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RMIT University, Victoria
The George Alexander Foundation TAFE and Higher Education Scholarship Program
$50,000 (part of a commitment of $380,000 over four years) www.rmit.edu.au
The scholarships are now set up to provide practical assistance to talented students in TAFE courses or those articulating from TAFE into Higher Education.
In 2002, RMIT became the first scholarship program funded by The George Alexander Foundation and in that time it has evolved and developed to meet changing needs. The scholarships are now set up to provide practical assistance to talented students in TAFE courses or those articulating from TAFE into Higher Education as well as second year RMIT University students. The University also receives an additional $5,000 a year to assist scholars with a Mentoring and Leadership Program aimed at helping students to reach their academic potential.
Each student recipient of a George Alexander Foundation Scholarship receives two years of financial support of $7,500 per annum. This will provide scholarship recipients with funds to support them in the purchasing of vital study equipment, the cost of travelling to program lectures/tutorials/library, or towards accommodation costs and sustenance.
The Program is being treated as a pilot to be monitored and evaluated with the aim of introducing and applying this type of scholarship into other education streams across the University.
The George Alexander Foundation 2009 Scholarship Winners Scholarships each valued at $15,000 paid over two years
Recipient Course
Bronwyn Ault-Connell
Frances Beacon
Ella Colley
Daniel Collins
Jessica Chidester
Jazzmine Evans
Julian Ferguson
Hayley Mansfield
Advanced Diploma Business/Legal Practice
Bachelor of Social Science (Environment)
Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
Diploma of Building and Construction
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)