About this scholarship

 

Each year the Australian National University ("ANU") may offer up to five (5) awards known as the George Alexander Foundation Scholarships.

The objectives of this award are to support:

  • commencing students who must move from rural, regional or remote areas in orderto undertake an undergraduate degree at the University;
  • students who demonstrate strong academic merit, community involvement and leadership potential.

Funding for this award has been provided by the George Alexander Foundation (GAF), which was established in 1972 by Mr George Alexander to provide grants for public charitable purposes in Australia, with an emphasis on supporting talented young people pursue their potential.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Access

VALUE

$24,000 over 3-4 years.

7 on offer

Payments made for program duration

APPLICATION PERIOD

03-Mar-2025 to 15-May-2025

  • Student types

    Domestic, Prospective

  • Student levels

    Flexible double degree, Undergraduate

  • Number of scholarships awarded

    7 on offer

  • Selection bases

    Academic merit

  • Ongoing eligibility

    Continuation based on academic performance

Field of study

 
Any Discipline

Eligibility

 

The award is available to prospective ANU students who:

  • is an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident;
  • receives an offer of admission to an undergraduate program at the University;
  • is an immediate school leaver ie. currently completing year 12 and will commence tertiary study in the following year ;
  • is currently living in a rural, regional or remote area.Scholarship applicants can check the rural, regional and remote classification of their address at DoctorConnect

Additional information

 

The award is valued at $24,000 in total. The recipients would be able to opt for a 3 or 4 year option. Payment would be $8,000 per annum (for 3 years) or $6,000 per annum (for 4 years), paid in two instalments at the beginning of each semester.

All applicants applying for admission to ANU through the direct Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application will be automatically considered for the award based on them meeting the eligibility criteria and electing to be considered for scholarships.

Eligible candidates will be invited to submit additional documentation to support their application. These materials will be reviewed by a selection committee as part of the assessment process.

Applicants will be asked to provide:

  • A Personal Statement (max. 300 words): This should outline the personal and professional benefits of your intended program of study and how receiving the scholarship would support your goals.
  • An Academic Reference: A signed letter from a school-based academic referee (e.g. principal, head of year, careers advisor, or teacher), dated within the last three months, summarising your academic performance and extracurricular involvement over the past two years.
  • A Character Reference: A signed letter from someone who can speak to your contributions to the community and your leadership potential. This referee should not be the same person who provided your academic reference.
  • An Up-to-Date Resume/CV: No more than three pages, including details of work experience, volunteering, and academic awards.
  • A Values Statement: A series of short responses (max. 200 words each) reflecting your values, motivations, and aspirations.
  • All documents must be submitted in PDF format and clearly labelled using the following naming convention: SURNAME First Name – [Document Type] – 2026 GAF

Selection

Selection is made on the basis of academic merit and written application.

When you apply directly to ANU for admission as a domestic undergraduate student, you will have the opportunity to be considered for this opportunity within the same application. Other such support options are enlisted on the Direct application scholarships page.

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