July 14, 2021
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
LGBTI

2022 Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships

About

We provide educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young LGBTIQ+ Australians to realise their full potential and overcome challenges arising from their identity. Scholarships are awarded for fulltime study at public institutions of higher education in Australia, for the purpose of gaining an educational or vocational qualification in any profession, trade or the arts.

Provided by: The Pinnacle Foundation

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Value

Pinnacle scholarships awarded to students in their first year as a Pinnacle scholar are valued at $5,000. Pinnacle scholarships awarded to returning scholars are valued at $4,000.

Named Pinnacle Scholarships awarded to students in their first year as a Pinnacle scholar are valued at $7,000. Named Pinnacle Scholarships awarded to returning scholars are valued at $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for consideration for a Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship, you must meet every one of the following eligibility criteria:

Australian citizen or permanent resident (proof required during application stage)
At least 18 years of age and younger than 27 years of age on 20 January in each year for which the scholarship is sought
Have achieved good or reasonable scholastic results given your circumstances
Will be undertaking fulltime studies
Identify as a member of the LGBTIQ+ community