2023
Alicia (she/her)
Bachelor of Communications (Media)
The Sam Smith Scholarship powered by UnLtd , VIC
Hi, my name is Alicia! I am delighted and proud to become part of The Pinnacle Foundation family in 2023! I am incredibly honoured to…
Andrew (he/him)
Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Media and Communications
Bill Chambers Scholarship No. 2, NSW
I will be studying at the Wollongong campus and chose to pursue this career in hopes I am able to find truth and unite individuals…
Ben (he/him)
Bachelor of Business Law and Economics and Juris Doctor
The Yarranabbe Scholarship, WA
Hi, my name is Ben. I was fortunate to be awarded The Yarranabbe Foundation Scholarship in 2023 as I commenced my second year at the…
Charli (fae/they/them)
Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Arts
The Andrew Staite Scholarship, VIC
I am studying a Bachelor of Health Science and Arts at La Trobe University in Bundoora, majoring in health promotion and gender, sex, and diversity…
Christina (she/her)
Doctor of Medicine
The Peter Brennan AM and Michael Lynch Scholarship, NSW
I am studying the Doctor of Medicine at the Western Sydney University Campbelltown Campus. In 2023, I will be in my third year of the…
Connor (he/him)
Juris Doctor
The Maddocks Scholarship, VIC
Hi, my name’s Connor and I am a third year Juris Doctor student at Melbourne Law School. I grew up in Perth on Whadjuck Noongar…
D’Arcy (he/him)
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Communication
Domino's Give for Good Scholarship, QLD
I have just completed grade 12 and am entering my first year of tertiary study at the University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus. In 2023…
Dineli (she/her)
Doctor of Medicine
The Huseyin Tasdemir Scholarship, QLD
Hi, my name is Dineli and I am studying medicine at UQ. I entered this degree because of my passion for obstetrics, gynaecology and sexual…
Edward (he/they)
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
The King & Wood Mallesons Scholarship, NSW
I am a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) student at the University of Sydney, Camperdown campus. I am in my fourth year of study, having completed…
Emory (he/they)
Masters in Infromation Technology
The Serco Scholarship, VIC
A huge thank you to The Pinnacle Foundation and Serco for this scholarship and the opportunity to continue my education. I am looking forward to…
Isabelle (she/her)
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Commonwealth Bank Scholarship, VIC
My name is Isabelle. I graduated from secondary school in 2021, and I will be studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics in 2023 at Monash University. This…
Jarred (he/him)
Juris Doctor
The Macquarie Scholarship, VIC
Hi, my name is Jarred, I am a second year Juris Doctor (JD) student at Monash University. Prior to commencing my JD, I completed a…
Jay (he/him)
Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Arts (Film & TV Studies)
The Dentsu Scholarship, QLD
Hello! I am Jay and I am truly honoured and grateful to receive The Dentsu Scholarship through The Pinnacle Foundation. In 2023 I will be…
Jesse (he/they)
Bachelor of Architectural Design
The Sydney Community Foundation, Peter Brennan AM & Michael Lynch Fund Scholarship, NSW
Hello! My name is Jesse, I am a queer trans person. I grew up in Hong Kong and have been in Sydney since 2012. I…
Judd (he/him)
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)
Olrem Scholarship, WA
Hello, my name is Judd and I am a fourth year Law and International Relations student at Curtin University. I expect to graduate in 2024. …
Katarina (she/her)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
The Don Dunstan AC QC Scholarship, SA
Hi, my name is Kata. I am studying software engineering at the University of South Australia in 2023 and am due to finish my course…
Kay (he/she/they)
Bachelor of Arts
The Sidney Myer Fund Scholarship, VIC
Hi, I am Kay and am currently studying a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in geography and English and am in my second…
Lachlan (he/him)
Juris Doctor
The IFM Investors Scholarship, VIC
Hi I am Lachie! I am in my first year of the Juris Doctor program at the University of Melbourne (Melbourne Law School), with approximately…
Melodie (she/her)
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
The IVF Australia Scholarship, NSW
My name is Melodie. I am a third year student in the five year Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine program at the…
Mikalya (she/her)
Bachelor of Engineering
Commonwealth Bank Scholarship, VIC
Hi there! My name is Mikayla, and I am a third-year student studying a Bachelor of Engineering (majoring in Robotics and Mechatronics) at Swinburne University…
Natasha (she/her)
Bachelor of Secondary Education
BHP Scholarship, WA
Hi, my name is Natasha, and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Secondary Education at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. My course is…
Nienna (she/her)
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Olrem Scholarship, TAS
In 2023 I will begin my second year at the University of Tasmania studying a double degree of fine art and psychological science. I will…
Nikoletta (she/her)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
The Bank of Melbourne Foundation Scholarship, VIC
Hi, my name is Nikoletta. In 2023, I will be commencing the fourth year of my Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Swinburne University in Hawthorn….
Ollie (he/him)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Thrive Scholarship, QLD
Hi there, My name is Ollie, and I am in my second year (of six) of medicine at James Cook University in Queensland. I am…
Ollie (he/they)
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
The Iris Scholarship, VIC
My name is Ollie. I am in my second year of a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University and will be graduating in…
Rachel (she/they)
Bachelor of Social Work
The Berg Family Foundation Scholarship, VIC
Hi, I‘m Rachel. I am currently in my second year of my Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) at RMIT City campus graduating…
Sam (he/him)
Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
The Dr Vinay Kumar Scholarship, NSW
Hello, my name is Sam. I am currently a fourth year Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine student at the University of New South Wales…
Shane (he/him)
Doctor of Medicine
The Alan Joyce AC & Shane Lloyd Scholarship, QLD
Hi, I am Shane. I am Sri-Lankan Australia and currently a third year medical student at UQ (University of Queensland). I completed a Bachelors in…
Shannon (he/they)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
The Allan Howard Scholarship, ACT
My name is Shannon, and I will be starting my first year of a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with the ANU College of Health and…
Theo (he/them)
Doctor of Medicine
The HCF Scholarship, NSW
Hey, my name is Theo! I am a trans man currently studying a Doctor of Medicine at Charles Sturt University in Orange. In 2023, I…
Zavier (they/them)
Bachelor of Social Work
Olrem Scholarship, WA
I will be studying my first year of the four year Bachelor of Social Work in 2023 at Curtin University. I am an LGBTIQ+ and…
We are proud to continue supporting the following returning scholars from previous years:
- Abigail – The Frank Ford AM and Sam Harvey Scholarship
- Alejandro – The Harvey Milk Scholarship
- Alexander – The Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship
- Angela – The Dr Craig White and Rod Anderson Scholarship
- Anna – The Bill Chambers Scholarship
- Anu – The Pippa Downes Scholarship
- Arthur – Commonwealth Bank Scholarship
- Bailey – The Mike Gordon Scholarship
- Brayden – The Bibbulmun Fund Scholarship
- Bronte – Commonwealth Bank Scholarship
- Celia – The Anthony-Whitney Scholarship
- Curtis – The Allens Scholarship
- Darcy – BHP Scholarship
- Dimitrijie – The Mike Gordon Scholarship (2)
- Eliza – Commonwealth Bank Scholarship
- Elizabeth – Sir James McNeill Trust Scholarship
- Eloise – The Hydro Tasmania Scholarship
- Emmanuel – The Justin D’Agostino MH & KC Yeo Scholarship
- Freja – The Olrem Scholarship
- Gabby – Thrive Scholarship
- Harrison – The WPP Scholarship
- Isabella – BHP Scholarship
- Jaius – The Murray J Collins – The City Gardener Scholarship
- Jan – The Selig Family Scholarship
- Julian – The Shelley Argent OAM Scholarship
- Kai – The L’Oreal Scholarship
- Kalani – The AGL Scholarship
- Kyra – The Qube Scholarship
- Leann – The Ros and Diana Coffey Scholarship
- Leo – BHP Scholarship
- Lewis – BHP Scholarship
- Madison – The Darryl Wild Scholarship
- Mat – The Reg Holloway Scholarship
- Matthew – Sir James McNeill Trust Scholarship
- Michael – Sir James McNeill Trust Scholarship
- Mikhayla – The Michael Gorman Scholarship
- Mitchell – The Australian Marriage Equality Scholarship
- Nicholas – The City of Melbourne Scholarship
- Odette – The Clark Walton Scholarship
- Patrick – The Olrem Scholarship
- Renad – Commonwealth Bank Scholarship
- Riley – The Duncan Peerman & Paul Zahra Scholarship
- Rory – The Greg Livingstone Scholarship
- Salvatore – The Geoffrey Smith & Gary Singer Scholarship
- Samuel – The Hon Michael Kirby Scholarship
- Stephanie – The Accenture Scholarship
- Tyson – The St.George Foundation Scholarship
- Wesley – The SHK Asia Pacific Scholarship
- Will – The Maurice Joyce Scholarship
- William – Thrive Scholarship
- Xavier – The IOOF Foundation Scholarship