2018

Ainsley

Arts/Science

ACT

The Pinnacle Foundation has done more for me than I could ever really put into words. Not only have they helped me move away from…

Caitlin

Cert IV Youth Work

VIC

The Pinnacle Foundation is everything I stand for. My current goal through study is to work with LGBTIQ+ youth and I am so grateful for…

Elliot

Teaching

QLD

I was surprised and humbled to be receiving the Pinnacle Scholarship this year. Although I think we all face the professional realm with a bit…

Hannah

Education

ACT

As a rural queer person, being awarded a Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship is not only a massive honour, but also a rare and important opportunity to…

Izzy

Law

ACT

The Pinnacle foundation has provided me with unbelievable opportunities through the presentation of this scholarship. The Foundation does such amazing work for young LGBT+ youth,…

Jacinta

Medicine

I talked myself out of applying for a scholarship 3 years in a row because I thought I wasn’t queer enough or disadvantaged enough. It…

Jack

Law

VIC

I’m very grateful to have been granted a Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship for 2018. As I finish my final year of law, the support the Pinnacle…

Joshua

Teaching

QLD

The Pinnacle Foundation has provided me with an amazing start to the next stage of my studies. Not only has the financial support alleviated a…

Kai

Arts (Creative Writing)

I am deeply honoured to be a 2018 Pinnacle Scholar. For the first time in my studies, I am able to focus on working toward…

Laura

Law

VIC

Receiving the Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship has been a highlight of my University career. Not only has the foundation given me financial support through my Scholarship,…

Lewis

Commerce

VIC

Pinnacle has provided a lifeline in furthering our education as LGBTQI+ youth. Not only can we now meet the financial obligations of university, but have…

Max

HSC

VIC

Receiving this scholarship has been the most life changing experience for me, and I am so thankful and happy to be a part of the…

Nic

Science (Psychology & Criminology)

QLD

The support the Pinnacle Foundation has given me is immeasurable. The financial aspect of the scholarship has allowed me to focus on my degree and…

Oliver

Medicine

QLD

I am very grateful to be awarded a 2018 Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship, and knowing that I have the support and encouragement of the Foundation, and…

Rhian

Arts/Law

NSW

The Pinnacle Foundation does far more than providing financial support to marganlised students. It creates a strong network of talented LGBT+ youth and transforms us…

Ricky

Medicine

If you’d have told a 14-year-old me he’d be the recipient of a scholarship specifically for Queer Students he’d have never believed you. To be…

Ruben

Psychology

QLD

I have never had a community of people around me who were casually and unassumingly accepting and supportive of my identity, so I failed to…

Sam

Microbiology

NSW

“you never swim in the same ocean twice; its never the same ocean, and its never the same you” (author unknown)

Stefan

Information Systems

VIC

During my time at Swinburne I came across the Pinnacle Foundation scholarship program which I’m thrilled to be part of. This scholarship will help to…

Tamasyn

Physiotherapy

QLD

It is both an honour and a privilege to been named a 2018 Pinnacle Foundation scholar. Foundations like Pinnacle are changing the lives of young…

Tilly

Law

VIC

Being an LGBTIQ student last year was difficult for everyone – and law school sometimes makes hypothetical situations out of very real and traumatic experiences…

Tynah

Education

VIC

The Pinnacle Foundation is a big community that welcomes you with open arms to a safe and caring family. I feel so privileged to be…

Victoria

Arts (History and Cultural Studies)

The Pinnacle Foundation has opened so many doors for me that I would not have been able to access without that support. I have been…

We are proud to support our returning scholars from previous years:
Angel, Jordan, Wade, Cody, Harrison, Brandon, Rhiannon, Cai, Alex, Axel, Lara, and Joel.

2018

Arts/Science

Cert IV Youth Work

Teaching

Education

Law

Medicine

Law

Teaching

Arts (Creative Writing)

Law

Commerce

HSC

Science (Psychology & Criminology)

Medicine

Arts/Law

Medicine

Psychology

Microbiology

Information Systems

Physiotherapy

Law

Education

Arts (History and Cultural Studies)

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