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Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Biology)

Ella Burgun

RMIT University
Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Biology)

In her final semester of studying for a Bachelor of Biology, Ella reflects on how a scholarship has supported her…

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Deakin University Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

Eve Fetherstonhaugh

Architecture student Eve Fetherstonhaugh shares her…

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Deakin University Bachelor of Health Science

Colby Bryce

Colby's educational journey was only beginning when he…

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University of Wollongong Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Ned Prescott

Learn how Ned found his passion for electrical engineering…

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RMIT University Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Brenda McKinty

Brenda McKinty was awarded a George Alexander Foundation…

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ISS Institute Prosecco, a grape variety from the Veneto region of Italy

Michael Dal Zotto

In 2008, Michael received an International Specialised…

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Shane Wiechnik, ISSI fellow. Headshot of man with brown hair and eyes wearing a flannel shirt.
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ISS Institite Furniture and wooden artifacts conservation

Shane Wiechnik

Furniture and wooden artifacts conservator Shane Wiechnik…

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Serine Lee, Griffith University scholar. Black and white image of young woman smiling in front of a city scape.
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Griffith University Bachelor of Dental Health Science

Serine Lee

A published scientific researcher, avid writer, Bachelor of…

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R Schembri JCU 2022
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James Cook University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Ruby Schembri

In her second year of study for a Bachelor of Pharmacy, JCU…

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Foster Cunningham, UniSA scholar.
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University of South Australia Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Foster Cunningham

University of South Australia scholar Foster Cunningham…

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Hannah Webb, ISSI fellow. Smiling woman with shoulder length red hair.
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ISS Institute Minting the future: the shifting cultural role of Mints

Hannah Webb

A fellowship allowed Hannah to travel to foreign Mints to…

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Jessica Britton, ACU scholar, smiling in SES vehicle.
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Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Jessica Britton

ACU scholar Jessica Britton is not only studying for a…

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Simone De Nys, ANU scholar. Blonde woman with a black fluffy jacket standing in front of a snowy mountain range.
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Australian National University Bachelor of International Security Studies and Bachelor of Arts

Simone De Nys

Simone shares her experience on a six-week Japanese…

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Stirling Jeans, RMIT University scholar. Young man in grey shirt.
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RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)

Stirling Jeans

RMIT scholar Stirling Jeans shared the habits keeping him…

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Paz Pisarski, RMIT University scholar. Woman in garden playing a guitar.
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RMIT University Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Paz Pisarski

GAF and RMIT alumna Paz Pizarski has been busy since…

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Andrew McLeod-Warner, ACU scholar. Man in paramedic uniform smiling.
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Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Paramedicine

Andrew McLeod-Warner

Bachelor of Paramedicine student Andrew McLeod-Warner…

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Michelle Ginnivan, RMIT University alumna. Woman with brown hair, wearing a polka dot top smiling.
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RMIT University Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Arts (Welfare and Society)

Michelle Ginnivan

We caught up with GAF and RMIT alumna Michelle Ginnivan…

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Kayla Rowe, Murdoch University Scholar. Young woman standing next to an Asian Elephant.
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Murdoch University Bachelor of Conservation, Wildlife Biology and Marine Science

Kayla Rowe

When she’s not busy studying Marine Science, Wildlife…

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Ella Mulquiney, Swinburne University scholar
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Swinburne University Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Ella Mulquiney

Ella shares how a career in Biomedical Engineering will…

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Jess Peart, Earthwatch challenger
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Earthwatch Institute Underwater Landscapes of Queensland’s Islands

Jess Peart

In 2014 Jess was supported by The George Alexander…

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Aga Jones, ISSI fellow and sustainable florist. Woman smiling in front of a large floral arrangement of white and orange flowers.
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ISS Institute Towards Zero Waste In Floral Design

Aga Jones

Fellow Aga Jones’ passion for sustainable floristry has…

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Samantha Crisp, James Cook University scholar. Young blonde woman smiling, the ocean in the background.
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James Cook University Bachelor of Advanced Science

Samantha Crisp

Moving over 2,500 km from Esperance to Townsville for…

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Georgia McDonald, Griffith University Scholar. Young woman wearing a red top smiling and standing in front of a lake.
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Griffith University Bachelor of Government and International Relations & Bachelor of Asian Studies

Georgia McDonald

An internship in Japan, attending the International…

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Caitlin Polack, Earthwatch student challenger
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Earthwatch Institute Turtles on the Move Student Challenge

Caitlin Polack

In 2011 Caitlin was supported by The George Alexander…

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Daniel, ISSI fellow
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ISS Institute Australia’s Microcinema: Building capability through development and production schemes

Daniel Schultheis

Daniel shares his experience visiting film development…

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