Our Scholars
Featured Scholars
Gabriel (he/him)
Bachelor of Arts
Sydney Community Foundation, Peter Brennan AM & Michael Lynch Fund Scholarship
NSW
Oliver (he/him)
Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation Control and Automation) (Honours)
Olrem Scholarship
WA
Grace (she/her)
Bachelor of Media and Communications & Bachelor of Philosophy
Ros and Diana Coffey Scholarship
TAS
Chels Adams (she/her)
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations
Commonwealth Bank Scholarship
ACT
Jayden Younan (he/him)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) & Bachelor of Laws
King & Wood Mallesons Scholarship
NSW
Casper Larkin (he/him)
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with a Bachelor of Computer Science
Commonwealth Bank Scholarship
NSW
Katharine Whitehead (she/her)
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)
Olrem Scholarship
WA
Nagham AL Dennawi (she/her)
Bachelor of Crimonology / Bachelor of Laws
Peter Brennan AM and Michael Lynch Scholarship
NSW
Yvette (she/her)
Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
Australian Marriage Equality Scholarship
SA
Alex (she/her)
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and a Bachelor of Economics
The Insignia Community Foundation Scholarship
NSW
Jordan Anderson (he/they)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG Scholarship
NSW
Fleur (she/her)
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
The Queensland Fertility Group Scholarship
QLD
Adam Nguyen (he/him)
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
Duncan Peerman & Paul Zahra Scholarship
NSW
Isaac Mathews (he/they)
Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science
Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson Perpetual Scholarship
TAS
Annabelle (she/her)
Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Arts
The Geoffrey Smith & Gary Singer Scholarship
TAS
Emily Schultz (she/they)
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Science
BHP Scholarship
QLD
Penelope (she/her)
Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)
Mirvac Scholarship
NSW
Shelby (she/her)
Bachelor of Education (Honors) Primary and Special education
Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship
VIC
Andrea (he/him)
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) (Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science
Bill Chambers Scholarship
WA
Julia (she/her)
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Major in Psychological Science)
Hall & Wilcox Scholarship
NSW
Ashton (he/him)
Bachelor of Social Work
Fred P Archer Charitable Trust - Rural, Regional & Remote Scholarship
NSW
Seraphine Panos (she/her)
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
Olrem Scholarship
NSW
2026 Scholars
Adam (he/him)
Master of Electrical Engineering
Bill Chambers Scholarship , VIC
Hello! I am currently studying electrical engineering and am passionate about the environment from all my time in nature. It has always been grounding and I want…
Adam Nguyen (he/him)
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
Duncan Peerman & Paul Zahra Scholarship, NSW
Hello! I am Adam Nguyen, currently two years into a medical degree at the University of New England. I am honored to be the recipient of The Duncan Peerman…
Aljo (he/him)
Doctor of Medicine and Masters of Public Health
Dr Vinay Kumar Scholarship , VIC
Hi! My Name is Aljo. I am currently in my second year studying the Doctor of Medicine and Masters of Public Health pathway at the…
Amber Jones (they/them)
Diploma of Nursing
Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson Perpetual Scholarship, TAS
Hi! My name is Amber and in 2026 I will be studying Diploma of Nursing. I anticipate that I will complete this in 2027. I have a…
Ashton (he/him)
Bachelor of Social Work
Fred P Archer Charitable Trust - Rural, Regional & Remote Scholarship, NSW
I am currently studying my first year of a Bachelor of Social Work, with hopes of graduating in 2028. I chose to study this course…
Atlas Restall (they/them)
Bachelor of Animation
Dentsu Scholarship, VIC
In 2026 I will be commencing a Bachelor of Animation with Swinburne University of Technology. Which I hope to complete in 2028. Originally I worked…
Bailey (he/him)
Doctor of Medicine
The Greg Livingstone Perpetual Scholarship, VIC
Bailey joined The Pinnacle Foundation as a scholar in 2022 and in 2026, Bailey has been awarded The Greg Livingstone Perpetual Scholarship. Hi there! My…
Brendan (he/him)
Doctor of Medicine
Virgin Australia Scholarship, QLD
My name is Brendan, and I will be commencing the Doctor of Medicine program at Griffith University in 2026. I am currently completing my Bachelor of Medical…
Charlie (he/him)
Bachelor of Advanced Sciences (Hons.)
Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship, QLD
Hello! In 2026 I will be completing by honours in Ecology and Plant Science. I will be working on lab methods to conserve at-risk plants. I feel so…
Chels Adams (she/her)
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations
Commonwealth Bank Scholarship, ACT
Hello, my name is Chelsea. I am originally from South Australia and will soon commence my second year of a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of International…
Coty (they/them)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Jessica Bastow Perpetual Scholarship, WA
My name is Coty, and I am proud to be a recipient of a Jessica Bastow Perpetual Scholarship in 2026 as I complete my fourth…
Daniel (he/him)
Bachelor of Economics
Matthew McCarron Rainbow Scholarship, NSW
Hello! My name is Daniel, and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Economics at Macquarie University. I am in my second year and expect…
Emily Schultz (she/they)
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Science
BHP Scholarship, QLD
I am currently studying a dual degree in Chemical Engineering, majoring in Metallurgy, and Environmental Science at the University of Queensland. I expect to graduate…
Ethan (he/him)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Olrem Scholarship, NSW
Hi, my name is Ethan. I will be commencing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at the University of Sydney in 2026. My journey to…
Ethan Floyd (they/them)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
AGL Scholarship, NSW
My name is Ethan (they/them/theirs) and I am a proud Wiradjuri, Ngiyampaa, and Wailwan yiramarang (“young person”) living on occupied Gadigal and Wangal Country. I…
Gabriel (he/him)
Bachelor of Arts
Sydney Community Foundation, Peter Brennan AM & Michael Lynch Fund Scholarship, NSW
Hello! My name is Gabriel and I am commencing my third year of study at the University of New South Wales, studying a Bachelor of…
Georgie (she/her)
Bachelor of Music (Popular Music)
Reg Holloway Scholarship, VIC
Hello! My name is Georgie and I am super excited to have completed my Diploma of Music (Performance) at Box Hill Institute in 2025. It has been an…
Grace (she/her)
Bachelor of Media and Communications & Bachelor of Philosophy
Ros and Diana Coffey Scholarship, TAS
Hi my name is Grace and I am extremely honored to be joining The Pinnacle Foundation family in 2026 as the recipient of the the Rosalind and…
Isaac Mathews (he/they)
Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science
Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson Perpetual Scholarship, TAS
Hi! My name is Isaac (they/he), and I am studying a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science at the University of Tasmania in Hobart. I will be starting…
Jack Egan (he/him)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Thrive Scholarship, ACT
Hello! My name is Jack Egan, and I am proud to be a passionate rugby player and university student currently based in Canberra. In 2025,…
Jayden Younan (he/him)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics) & Bachelor of Laws
King & Wood Mallesons Scholarship, NSW
Hello! My name is Jayden, and I have the honour of being the 2026 recipient of the King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) Scholarship. 2026 will be my…
Jordan Anderson (he/they)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG Scholarship, NSW
Hello, my name is Jordan. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Politics and a Bachelor of Laws at the…
Josh (he/him)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Olrem Scholarship, WA
I am currently studying public health at the University of Western Australia (UWA), and I am in my second year. In addition to my core…
Joshua Galang (he/him)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
Clark Walton Scholarship, VIC
I am studying a Batchelor of Fine Arts (Musical Theatre), at VCA (Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne). I anticipate to complete this course…
Julia (she/her)
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Major in Psychological Science)
Hall & Wilcox Scholarship, NSW
I am currently completing a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Law, driven by a strong interest in understanding how psychology intersects with law,…
Katharine Whitehead (she/her)
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)
Olrem Scholarship, WA
My name is Katharine, and I am currently in my second year of an Honours degree in Occupational Therapy. I am on track to complete…
Kristina (she/her)
Mechanical Engineering Honours
Yarranabbe Foundation Scholarship, NSW
Hi! I am Kristina, and I am entering my third year of Mechanical Engineering at UNSW. I am passionate about using engineering and my love for community as…
Leo (he/him)
Bachelor of Laws
Jessica Bastow Perpetual Scholarship, WA
My name is Leo, and in 2026 I will begin my first year of study, pursuing a Bachelor of Laws that I expect to complete…
Lily (she/they)
PhD: Screen
Paramount Scholarship, SA
Lily Drummond is an Adelaide-raised and based screenwriter, director, and screen PhD candidate at Flinders University. Her films include ‘With Love, Lottie,’ ‘Hypothetically, the End,’…
Maddie Morris (she/her)
Bachelor of Primary Education
Don Dunstan AC QC Scholarship, SA
Hello, my name is Maddie, and I am deeply grateful to be joining The Pinnacle Foundation as I enter my third year of a Bachelor of Primary…
Miranda Tapfumaneyi (she/her)
Bachelor of Science
Allan Howard Scholarship, VIC
I am currently studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in Cell Biology and Genomics at Deakin University. My studies allow me to explore the intricate…
Nagham AL Dennawi (she/her)
Bachelor of Crimonology / Bachelor of Laws
Peter Brennan AM and Michael Lynch Scholarship, NSW
Hi, I am Nagham, a first year Criminology and Law student aiming to graduate in 2029. I have always been drawn to questions of justice, and…
Oliver (he/him)
Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation Control and Automation) (Honours)
Olrem Scholarship, WA
Hello, I am Oliver, and in 2026 I will be entering my third year of an undergraduate engineering degree at Edith Cowan University in Western…
Orion (he/him)
Bachelor of Law and Commerce
IFM Investors Scholarship, NSW
Hello, my name is Orion. I will be in my final year of my Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce majoring in finance in 2026. I…
Philip (he/him)
PhD in Cancer Research
Johan van Vloten Scholarship, NSW
Hi, my name is Phil, and I am deeply honoured to be the inaugural recipient of the Johan van Vloten Scholarship, generously funded by the…
Riley (he/him)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Brown-Neaves Family Scholarship, WA
My name is Riley and I am a 3rd year psychology student at Central Queensland University. Starting next year I will be commencing my competitive…
Seraphine Panos (she/her)
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
Olrem Scholarship, NSW
Hello everyone! My name is Seraphine, and I am studying a combined degree in Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Bachelor of Science (Chemistry). I am…
Shelby (she/her)
Bachelor of Education (Honors) Primary and Special education
Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship, VIC
I’m currently completing my Bachelor of Education (Honours) – Primary and Special Education at Australian Catholic University and will graduate in mid-2026. After that, I…
Thomas (he/him)
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
VIBE Scholarship , VIC
Hello, I am Tommy. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts at Monash University, which I aim to…
Thomeissa (she/her)
Bachelor of Arts
Bibbulmun Fund Scholarship, NSW
Hey you mob, my name is Meissa, I am a 25-year-old, Wiradjuri, Gamilaroi, and Awabakal, Queer woman living and studying on Dharawal Country at the…
Tully Connor (she/her)
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Public Policy and Leadership
Shell Scholarship, QLD
Hello! My name is Tully, I currently live in Brisbane after spending the first 15 years of my life in central Queensland and in 2026, I am…
Yvette (she/her)
Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
Australian Marriage Equality Scholarship, SA
Hello!! My name is Yvette and I am originally from Hobart, Tasmania. I am studying the Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at the University…
Zoe (she/her)
Bachelor of Computer Science
The Harvey Milk Scholarship, VIC
Hi, I’m Zoe, and I’m in my second year of a Bachelor of Computer Science majoring in Cyber Security at Monash University, planning to graduate…
ZZ (name withheld)
Bachelor of Arts
SHK Asia Pacific Scholarship, VIC
I am student of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Melbourne. After completing m Bachelor’s I hope to continue with an honours degree following…