November 2024 – Jessica Bastow Perpetual Scholarship

Jessica (Jess) Bastow is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and a successful business woman. She is a Cornerstone member of The Pinnacle Foundation, already generously funding 12 Olrem Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships.

Inspired by Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson’s gift announced in September 2024, Jess and her family have created The Jessica Bastow Scholarship (to be awarded in perpetuity) to honour Jess’ significant and sustained community and business contributions. Every day, Jess shows what is possible, overcoming challenges and inspiring others to strive to realise their full potential.

Announcements

April 2022 – The Bill Chambers Scholarship (No. 2)

Bill Chambers has generously bestowed a second named scholarship. Bill was born in Ballarat, where he undertook his education and…

April 2023 – The Bill Chambers Scholarship (No. 3)

Bill Chambers has generously bestowed a third named scholarship. Bill was born in Ballarat, where he undertook his education and…

August 2017 – The Greg Livingstone Scholarship

The Greg Livingstone Scholarship is open to all Pinnacle scholarship applicants.

August 2019 – The Tea Uglow Scholarship

The Tea Uglow Scholarship is open to trans students who lack family support.

August 2022 – The Anthony-Whitney Scholarship

The Anthony-Whitney Scholarship is open to applicants who are undertaking degree studies in either music or history.

December 2019 – The Allan Howard Scholarship

The Allan Howard Scholarship was created by John Allan and Darren Howard and is open to eligible applicants from rural…

January 2019 – The Maurice Joyce Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by Alan Joyce AC and Shane Lloyd in memory of Alan’s late father, Maurice Joyce. Mr…

January 2019 – The Shelley Argent OAM Scholarship

This scholarship is named to honour the tireless work of LGBTIQ+ activist and philanthropist, Shelley Argent OAM. Shelley has committed…

January 2020 – The Dr Vinay Kumar Scholarship

The Dr Vinay Kumar Scholarship is awarded to students studying either medicine or a performing arts discipline.

July 2018 – The Ros & Diana Coffey Scholarship

The Ros and Diana Coffey Scholarship is open to all Pinnacle scholarship applicants.

July 2019 – The Frank Ford AM & Sam Harvey Scholarship

The Frank Ford AM and Sam Harvey Scholarship has been created by Sam Harvey in memory of his late partner,…

July 2019 – The Murray J. Collins – The City Gardener Scholarship

The Murray J. Collins – The City Gardener Scholarship is funded by Rob Grant in memory of his late partner, Murray…

July 2021 – The Olrem Scholarships (x3)

The Olrem Scholarships are open to all Pinnacle scholarship applicants from Western Australia.

July 2022 – The Olrem Scholarships (x3)

Jessica Bastow has generously endowed a further three Olrem Scholarships. All six Olrem Scholarships are open to Pinnacle scholarship applicants…

July 2023 – The Olrem Scholarships (x3)

Jessica Bastow has generously endowed a further three Olrem Scholarships, taking the total number of scholarships endowed to nine. The…

June 2011

John Douglass and Warren Stanborough were the Foundation’s first Cornerstone Members. John and Warren donated $100,000 over four years, allowing…

June 2015 – The Selig Family Scholarship

Geoff is the Executive Chairman of ASX-listed diversified print and marketing communications business IVE Group Ltd. He has three daughters:…

June 2017 – The Andrew Staite Scholarship

The Andrew Staite Scholarship is open to all Pinnacle scholarship applicants.

June 2017 – The John Goldbaum Scholarship

The John Goldbaum Scholarship is open to all Pinnacle scholarship applicants. John has been a generous benefactor to the LGBTIQ+…

June 2018 – The Dr Craig White & Rod Anderson Tasmanian Scholarship

The Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson Scholarship is for a Tasmanian, first in family to attend university. Craig and…

June 2018 – The Harvey Milk Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor to honour gay rights activist and visionary Harvey Milk. The donor, a student…

June 2019 – The Bill Chambers Scholarship

Bill Chambers was born in Ballarat, where he undertook his education and studies to become an engineer. Most of his…

June 2020 – The Sydney Community Foundation, Peter Brennan AM & Michael Lynch Fund Scholarship

Peter Brennan AM and Michael Lynch have generously funded a second named scholarship, ideally to be awarded to students who…

June 2020 – The Michael Gorman Scholarship

The Michael Gorman Scholarship is open to all Pinnacle scholarship applicants.

June 2021 – The Geoffrey Smith & Gary Singer Scholarship

The Geoffrey Smith & Gary Singer Scholarship is open to all Pinnacle scholarship applicants.

June 2021 – The Yarranabbe Foundation Scholarship

The Yarranabbe Foundation Scholarship is open to eligible applicants studying in the fields of business, law or engineering.

June 2023 – The Peter Brennan AM & Michael Lynch Scholarship (No. 3)

Peter Brennan AM and Michael Lynch have generously bestowed a third named scholarship to support young scholars ideally studying at…

June 2024 – The Don Dunstan AC QC Scholarship

In June 2022, Sam Harvey generously created a scholarship to honour Don Dunstan AC QC. The Don Dunstan AC QC Scholarship…

June 2024 – The Grahame Williams Scholarship

Grahame Williams has generously bestowed a named scholarship to support eligible scholars studying in the fields of science, agriculture or…

June 2024 – The Olrem Scholarships (x3)

Jessica Bastow has generously endowed a further three Olrem Scholarships, taking the total number of scholarships endowed to 12. Nine…

June 2024 – The Vitaly Osipov Scholarship (No. 2)

Vitaly Osipov has generously named a second scholarship to support eligble students studying in STEM fields.

March 2024 – The Bill Chambers Scholarship (No. 4)

Bill Chambers has generously bestowed a fourth named scholarship. Bill was born in Ballarat, where he undertook his education and…

May 2017 – The James Collins & Tony Nelson Scholarship

The James Collins and Tony Nelson Scholarship is for students keen to pursue studies in science, digital or aviation either…

May 2021 – The Mike Gordon Scholarships

Mike grew up in rural Scotland. He was bullied at school for being different, smart and not so good at…

November 2011 – The Clark Walton Scholarship

The Clark Walton Pinnacle Scholarship for architecture, design and planning, or visual and creative arts, was the first named scholarship…

November 2017 – The Peter Brennan & Michael Lynch Scholarship

The Peter Brennan and Michael Lynch Scholarship is open to students ideally studying at The University of Western Sydney.

November 2020 – The Justin D’Agostino MH & KC Yeo Scholarship

The Justin D’Agostino MH and KC Yeo Scholarship is open to all Pinnacle scholarship applicants.

October 2021 – The Vitaly Osipov Scholarship

The Vitaly Osipov Scholarship is open to scholarship applicants who are studying in a STEM field (preferably mathematics or computer…

October 2023 – The Michael Gorman Scholarship (No. 2)

Michael Gorman has generously bestowed a second named scholarship. The scholarship is open to all Pinnacle scholarship applicants.

September 2014 – The Duncan Peerman & Paul Zahra Scholarship

Paul and his husband, Duncan Peerman, hold very dear the values and aims of The Pinnacle Foundation. As a prominent…

September 2015 – The Pippa Downes Scholarship

The Pippa Downes Pinnacle Scholarship is awarded either to an athlete competing or training at the national level and aspiring…

September 2019 – The Berg Family Foundation Scholarship

The Berg Family Foundation Scholarship is open to eligible applicants who are Indigenous or first in family to undertake higher…

September 2024 – Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson Perpetual Named Scholarships (x3)

To inspire others to give in accord with their means, Cornerstone members Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson announced an…

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