fellows and alumni are part of a diverse community spanning Australia.

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