The George Alexander Foundation

The George Alexander Foundation The George Alexander Foundation is an independent philanthropic foundation that supports education op

In 1972, George Alexander AM (1910 - 2008) set up an independent philanthropic foundation as a way of sharing his wealth and giving back to the community. Today, the main focus of The George Alexander Foundation is access to education for promising young people, particularly students with financial need and those from rural and remote areas. The George Alexander Foundation (GAF) Scholarship Progra

ms form the core of the foundation's work, operating in partnership with major tertiary institutions, while our Fellowships and other Education grants provide a variety of other unique and challenging educational experiences. George Alexander believed in the notion of 'planting seeds and hoping they grow into pretty big trees'. The programs supported by the Foundation endeavour to support this ideal and as GAF students graduate and go on to contribute to the community, George's legacy and spirit lives on through their achievements. George Alexander came to Australia as a child migrant from England, and went on to become a mechanic, an entrepreneur and a businessman and later, a generous philanthropist, who held that you do not own the possessions you have, 'you're just minding them'. This philosophy guided him to give during his lifetime and to hope that through his example, he might inspire others to do the same.

CALL OUT | On the hunt for your next educational opportunity? 🔎The John Monash Scholarship offers $100,000 per year (for...
01/05/2026

CALL OUT | On the hunt for your next educational opportunity? 🔎

The John Monash Scholarship offers $100,000 per year (for up to three years) to support Australians from all fields to pursue postgraduate study at the world’s leading universities.

Applications are open now to study any discipline, at any international university, anywhere in the world.

🎓 Available for: Masters or PhD
📅 Applications close: 30 June 2026 at 5pm AEST (Melbourne time)
✍️ Learn more and apply:

The John Monash Scholarship enables outstanding Australians to pursue a master’s or PhD program at any world-class university outside of Australia, with no

CALL OUT | Are you studying agriculture or keen to get into the sector? Well, the future of agriculture depends on how ...
10/10/2025

CALL OUT | Are you studying agriculture or keen to get into the sector? Well, the future of agriculture depends on how you choose to tell its story.

Learn how to best reframe the Ag sector as one of innovation, climate resilience and regional leadership — not outdated stereotypes.

This event will feature a panel discussion, followed by an informal networking lunch (if attending in person), where conversations become opportunities.

AG REIMAGINED
📆 Thursday 16 October 2025
⏰ 11AM to 1:30PM
📍 Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW
🎟️ Free for all students

Can't make it in person? Fear not, it'll be livestreamed across Australia. Head here to register: https://www.cpra.org.au/eventdetails/34198/ag-reimagined-innovation-youth-and-the-future-of-regional-australia

🎤 Hosted by Agribusiness Australia & Communication and Public Relations Australia
📣Sponsored by Hardman Communications
📸 Image: courtesy of CPRA

07/10/2025

It’s never too early or too late to think about your next chapter! 🎓📖

We brought together four recent GAF alum to share real stories, hard-earned lessons and practical advice on things you’ll likely experience after leaving uni.

And with leadership expert May Samali at the helm, this webinar outlines the ABCs of what today’s workforce requires – and how to thrive in it.

Watch the full video* now on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olp3c6VXheE

*Magnets not included 😉

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