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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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Prue Rothwell ISSI fellow

How to apply.

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

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Date Posted: 19 January 2023

Burn Bright (Don’t Burnout)

Correspondence

Email invitation

Date

Tue 1 Aug 2023

Time

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM AEST

Location

Online

Events

Date Posted: 19 January 2023

Burn Bright (Don’t Burnout)

Join us on 1 August 2023 for an online workshop for the GAF community. RSVP via the email invitation sent to…

Find out more

Correspondence

Email invitation

Date

Tue 1 Aug 2023

Time

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM AEST

Location

Online

Student on laptop outside

Date Posted: 19 January 2023

Alumni & Finishing Scholars Networking

Correspondence

Email invitation

Date

Tue 3 Oct 2023

Time

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT

Location

Online

Events

Date Posted: 19 January 2023

Alumni & Finishing Scholars Networking

Join us on 3 October 2023 for an online networking workshop for GAF finishing scholars and alumni. RSVP via the…

Find out more

Correspondence

Email invitation

Date

Tue 3 Oct 2023

Time

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT

Location

Online

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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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83

New scholars in 2022

1089

Total scholars supported

$21.77M

Total value

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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29

Fellowships awarded in 2022

451

Total fellows supported

$2.7M

Total value of fellowships

Student Challenge 2021 Ecosystems of the Murray River and Mallee 1 credit Earthwatch Australia for web
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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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