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CAMPUS Issue 4, February 2018
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GAF Program Coordinator Mairead Phillips (second from right) with RMIT scholars and staff
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CEO's welcome
Welcome to the first edition of Campus for 2018.
It’s a new year, and already we have confirmed two new scholarship programs, along with a new dedicated Coordinator role for The George Alexander Foundation.
Over the last sixteen years The George Alexander Foundation has developed a strong national footprint. With a total of sixteen current scholarship and fellowship programs across Australia, we welcome a significant number of new scholars and fellows annually. Up until now, The George Alexander Foundation has been run by staff members whose roles also encompass management of program areas for The Ian Potter Foundation.
However, given this growth, the time has arrived for The George Alexander Foundation to be managed by a dedicated staff member. We are delighted to announce that Mairead Phillips, previously our GAF Program Officer, will be stepping up into a new role as Program Coordinator for The George Alexander Foundation. While Program Manager Nicole Bortone will continue to oversee the Foundation’s activities, Mairead will be solely focused on the management and administration of the Foundation’s scholarship and fellowship programs. We wish Mairead all the best in this new and exciting role.
We’re also pleased to announce two new additions to the GAF Scholarship Program. The George Alexander Foundation Residential Scholarship Program at The University of Wollongong and The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program at Australian National University (ANU) will both focus on supporting high-achieving and community-minded students, in particular those from regional and rural areas, with the costs associated with moving from home to study at university. We look forward to welcoming our first groups of scholars from University of Wollongong and ANU in 2018.
I wish you all a fantastic year ahead.
Craig Connelly
CEO
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Let the games begin...
GAF Trivia Night
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Last year we had the pleasure of seeing many of you at our alumni event at The State Library of Victoria, and this year we would like to give you the chance to get together again.
We will be hosting a trivia night in Melbourne this July for our scholars, fellows and alumni. Date and location have yet to be confirmed, but we will be emailing out invitations in the coming months, so keep an eye out!
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New scholarship programs
ANU, University of Wollongong join GAF
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We’re excited to announce that two new GAF scholarship programs will commence in 2018 at The University of Wollongong (UoW) and Australian National University (ANU).
The George Alexander Foundation Residential Scholarship Program at The University of Wollongong will provide five merit-based scholarships annually to undergraduate students beginning their first year of study. The program aims to support high achieving students, especially (though not exclusive to) those from regional and rural areas. The University of Wollongong is accepting applications until April 1, and you can visit their website for further details on how to apply.
The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program at Australian National University aims to assist students with the costs associated with moving away from home to study at ANU's Canberra campus. Applications for 2018 are now closed, and applications for 2019 will open later this year.
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Welcome!
New scholars announced
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We're delighted to announce our first two groups of scholars for 2018, from Australian Natinonal University and RMIT University. Congratulations to Kay Best, Zachary Tisdale, Kieran Ayres, Anna Lewenhagen-Allvin, Catherine Kilpatrick, Emma Threadgold, Genevieve Batten and Lauren Ricci from RMIT; and Luke Croak, Madeleine Lezon, Eloise McLean, Simone De Nys and Finn Coleman from ANU.
There are further announcements to come, so watch this space!
For more information on our latest scholars, please see our honour roll.
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GAF Exchange Story
Pip Wheaton
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'Studying overseas is a great opportunity both personally and professionally. You come back having accelerated your course, created international industry connections and with a new desire to unlock your potential.'
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GAF Scholar Interview
Malcolm
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A GAF scholarship made it possible for Malcolm to undertake an exchange program in South Korea, where he plans to return to pursue postgraduate studies in International Relations.
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ISSI Fellowship Update
Prue Rothwell
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Prue is passionate about local food movements and the Australian farmers' market industry.
She recently updated us on her fellowship trip to the US, during which she met with industry leaders and immersed herself in the US farmers' market culture.
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GAF Exchange Story
Corey McKibbin
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'I chose to participate in a study tour because I find that they are a great way to experience and learn about a country through interactive learning and excursions, as opposed to just sitting in a classroom.'
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GAF Scholar Interview
Natasha
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Ever since her experience studying abroad, Natasha has had her sights set on Europe, where she hopes to work after completing her studies in International Studies.
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GAF Alumni Story
James Hicks
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James Hicks received a GAF scholarship in 2007, when he was studying Engineering and Business at Swinburne University.
Ten years on and the GAF scholarship continues to shape and inform James' career and aspirations. He wrote to us update us on his many achievements since graduating, which include recently being appointed Engineering Manager at Simplot's Echuca manufacturing plant.
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