The Pinnacle Foundation
Tips for Applicants
Focus on demonstrating community involvement and leadership alongside academic achievement. Highlight resilience in overcoming challenges related to LGBTQIA+ identity. Emphasize how you'll give back to the community. For corporate-sponsored scholarships, align your field of study with the partner's industry. Consider applying for state-specific scholarships if you have regional connections.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes education is the key lever for individual and societal change, with research showing each disengaged young person imposes a $1.1M social cost. They focus specifically on LGBTQIA+ youth who often face discrimination from families and communities, providing not just financial support but also mentor relationships and a wider 'Pinnacle family' community. The model emphasizes empowerment and giving back rather than dependency.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $563K | $2.5M | $6.8M | $6.4M |
| FY2022 | $404K | $1.9M | $5.4M | $5.0M |
| FY2021 | $287K | $1.2M | $4.9M | $4.2M |
| FY2020 | $248K | $1.3M | $3.5M | $3.3M |
| FY2019 | $157K | $1.2M | $2.7M | $2.6M |
| FY2018 | $130K | $791K | $1.9M | $1.8M |
| FY2017 | $93K | $562K | $1.4M | $1.3M |
| 7yr total | $1.9M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (8)
7 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 April 2026 (11 days ago)
Scholarship Program
Scholarships for young LGBTQIA+ Australians for full-time study at public higher education institutions.
The Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships
The Pinnacle Foundation provides multi-year educational scholarships and mentoring to young LGBTQIA+ Australians aged 18-26 for full-time study at public TAFEs or universities across Australia in any profession, trade, or the arts.
Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships
The Pinnacle Foundation provides educational scholarships, mentoring, and opportunities for young LGBTQIA+ Australians (aged 18-26) to pursue full-time study at public higher education institutions in Australia, covering any profession, trade, or the arts.
General Scholarships
Open to LGBTQIA+ Australian students under 26 studying at university or TAFE, with selection criteria including academic merit, financial need, and community involvement
LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship Scholarship
A full scholarship offered by The Pinnacle Foundation in partnership with The University of Sydney Business School to support participation in the one-week intensive LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship program. This program is designed for mid- to senior-level LGBTQIA+ leaders and their allies, particularly those from under-represented minority groups or working in not-for-profit organizations, to enhance leadership capabilities.
Corporate Partner Scholarships
Various scholarships funded by corporate partners including Accenture, BHP, Commonwealth Bank, KPMG, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, and others with varying eligibility criteria (field of study, location, background)
Rio Tinto Thrive Scholarships
Six scholarships for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students, rural/regional students, STEM students, and TAFE students
LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship
The Pinnacle Foundation, in alliance with The University of Sydney Business School, offers a full scholarship for participation in this one-week intensive executive leadership program. It is designed for mid-senior LGBTQIA+ leaders/allies to build executive and board leadership capability, confidence, executive presence, and networks.
Program History (4)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships
This flagship program provides multi-year educational scholarships, mentoring, and opportunities for young LGBTQIA+ Australians aged 18 to 26 to pursue full-time study at public higher education institutions across.
Scholarship Program
Scholarships for young LGBTQIA+ Australians for full-time study at public higher education institutions.
The Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships
The Pinnacle Foundation provides multi-year educational scholarships and mentoring to young LGBTQIA+ Australians aged 18-26 for full-time study at public TAFEs or universities across Australia in any profession,.
LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship
This is a one-week intensive executive leadership program, developed by The University of Sydney Business School in alliance with The Pinnacle Foundation, aimed at building executive and board leadership capabilities.