Overview
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 students from rural and remote areas of Australia. The GAF Scholarship Program is the cornerstone of the Foundation’s grant making and in 2013 the University of Tasmania was selected to join this program and now provides a very prestigious scholarship to seven students per annum. More information on the George Alexander Foundation can be found here.
Eligibility
- Available to Tasmanians who are commencing their first full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Tasmania in the first half of 2026.
- Applicants will be assessed based on their academic results, leadership and involvement in their local community.
- Preference will be given to students who must move away from home in order to undertake their study.
On-going Eligibility
- Maintain a GPA of 5 or above
Amount
$24,000 in total paid over the course of the degree
Duration
Up to four years
Opening Date
29 August 2025
Closing Date
01 December 2025
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Closed
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