The Bendigo Tertiary Education Anniversary Foundation raises funds for scholarships and awards to prospective and current students of the Bendigo campus of La Trobe University and students articulating between the Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE and the Bendigo campus of La Trobe University.
The Foundation was established following the celebrations of the 125th Anniversary of tertiary education in Bendigo in April, 1998. It was launched by the late Mr Roger Jalland, the then oldest known former student and staff member of the Bendigo School of Mines and Industries and the Settlor for the Foundation.


