Give the gift of education
This festive season, give a gift that truly makes a difference. Instead of another pair of socks or gadget, consider giving a Pinnacle Foundation gift certificate – a present that invests in the future of LGBTQIA+ youth.
Imagine the impact you could have:
- Empowering Dreams: Your gift helps provide scholarships, mentoring, and a supportive community for talented young people who are often marginalised and face significant barriers to education.
- Creating Changemakers: You'll be supporting the next generation of leaders, innovators, and advocates who are passionate about making the world a more inclusive and equitable place.
Your generosity gives these young people the chance to reach their full potential and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
This year, give a gift that matters.
Give a gift that inspires.
Give a gift that transforms lives.
Give a Pinnacle Foundation gift certificate.
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
We provide educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young LGBTQIA+ Australians to realise their full potential. Scholarships are awarded for fulltime study at public institutions of higher education in Australia, for the purpose of gaining an educational or vocational qualification in any profession, trade or the arts.
Our Vision
Our vision is for a more diverse and inclusive society with visible LGBTQIA+ role models.
Pinnacle enables young LGBTQIA+ Australians to realise their full potential, become self-reliant, maintain their dignity and give back themselves. The lasting social and economic benefits for the individual, the LGBTQIA+ community, and wider society are great.
95%
of Pinnacle Foundation scholars and alumni feel supported to realise their career aspirations
94%
scholars/alumni become more active in the LGBTQIA+ community
98%
of Pinnacle Foundation scholars successfully complete their studies
About Us
The Foundation awards multi-year scholarships nationally to students aged between 18 and 26 to study at public higher education institutions in Australia to achieve educational or vocational qualifications in any profession, trade or the arts.
Donate Now
We rely solely on generous donations coupled with the passionate contributions of over 200 volunteers and a fulltime-equivalent staff of under five to deliver our program across the country. Your support will help to transform the lives of young scholars. The gift of education is one that impacts every aspect of a young person’s life to substantially enhance their future, and the contribution they make to our community.
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