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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
10 (10 open)

Tips for Applicants

The Foundation primarily supports existing Canberra Grammar School students and prospective students through its scholarship programs. For the Indigenous Scholarship Programme, applicants should demonstrate Indigenous heritage, academic potential, and financial need. The program accepts applications from students across ACT and NSW. Contact the School directly for scholarship enquiries. The Foundation operates with transparency and publishes annual reports and impact reports publicly.

Giving Philosophy

The Foundation believes philanthropy is vital for enhancing educational opportunities and securing the school's future. It aims to reduce the financial burden on parents, make education accessible to talented students regardless of background, and fund building/maintenance that would otherwise require fee increases. The Foundation emphasizes transparency, accountability to donors, and long-term corpus growth to ensure sustainable support for generations of students.

Notable Grants

$8,000,000 from Terry Snow for Snow Centre for Global Studies
$1,450,000 loan forgiveness to School in 1990
$2,157,125 transferred to School investment portfolio in 2003

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$200K
$401K$4.0M$4.0M
FY2022
$310K
$664K$3.5M$3.5M
FY2021
$400K
$883K$3.5M$3.5M
FY2020
$200K
$361K$2.9M$2.9M
FY2019
$291K
$317K$2.7M$2.7M
FY2018
$206K
$423K$2.3M$2.3M
FY2017
$262K$2.3M$2.3M
7yr total$1.6MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (10)

10 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 April 2026 (12 days ago)

4 Grants6 Scholarships

The Centenary Project

Grantopen

Aimed at educating 100 additional students on Indigenous and equity scholarships by the school's centenary in 2029, alongside campus development.

Closes 31/12/2029Apply →

Talent and Merit Scholarships

Scholarshipopen

These scholarships nurture and support exceptional talents and academic excellence, offering opportunities for deserving students to pursue their dreams at Canberra Grammar School.

Eligibility: Deserving students, current and future, of Canberra Grammar School
How to apply: Apply through the school, specific process not stated
$3K – $3KApply →

Ann Jory Music Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship is for ongoing piano students to extend their keyboard abilities and master the organ, awarded for a three-year period and supporting organ tuition up to $2,500 per annum.

Up to $3KApply →

Merit Scholarships (Academic)

Scholarshipopen

These scholarships support academically driven students, recognizing and rewarding outstanding academic achievements and a commitment to excellence.

Eligibility: Academically driven students, current and future students of Canberra Grammar School
How to apply: Application process not specified, various scholarships have different requirements
$3K – $3KApply →

CGS Foundation Scholarship Programme

Grantopen

Provides Indigenous, Talent, and Merit scholarships to students at Canberra Grammar School.

Name a Seat Programme (Snow Concert Hall)

Grantopen

Supports the CGS Foundation Scholarship Programme through pledges totalling $2,000 to personalise a seat in the Snow Concert Hall.

Indigenous Scholarship Programme

Scholarshipopen

This program welcomes Indigenous Scholars to Canberra Grammar School, providing academic, pastoral, and co-curricular opportunities to students, with a goal of having at least 100 Indigenous students commence their education by 2029.

Eligibility: Indigenous students can apply for the Indigenous Scholarship Programme to attend Canberra Grammar School.
How to apply: Applications for the Year 11 2027 Scholarship Programme will open in early 2026, contact the Admissions Office for questions.

Peter Hazlehurst Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship is awarded to students with a keen interest in or outstanding talent for ICT or Science and Technology, demonstrated by a wish to study Software Design and Development or Science and Technology in Years 11 and 12.

CGS Organ Scholarships

Scholarshipopen

Up to three scholarships are awarded annually to support the cost of organ tuition with the school's organ tutor, covering up to $2,500 per annum.

Eligibility: Open to students entering Years 6 to 10
How to apply: Application process not specified, contact Canberra Grammar School for details
Up to $3KApply →

Terry Snow Scholarship for Global Studies

Grantopen

Established from Terry Snow's $8 million gift to support global studies education and development of the Snow Centre.

Program History (5)

Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.

2025-26

CGS Foundation Scholarship Programme

Grant

Provides Indigenous, Talent, and Merit scholarships to students at Canberra Grammar School.

Places: ACTSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Indigenous Scholarship Programme

Scholarship

This program provides scholarships to support Indigenous students in accessing education at Canberra Grammar School.

Places: ACTSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

The Centenary Project

Grant

Aimed at educating 100 additional students on Indigenous and equity scholarships by the school's centenary in 2029, alongside campus development.

Places: ACTSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Name a Seat Programme (Snow Concert Hall)

Grant

Supports the CGS Foundation Scholarship Programme through pledges totalling $2,000 to personalise a seat in the Snow Concert Hall.

Places: ACTSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Talent and Merit Scholarships

Scholarship

These scholarships are awarded based on talent and merit, enabling students to pursue their education at Canberra Grammar School.

Places: ACTSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (7)

Focus Areas

educationindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Wealth derived primarily from donations and bequests from the school community including alumni, parents, and friends. The most notable contribution was an $8 million gift from alumni and philanthropist Terry Snow for the Snow Centre for Education in the Asian Century.

Board & Leadership

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Kent Peters
secretary
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Peters Kent
secretary
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Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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