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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
George Alexander Foundation 2014-15 Annual Report
$1.3 million in grants, a new scholarship program at The University of Melbourne and farewell from the Foundation's CEO of ten years, Janet Hirst.
$1.3 million in grants to support 12 scholarship programs and 2 fellowship programs
Moments from scholarship and fellowship presentations in 2013-14.
When George Alexander established the Foundation, he said he liked the idea of ‘planting seeds and hoping they grow into pretty big trees.’ He was…
This year The George Alexander Foundation’s Scholarship Program has continued to grow. Our funding has passed the $10 million milestone with close to…
In 2013-2014, 71 scholarships and fellowships were awarded through 10 universities and 3 Fellowship Programs.
A few of the programs and people who made The George Alexander Foundation's year in 2013.
As The George Alexander Foundation (GAF) enters its fifth decade, we continue to develop and expand our successful scholarship program with some of…
For the first time in its history, in 2012-13 the Foundation distributed more than $1 million across its scholarships, grants and other programs. We…
This year we granted over $1.2m to 10 Scholarship Programs and 3 Fellowship Programs.
A slideshow of events celebrating GAF scholars in 2011-12
It was a year of milestones for the George Alexander Foundation, as new scholarship programs and stronger partnerships marked our 40th anniversary.
It’s been incredibly heartening to see the Foundation experience such growth over the past year. We’re sure George Alexander would be proud to see…
Total distribution for 2011-12 was $888,750, our largest disbursement of grants to date and one which brings our total since establishment to well…
A snapshot of some of the highlights for The George Alexander Foundation in 2010-11, including the Honour Roll of 44 new GAF scholars. This video was…
Welcome to our first online Annual Grants Report for The George Alexander Foundation (GAF). Given GAF's increased focus on scholarships and…
This year has seen the GAF Scholarship Program develop and grow. There is always a diverse range of students applying for scholarships and each…
This year almost $600,000 was made in grants, bringing the total since its establishment to $7.7 million. Congratulations to all the students who…
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