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Australian Business and Community Network Scholarship Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Students or schools applying for scholarships should highlight the applicant's high potential, demonstrate significant financial or social disadvantage, and articulate how the three
Giving Philosophy
The foundation's giving philosophy is to invest in high-potential students facing educational disadvantage, providing long-term financial assistance and corporate mentoring over three years (Years 11, 12, and first year post-school). It values removing barriers, developing key skills, and fostering connections to workplaces to enable students to pursue tertiary pathways.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $282K | $564K | $2.0M | $2.0M |
| FY2022 | $293K | $692K | $2.1M | $2.0M |
| FY2021 | $216K | $609K | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| FY2020 | $190K | $605K | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| FY2019 | — | $400K | $1.5M | $1.4M |
| FY2018 | $132K | $397K | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| FY2017 | $111K | $485K | $1.4M | $1.3M |
| 7yr total | $1.2M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
educationindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth primarily comes from corporate backing and donations, established by a network of leading Australian businesses and CEOs. It actively seeks donations for its scholarship fund.
Board & Leadership
Brett Clark
chair
ACNC
Andrew Yates
director
ACNC
Corrina Davison
director
ACNC
graeme beardsell
director
ACNC
Kylie Landrigan
director
ACNC
Mark Judah
director
ACNC
Philip Gardner
director
ACNC
Kate Rattigan
board member
ACNC
Kristy Sanders
secretary
ACNC
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Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (99 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (116 days ago)
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