Our Scholars
2022 Featured Scholars
Ono (they/them)
Bachelor of Law (Hons) / Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies)
Commonwealth Bank Scholarship
ACT
Sam (he/him)
Bachelor of Law(Hons)/ Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology).
The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG Scholarship
NSW
Leann (she/her/they/them)
Bachelor of Economics (Econometrics) & Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Political Economy)
The Ros and Diana Coffey Scholarship
NSW
Jaius (he/him)
Bachelor of Science / Commerce (environmental focus)
The Murray J Collins The City Gardener Scholarship
VIC
Michael (he/him)
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
Sir James McNeill Trust Scholarship
VIC
Angela (she/her)
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Political Science)
The Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson Tasmanian Scholarship
SA
2022 Scholars
Alejandro (he/him)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
The Harvey Milk Scholarship, VIC
Hey there, my name is Alejandro. I am originally from South America, and I moved to Australia two years ago. I am passionate about languages,…
Alex (he/him)
Bachelor of Arts
The Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship, VIC
My name is Alex, and I am going into my first year of a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Melbourne, majoring in…
Angela (she/her)
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Political Science)
The Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson Tasmanian Scholarship, SA
Hello, my name is Angela, and I am from Hobart in Tasmania. I am the first person in my family to attend university. In 2022,…
Avery (they/them/he/him)
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
The Vitaly Osipov Scholarship, NSW
My name is Avery, and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in Mathematics at Macquarie University. 2022 will be my second year…
Bailey (he/him)
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
The Mike Gordon Scholarship (1), VIC
Hi, my name is Bailey and I am a recently graduated Victorian Certificate of Education student and I will be studying a Bachelor of Animal…
Brayden (he/him)
Bachelor of Sports Science
The Bibbulmun Fund Scholarship, WA
Hello, my name is Brayden, and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science) at Edith Cowan University. I am commencing…
Caiti (she/they)
Juris Doctor
The Yarranabbe Foundation Scholarship, VIC
My name is Caiti, and I am a third-year Juris Doctor student at the University of Melbourne. I grew up between regional South Australia and…
Celia (she/they)
Bachelor of Arts (History)
The John Goldbaum Scholarship, NSW
Hi, my name is Celia. I am about to commence my final year of a Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of Sydney with…
Darcy (he/him)
Bachelor of Science (Medical, Molecular, and Forensic)
BHP Scholarship, WA
Hi, my name is Darcy and I am in my third year of studying Clinical Lab Science and Forensic Toxicology and Biology and I have…
Dominic (he/they)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics)
The Mike Gordon Scholarship (2), NSW
Hi, my name is Dominic. I am in my 5th year of study, currently finishing off my honours in microbiology. I have one more year…
Eliza (she/her)
Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Commerce
Commonwealth Bank Scholarship, WA
Hi there, my name is Eliza. I am currently studying a double degree of Law and Commerce with a major in Finance at Curtin University….
Elizabeth (she/they)
Masters of Teaching (Secondary)
The Sir James McNeill Trust Scholarship, NSW
Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I live on Guringai Country with my beautiful partner, our cat, and four mischievous pet rats. I am studying a…
Eloise (she/her)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
The Hydro Tasmania Scholarship, TAS
Hi there, I am Eloise. I study a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery at the University of Tasmania, entering my fourth year in 2022, and I am…
Emmanuel (he/him)
Juris Doctor
The Justin D'Agostino MH & KC Yeo Scholarship, VIC
Hi! I am Emmanuel (he/him), a second year Juris Doctor (JD) student at the University of Melbourne. I grew up in Hong Kong and Guangzhou,…
Freja (she/her)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
The Olrem Scholarship (2), WA
Hi, I am Freja and I am currently entering my second year of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Curtin University and I…
Gabby (they/them)
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
The Thrive Scholarship, WA
Hello, my name is Gabby. I am currently in my second year at Edith Cowan University studying a Bachelor of Nursing. I will finish my…
Gabin (he/him)
Medicine
The Alan Joyce AC & Shane Lloyd Scholarship, VIC
Hi, my name is Gabin. It is an exceptional honour to have the Pinnacle Foundation’s support as I enter my final year of medicine and…
Harry (he/him)
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Law
The WPP Scholarship, NSW
Hello, I am Harry, and I am beginning my fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts and Law at the University of New South Wales…
Jaius (he/him)
Bachelor of Science / Commerce (environmental focus)
The Murray J Collins The City Gardener Scholarship, VIC
I’m Jaius, and I’m commencing my studies in a Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Melbourne in 2022. I have been very blessed with…
Jan (he/him/his)
Doctor of Medicine
The Selig Family Scholarship, QLD
Hello, my name is Jan, and I am medical student at the University of Queensland (UQ). I am currently in my third year, undertaking a…
Jessie (she/her)
Doctor of Medicine
The Thrive Scholarship, QLD
My name is Jessie and I am about to start my final year of the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Queensland. I am…
John (he/him)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
BHP Scholarship, QLD
Hello, I am John, and I am going into my final year of Medicine in North Queensland. I aspire to use my degree to train…
Jordan (they/them)
Bachelor of Advance Science (Astrophysics)
The Olrem Scholarship, WA
Hello, my name is Jordan. I have been accepted to study a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at Curtin University, beginning in 2022 and therefore…
Julian (he/they)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
The Shelley Argent OAM Scholarship, QLD
Hello, my name is Julian, and I am a first year Bachelor of Psychological Sciences student due to graduate (after completing my honours) in mid-2025,…
Kalani (he/him)
Bachelor of Biomedicine
The AGL Scholarship, VIC
My name is Kalani, and I am in my final year of a Bachelor of Biomedicine at The University of Melbourne. I am originally from…
Katie (she/her)
Doctor of Medicine
The Iris Scholarship , NSW
Hello, my name is Katie Bird. I am in my final year of studying a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle, based in…
Kyra (she/them)
Bachelor of Nursing
The Qube Scholarship, NSW
Hi, my name is Kyra, and I am currently completing my Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Sturt University. I started studying at Charles Sturt University…
Leann (she/her/they/them)
Bachelor of Economics (Econometrics) & Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Political Economy)
The Ros and Diana Coffey Scholarship, NSW
Hello, my name is Leann. I will graduate from The University of Sydney mid-way through 2023 with a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of…
Leo (he/him)
Bachelor Regional Town Planning
The Tom Snow Scholarship, QLD
Hi, my name is Leo. I am a transgender man from Brisbane who is studying a Bachelors of Regional and Town Planning at the University…
Maddy (they/them)
Bachelor of Communications (Media)
The Darryl Wild Scholarship, VIC
Hello, my name is Maddy. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Communications (Media) at RMIT University. I am one and a half years in…
Mat (they/them)
Bachelor of Music Theatre
The Reg Holloway Scholarship, SA
Hello, my name is Mat and I am studying a Bachelor of Music Theatre. I will be entering my second year of study in 2022…
Matthew (he/him)
Bachelor of Maths / Science (Agronomy)
Sir James McNeil Trust Scholarship, QLD
Hi, my name is Matthew. In 2022, I will be commencing a Bachelors Degree of Science and Maths at the University of Queensland. I have…
Michael (he/him)
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
Sir James McNeill Trust Scholarship, VIC
Hello, I am Michael. I am deeply grateful to The Pinnacle Foundation and The Sir James McNeill Trust for supporting me in my educational aspirations….
Nick (they/them)
Bachelor of Youth Work
The City of Melbourne Scholarship, VIC
Hi, I’m Nick, I’m currently in my second year of a Bachelor of Youth Work & Youth Studies at RMIT. I am a first-generation Australian…
Ono (they/them)
Bachelor of Law (Hons) / Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies)
Commonwealth Bank Scholarship, ACT
Hello, my name is Ono. Inspired by Black and Asian-led queer spaces in London and teachings from the ‘Erotic as Power’ by Audre Lorde, I…
Ren (she/her)
Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Science (Enivromental Biology)
Commonwealth Bank Scholarship, NSW
Hello, my name is Ren. I am currently in my third year of a five-year double degree in Bachelor of Law/ Bachelor of Science (environmental…
Riley (he/him)
Doctor of Medicine
The Duncan Peerman & Paul Zahra Scholarship, NSW
Hello, my name is Riley. I am currently a second year Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine student at the University of England…
Rory (he/they)
B Laws (Hons) / B Archaelogical Practice
Snow Foundation ACT Scholarship, ACT
Hi, my name is Rory, and I will be going into my second year of a double degree in Law and Archaeological Practice at the…
Salv (he/him)
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law
The Geoffrey Smith & Gary Singer Scholarship, NSW
Hello, my name is Salvatore. I am a third year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)/ Bachelor of Laws candidate at Macquarie University in Sydney. I am…
Sam (he/him)
Bachelor of Law(Hons)/ Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology).
The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG Scholarship, NSW
Hello, my name is Sam, and I am incredibly excited and absolutely honoured to be a Pinnacle scholar. I am about to endeavour upon my…
William (he/him)
Juris Doctor
The Thrive Scholarship, WA
Hello, my name is William. I am a Bachelor of Arts graduate and started a Juris Doctor at the University of Western Australia in 2021….
William (he/him)
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Astrophysics)
The Maurice Joyce Scholarship, ACT
Hello, my name is William. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra and just…
Xavier (he/him)
Bach Law and Bach Business
The IOOF Foundation Scholarship, VIC
Hello, my name is Xavier, and I am studying a double Bachelors Degree of Law/Business at Swinburne University of Technology at the Hawthorn Campus. I…