Rowe Scientific Foundation

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Annual Giving

$500K

Grant Range

$10K – $5.0M

Programs

1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

The foundation primarily gives to universities based on revenue proportionality—contact the relevant university in your state (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, or WA) to inquire about available scholarships and prizes through this foundation. Focus on fields that support mining, industrial, oil & gas, environmental, health, or food science industries. For international scholarships, focus on PNG/Pacific students (via QLD universities) or Asia/Africa/Arabia students (via WA universities). The foundation website is minimal; direct engagement with partner universities is likely the best application path.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation operates like a cooperative, cycling profits back into Australian science. Donations are distributed to universities in each state proportional to revenue generated in that state, and scholarships support students in disciplines that feed back into the industries (mining, industrial, oil & gas, environmental, health) that provide the company's revenue. For international clients, scholarships support overseas students returning to PNG/Pacific (via Queensland) and Asia/Africa/Arabia (via Western Australia). The goal is to perpetuate Rowe Scientific as a market leader for 100+ years while giving back to the scientific community.

Notable Grants

■Scholarships to Queensland universities for PNG/Pacific students

■Scholarships to WA universities for Asia/Africa/Arabia students

■Donations to Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)

■Prizes and scholarships to NSW, VIC, and SA universities proportional to state revenue

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$202K	$406K	$258K	$258K
FY2022	$77K	$140K	$63K	$63K
2yr total	$279K	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 21 April 2026 (17 days ago)

Rowe Scientific Foundation Scholarships and Prizes Program

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The Rowe Scientific Foundation provides funding to universities across Australia for scholarships and prizes to advance scientific education and research. These funds support students in subject areas relevant to industries that sustain the company's revenue base, with distribution proportional to revenue generated in each state.

Grants in Database (1)

Rowe Scientific Foundation Scholarships and Prizes Program

Program

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Focus Areas

Geographic

AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-SAAU-VICAU-WA

Recipients

youth

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

Reg Rowe made money through the mining industry before being made redundant in 1986. He then founded Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd in 1987 with Margaret Rowe, building it into a scientific supply company with ~100 employees and offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. The company serves industries including mining, oil & gas, environmental sciences, health/pathology, food sciences, education, and wine/beverage.