The Pellegrino Scholarship for further education in Italy for Australian Citizens and Italian Citizens permanently residing in Queensland (I.R.E.)
Mr Stephen J. Pellegrino, Chief Executive Officer of Australian Capital Limited and philanthropist since 2003, has offered a scholarship to Australian citizens and Italian citizens permanently residing in Queensland, willing to improve in the fields of Arts (visual arts, media, literature, music, etc.); Industry, Artisanship, Business and Professions; Sports. The scholarship is organised in conjunction with the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane, for candidates who have obtained a formal school qualification at Secondary level (Senior Certificate) or Tertiary level (TAFE Diploma or Bachelor Degree).
The Pellegrino Scholarship for 2008
In 2007, keeping the same tradition of giving students with high level skills in the artistic field the possibility of experiencing abroad, the Pellegrino Scholarship changed its format, organizers decided to direct it to sustain a Group of Italian Musicians touring in Australia, consisting of two performances, May 26th in Cairns and June 2nd at Suncorp Piazza, Brisbane. Both of the concerts where held under the framework of Italian Week 2007, namely the official events organized by the Consulate of Italy to celebrate the Italian National Day (Festa della Repubblica) 2007.