Scholarships Awarded
Every year the Foundation provides Scholarships with Australian Universities for young students in their early years of tertiary study.
2025
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jake Barnett | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) with a major in Mechanical Engineering | University of Western Australia | Dr Cathy Foley AO | The Goodeve Foundation | |
| Ms Miriam Grice | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) | University of Queensland | Associate Professor Robert Ali AO | The Order of Australia Association | |
| Mr Zeph Hardie | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) with majors in Computer and Software Systems | Queensland University of Technology | Professor Michael Milford | Mrs Angela Wheelton OAM DSJ and Ms Beverley Pinder OAM | |
| Mr Isum Malawaraarachchi | Bachelor of Medical Studies | Bond University | Associate Professor Anthony Holley AM | Dr Helen Nugent AC | |
| Ms Nazia Safdari | Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Business Management | University of Queensland | Professor Gillian Triggs AC | The Order of Australia Association Foundation | |
| Mr Ockert Visser | Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Hons) with a major in Quantum Computing | University of Western Australia | Professor Michelle Simmons AC | The McCusker Charitable Foundation |
2024
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jennifer Corderoy | Bachelor of Rural Science in Agriculture | University of New England | Mr Tim Fairfax AC | Mr Tim Fairfax AC | |
| Ms Jade Harrison | Bachelor of Midwifery | University of Technology Sydney | Professor Caroline Homer AO | NSW Branch of The Order of Australia Association | |
| Ms Paris Lay-Yee | Bachelor of Communication and a Bachelor of Laws | University of Technology Sydney | The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG | The Order of Australia Association | |
| Mr Ayman Miazi | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) with a specialisation in Aerospace Engineering | Monash University | Professor Alexander Smits AO | Victorian Branch of The Order of Australia Association | |
| Mr Matthew Selkrig | Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Advanced Studies | The University of Sydney | Mr Nicholas Moore AO | Mr Paul Wheelton AM KSJ |
2023
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Chelsea Allen | Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Health Science | Swinburne University | Emeritus Professor Linda Kristjanson AO | Mr Paul Wheelton AM KSJ | |
| Mr Luke Barron | Bachelor of Marine Science | Deakin University | Professor Emma Johnston AO | The Order of Australia Association | |
| Ms Charlotte (Lotte) George | Bachelor of Biomedical Science | University of Western Australia | Professor Peter Thompson AM Emeritus Professor Nigel Laing AO |
The Goodeve Foundation | |
| Ms Brianna (Bree) Harris | Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science | Charles Darwin University | Ms Sarah Foley OAM | Mr Nicholas Paspaley AC | |
| Mr Hukambir (Hukam) Kohli | Bachelor of Commerce/Law | University of Western Australia | The Honourable Robert French AC | The McCusker Charitable Foundation | |
| Ms Roisin Wallace-Nash | Bachelor of Performing Arts at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts | Edith Cowan University | Ms Heather Croall AM | WA Branch of The Order of Australia Association |
2022
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisca Issa | Bachelor of Law (Hon) Bach of Psychology | University of South Australia | Ms Sarah Matheson AM | Paul Wheelton AM KSJ | |
| Amy Elizabeth Martin | Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery | University of Adelaide | Assoc Prof. Dr Ross Haslam AO | The Riddiford Trust | |
| Rani Alexandra Nair | Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiation | RMIT University | Professor Dr David Ball AO | The Order of Australia Association Victoria Branch | |
| Skyla Christine Schmid | Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management) | University of South Australia | Mr Martin Radcliffe | Paul Wheelton AM KSJ |
2021
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Georgia Desideri-Zigante | Economics | The University of Sydney | Ms Bonnie Boezeman AO | Anonymous | |
| Ms Alexis Bocking | Architecture | The University of Canberra | Ms Shannon Battisson | Galvin Foundation |
2020
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Shanae Kuo | Secondary Education | Charles Darwin University | Mrs Judy Boland AM | The Order of Australia Association | |
| Mr Nicholas Simm | Commerce & Languages | University of Adelaide | Mr Colin Dunsford AM | Mr Ross Adler AC |
2018
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jeremy Doupe | Business & Economics | University of Melbourne | Mr Chris Leptos AM | Craig Joel (family of Jack Mayer Joel OAM) | |
| Ms Hannah Gandy | Law/Arts | La Trobe University | The Hon. Ms Julia Gillard AC | Freemasons Victoria Supported by Freemasons Victoria Foundation Ltd |
2017
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Juanita Kelly-Mundine | Art Conservation | University of Melbourne | Mr Tony Ellwood AM | Mr Gordon Darling AC CMG |
2016
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Munnich | Law | Charles Darwin University | The Honourable Austin Asche AC QC | Mr Nicholas Paspaley AC | Indigenous Scholarship |
| Mr Jordan Eitler | Law & Criminology | Deakin University | Mr William Lye OAM | The Order of Australia Association, Vic Branch | |
| Miss Kaveri Pathak | Electrical Engineering | University of Queensland | Adj Prof. Brian O’Keeffe AO | Adj. Prof Brian O’Keeffe AO |
2015
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Matthew Connolly | Economics | University of Melbourne | Mrs Linda Nicholls AO | Mr Paul Wheelton OAM | |
| Miss Sarah Starnovsky | Business & Commerce and Law | Western Sydney University | Ms Bonnie Boezeman AO | The Hon. Nick Greiner AC |
2014
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Danielle Hardie (Mrs Danielle Brown) |
Animal & Agricultural Science | University of Adelaide | Mr Andrew Ingliss AM | The Riddiford Trust | |
| Miss Vaishali Ghosh | Electrical/Electronic Engineering | University of Adelaide | Adj. Prof. Brian O’Keeffe | Mr Robert G Gerard AO |
2013
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tom Crowhurst | Commerce | University of Melbourne | Mr Chris Leptos AM COL John Wertheimer AM |
Mr Hugh Morgan AC | |
| Miss Emma Goode | Agriculture | University of Adelaide | Maj General the Honourable Michael Jeffery AC AO (Mil) CVO MC (Retd) Mr Andrew Ingliss AM |
The Riddiford Trust |
2012
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Benjamin Knight | Law & Commerce | Monash University | Mr Michael Robinson AO | The Riddiford Trust | |
| Mr Aaron Moss | Law & Arts | University of Tasmania | Mr Ron Banks AM | The Order of Australia Association Foundation |
2011
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Broinowski | Viticulture & Oenology | University of Adelaide, Waite Institute | Mr Brian Croser AO | Mr Baillieu Myer AC | Made first batch of Shiraz |
| Ms Alexandra Grigg | Economics & Finance | University of Adelaide | Ms Jillian Broadbent AO Mr Ross Adler AC |
The Riddiford Trust | Graduated with Honours |
| Ms Karynne Lake | Social Work | Charles Darwin University | Dr Tom Calma AO | Mr Nicholas Paspaley AC | Indigenous Scholarship |
2010
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Kate McCambridge | Business + Arts | University of Tasmania | Mr Michael Kent AM | Tote Tasmania | |
| Mr Tyrone Van Dyk | Business | University of Tasmania | Mr Ron Banks AM | Agility Interactive | Graduated; Tasmanian Govt Audit Award, Chartered Accountants Award |
2009
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Alyssa Fitzpatrick | Medicine | University of Adelaide | Dr Michael Rice AM | Mrs Diana Ramsay AO | Awarded Rhodes Scholarship 2012 |
| Mr Mark Hassall | Medicine | University of Adelaide | Em Prof Derek Frewin AO | Dr David Game AO | Awarded Rhodes Scholarship 2011 |
| Ms Pallavi Gosain | Biomedical Engineering | University of NSW | Dr Robert Frater AO | ResMed | Graduated |
2008
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hicks | Business (Management) & Engineering (Mechanical) | Swinburne University of Technology | Mr Graham Kraehe AO | Mr David Mandie AM, OBE | Graduated |
| Rebecca Evans | Teaching & Learning | Charles Darwin University | Mrs Wendy James OAM | The Order of Australia Association | Graduated |
| Jarrod Hodgson | Arts/Science (Geography & Conservation Biology) | Monash University | Mr Chris Leptos AM | The Finkel Foundation | Graduated |
2007
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Farnbach | Nursing | University of Canberra | Ms Kaye Hogan AM | The Order of Australia Association | Graduated from UC Bachelor of Nursing in Dec 2008, Graduated Master of Public Health & Tropical Medicine at JCU |
| Glenn Smith | Commerce & Law | University of Adelaide | Mr Ross Adler AC | Mr Ross Adler AC | Graduated Bachelor of Commerce 2009, now pursuing Law degree |
| Tom Molomby | Electrical Engineering & Science | University of NSW | Dr Peter Farrell AM | Farrell Family (thru San Diego Foundation) | 2 yr exchange at French engineering school Centrale Paris |
| Amelia Parker | Engineering (Biomedical) & Science (Biochemistry) | University of Sydney | Prof. David Burke AO | Cochlear Foundation Ltd | Work placement at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute |
2006
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hunt | Chemical Engineering | Curtin University of Technology | Mr Robert King OAM | Westfield Foundation | Graduated Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) 2008 |
| Jarrad Cody | Electrical & Mechatronic Engineering | University of SA | Mr David Klingberg AO | Robert Gerard AO | Graduated Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Mechatronic) First Class Honours 2008 |
| Johanna Elms | Advanced Science (Pharmacology) | University of NSW | Prof. Stella O’Donnell AO | Westfield Foundation | Graduated, Bachelor Advanced Science (Pharmacology) First Class Honours 2008, Graduated MBBS at UQ |
| Laurie Pearcey | International Studies | University of NSW | Mr Sam Wong AM | Westfield Foundation | Graduated Bachelor of International Studies (Asian Studies) 2009 |
2005
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Bowtell | Occupational Therapy | University of Queensland | Dr Cherrell Hirst AO | Westfield Foundation | Graduated Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 2007 |
| Nicholas Clements | Arts | University of Tasmania | Dr Kalev Kruup OAM | Estate of George Adams | Graduated Bachelor of Arts (Hons) First Class Honours 2007 |
| Jason Ford | Advanced Diploma of Engineering Tech (Civil) | Victoria University | Mr John B Laurie AC | Estate of George Adams | Graduated: Advanced Diploma of Civil Engineering 2008, then Graduated: Degree Civil Engineering |
| Andrew Johnson | Advanced Diploma of Arts (Graphic Design) | Victoria University | Mr Harold Mitchell AO | Estate of George Adams | Graduated Diploma of Graphic Arts and Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design 2007 |
| Emily Bond | Diploma of Animal Technology | Victoria University | Prof. Wayne Morrison AM | Westfield Foundation | Graduated Diploma of Animal Technology 2006 |
2004
| Awardee | Course of Study | Tertiary Institution | Mentor | Donor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul Khubchandani | Engineering and Commerce | University of Western Australia | Mr Dennis Glennon AO | Mr Hugh Morgan AC | Graduated Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours) 2007. MBA Cambridge 2014 |
| Felicia Eng | Commerce and Science | University of Melbourne | Prof. Adrienne Clarke AC | Mr Hugh Morgan AC | Graduated Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Bachelor of Science 2007 |
| Natalie Rainger | Graduate Medical Degree | University of Sydney | Dr John Yu AC | Mr Hugh Morgan AC | Graduated Bachelor of Medicine/Surgical Hons 2006 |