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Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Programs
1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

Prospective applicants should be high-achieving students focusing on biomedical engineering programs at the University of Western Australia. Applications for scholarships like the William and Marlene Schrader Master's Scholarship are typically made directly through the University of Western Australia's scholarship portal.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's giving philosophy is rooted in William Schrader's experience of receiving a free university education and the value both he and Marlene placed on it. They aimed to provide similar opportunities for young people in Western Australia by establishing a perpetual trust to encourage and further the study of engineering.

Notable Grants

Scholarships, prizes, and awards to students of the University of Western Australia in the area of biomedical engineering.
Support for postgraduate scholarships in biomedical engineering, leading to research in areas such as 'microscope-in-a-needle technology' and 'micro-scale characterisation of soft-tissue mechanics', with past recipients including Loretta Scolaro and Philip Wijesinghe.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$140K
$184K$4.1M$4.1M
FY2022
$44K
$291K$3.9M$3.8M
FY2021
$96K
$112K$4.0M$4.0M
FY2020
$76K
$206K$3.4M$3.4M
FY2019
$93K
$221K$3.7M$3.7M
FY2018
$105K
$139K$3.3M$3.3M
FY2017
$90K
$150K$3.2M$3.2M
7yr total$643KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 8 March 2026 (101 days ago)

William and Marlene Schrader Master's Scholarship / Biomedical Engineering Scholarship

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Provides a scholarship of $5,000 per semester for a maximum of four semesters (up to $20,000 total) to assist and encourage high-achieving students to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in biomedical engineering or a Master of Professional Engineering with a specialisation in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Western Australia.

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Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

education
Geographic
AU-VICAU-WA
Recipients
youth

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The wealth for the trust originated from the estate of William (Bill) and Marlene (Mollie) Schrader. William had a distinguished career in the Australian Defence Force, holding senior positions in the Army Engineering Corps and reaching the rank of Brigadier. The trust was established through Marlene's will after her passing in 2001, following William's death in 1991.

Board & Leadership

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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 14 April 2026 (64 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 8 March 2026 (101 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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