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We continue to honour George Alexander’s legacy by nurturing the next generation of Australian leaders.
We all need a small dose of inspiration to keep us going from time to time. This is what our online commencement event was all about.
The transition from finishing your final semester to landing your first graduate job is all sorts of exciting and scary. Our GAF panel is here to…
In 2024–25, the Foundation distributed over $2M to scholarship and fellowship programs at 14 institutions across Australia.
It's been a big year of change for the Foundation, but what remains true is our commitment to help talented young people realise their potential.
In March 2024, the International Specialised Skills Institute (ISSI) held a Fashion Art Heritage Skills Forum at the Melbourne University Science…
In 2023–24, the Foundation distributed over $1.8M to scholarship and fellowship programs at 14 institutions across Australia.
Check out the list of 80+ scholars and fellows that joined the GAF Community this year.
We published a revised edition of 'The Little Brother: The Life of George Alexander', a short biography of our founder.
This year, the Foundation has reached a milestone, having awarded a total of over 1,600 scholarships and fellowships to support talented individuals…
In 2022–23, the Foundation distributed over $1.7M to scholarship and fellowship programs at 14 institutions across Australia.
In September 2023, our latest Student Challenge fellows undertook a weeklong scientific expedition, Protecting the Reef's Coastal Frontier.
In 2023, The George Alexander Foundation welcomed 76 scholars, 6 ISS Institute fellows and 12 Earthwatch Australia Student Challenge fellows into its…
A biographical video documenting elements of George's remarkable life story and how his values and spirit live on through the Foundation's work.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The George Alexander Foundation, and the 20th Anniversary of the Scholarship Program.
The 50th Anniversary Commemorative Dinner celebrated the enduring legacy of George Alexander AM and the partnerships The Foundation has forged with…
In the 2021–22 financial year, The George Alexander Foundation distributed over $2 million to scholarship, fellowship, and environmental programs at…
In 2022 The George Alexander Foundation welcomed 83 scholars, 5 fellows and 24 Earthwatch student challengers into its community.
In June 2021, The George Alexander Foundation team held an online seminar on personal finances.
In 2021 we were delighted to welcome 79 scholars, 6 fellows and 22 Earthwatch student challengers into the GAF community and distribute over $2…
A snapshot of the GAF scholar community data from the Evaluation survey of The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Programs…
This year the Foundation distributed over $2 million to scholarship, fellowship, and environmental programs at 15 institutions across Australia.
In February 2020, The George Alexander Foundation invited its scholars, fellows, and alumni to participate in its first Future Leaders seminar held…
Presented by Sharon Pakir, the seminar focused on empathic leadership, communication, boundary setting, and personal management.
In 2020 we were delighted to welcome 85 scholars and five fellows into the GAF community and distribute over $1.7 million (2019–20) to our…
To stay connected with our community of scholars in 2020 The George Alexander Foundation held 13 virtual scholar events.
This year the Foundation granted over $1.7m towards scholarship, fellowship and bursary programs at 14 institutions across Australia.
In March 2019, we cohosted a scholarship event with Murdoch University.
Over $1.6 million in grants in FY18–19, a new scholarship program, and a scholarship and alumni event at Murdoch University.
In 2019, the Board formalised a Vision & Mission for The George Alexander Foundation to memorialise the wishes of the late George Alexander.
This year the Foundation granted over $1.6m towards scholarship, fellowship and bursary programs at 14 institutions across Australia.
GAF CEO Craig Connelly reflects on the year's highlights.
Over $1.5 million in grants, two new scholarship programs and an alumni network that has now reached over 1000 members!
With a growing community of over 1000 members, the GAF alumni network is increasingly a focus of the Foundation's work, in line with George's hope…
This year the Foundation granted over $1.5m towards scholarship, fellowship and bursary programs at 16 institutions across Australia.
Some of the highlights from this year's alumni event, Leading With Connections.
$1.3 million in grants, a new scholarship program at James Cook University and a special alumni event.
A data snapshot of the GAF community, courtesy of GAF scholar and design whiz Pip Wheaton.
This year the Foundation granted close to $1.3m towards scholarship, fellowship and bursary programs at 13 institutions across Australia.
Another busy and rewarding year for the George Alexander Foundation, with a further $1.38m provided for scholarship and fellowship programs across 13…
Our new CEO visits scholars from around Australia, attends various scholarship ceremonies and looks forward to what the future holds for the…
This year the Foundation has funded close to $1.4m towards scholarship and bursary programs at 11 institutions and 2 fellowship programs
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