Ian Robin Barlow

Ian Barlow was a friend of the College, was continually impressed with the Jesuit-trained men he met throughout his career.  His bequest to the College was his way of ensuring that many other young men would be given the opportunity to experience an education based on Ignatian ideals.

The Bob Barry Bursary

Robert Barry was a student at Riverview from 1936-1940.  He was involved in everything the College had to offer and is fondly remembered for being in the 1940 1st VIII and the 1st XV.  Affectionately known as Bob, he became a lynch-pin of the Old Ignatians' Union and coordinated, with his great friend Fr Charles Fraser SJ, country reunions around the State for over fifty years.  His generosity to the College is legendary.

The Old Ignatians' Union fund this Bursary as a way of both honouring and thanking Bob for his service to Riverview and especially to the Old Ignatians' Union.

The John W Bean Bursary

This was bequeathed to Riverview so that young Catholic students might be given the opportunity of a well-rounded education.  He chose Saint Ignatius' College because he had been consistently impressed by the College's graduates whom he met throughout his life.

Bob & Jo Bell Bursary

Agnes "Jo" Bell of Molong, NSW left a provision in her Will that part of the proceeds of her estate should be allocated towards the ‘education of country boys'.  The Riverview Bursary Program was chosen as a recipient of these funds based on the longevity of the program, the high standard of education at Riverview and the College's strong links with country NSW.  The bursary is named in honour of Jo and her husband.

The Class of 2003 Billy and Sam Bursary             

Named in honour of Billy O'Connor (OR 2003) and Sam Turner (OR 2003) who were tragically killed in a car accident in April 2003 during their final year at Riverview. The Year 12 Class of 2003 and their parents established this bursary in their memory.

Cahill Family Bursary

This bursary was initiated by the members of the Cahill family: Peter (OR65), Robert (OR70) and David (OR72). They have been longtime supporters of the College in many ways, especially through their work with the Old Ignatians' Union.   Peter is currently the Chairman of the Riverview College Foundation.

The Diserens Bursary

John (OR71) felt fortunate that his three American-born sons Ben, Jack and Sam were able to attend his Alma Mater between 2002 and 2005.  The boys thrived at the College during their years living in Australia and the Jesuit training and friendships developed at Riverview and St Ignatius College in San Francisco, CA have been inspirational to all four men.  This bursary has been established so that many more young men may be as fortunate.

The Brian Joseph Fitzgerald Bursary

Brian was a student at Riverview from 1944-1947.  An only child, he was just 15 when his father died.  After his graduation from Riverview, he lived on a property 14 miles out of Narrabri where he worked the farm, enjoyed golfing and lived a quiet life.  He never married, but came to Sydney in the latter part of his life and trained as a porter at Sydney Hospital.  He died in Sydney in 1990, leaving a substantial bequest to the Riverview Bursaries.

The Fr. Jeremy Flynn Bursary

This bursary was established by Christopher Flynn (OR56) in honour of his late brother, Fr. Jeremy Flynn (OR59).

The Richard and Roma Flynn Bursary

Named in honour of a family with a long association with the College.  Richard and his brothers John, James, Leo, Frank (subsequently a MSC priest) and Greg all entered the medical profession.  Several of their sons and grandsons were also educated at the College.  Richard was a highly regarded surgeon and the first Australian to study at the Mayo Clinic in the U.S.

Roma was the sister of Cecil O'Dea (OR22) and aunt of Michael (OR56) and David (OR57) whose sons were all educated at the College.  Roma, herself a composer, had a great love of music and both she and her husband were extremely interested in the education of youth - especially in seeing that educational opportunities would be made available to all children regardless of their economic circumstances. 

The Isobel Fraser Bursary

Isobel Fraser was the sister of Father Charles Fraser SJ - a much-loved teacher at Riverview from 1926 - 1931.  The Fraser family has given many lovely pieces of art and furniture to the College over the years, many of which reside in the Parlour at Riverview. This bursary is funded by the Old Ignatians' Union

Fr Frank Gorman SJ Bursary

Fr Gorman has a special place in the history of the College.  He held many senior positions, but is fondly remembered as the College's Rector from 1962-1967.  He encouraged the boys in every aspect of their school life and was responsible for the building of the Regis Campus. In 1964, under his guidance, the College won every GPS premiership in sports and debating.  Fr Gorman taught and coached and was OC of the Cadet Unit.  A fine schoolmaster, Fr Gorman later became a chaplain to the Armed Forces and did a tour of duty in Vietnam.  He was a wonderful pastoral priest, approachable, optimistic, with a great sense of humour.  The Fr Frank Gorman SJ Bursary is funded by Tom and Carolyn Lyons from Gulargambone who themselves have had a long association with the College.

The Fr John F Grumitt SJ Bursary

In 2004, Fr John Grumitt SJ (OR44), through the Grumitt Educational Trust, endowed a Bursary to the College.  Fr Grumitt, along with his brothers Henry (OR42) and David (OR44), were educated at Riverview without fees when they arrived as refugees from Malaya during World War II.  The Grumitt Trust was set up to help various charitable organizations and Riverview's Bursary work was chosen in recognition and thanksgiving for the College's generosity to the Grumitt family.

Neville Harpham Family Bursary

Neville Harpham came to Riverview in 1957 as a boarder from the Western Darling Downs in Queensland. His parents owned a cattle property and Neville was the first of their five sons to come to the College. When he left the school in 1961 he did not expect his long term career would be based in Sydney; however he and his wife Donna moved there in the late 70's where they raised their 3 children - Margie, James (OR98) and John (OR2003).

Neville was appointed Chairman of the Saint Ignatius' College Council in 2001; prior to this he was a member of the inaugural College Council for nine years as Chair of the Plant and Fabric Committee.

Neville has been exceedingly generous to the College for almost 20 years. He loves the spirit of Riverview, the friendly atmosphere, the enthusiasm of the staff, the students and the Riverview community at large. Neville's wish is that this bursary be offered to boys from rural areas of Australia to enable them to have the same opportunities that he was given at Riverview.

The Edward Heaton Bursary

Born in1921, Eddie Heaton was a student at Riverview from 1935-1941.  A civil servant, he was a keen supporter of the Old Ignatians' Union and travelled regularly to its country reunions.  His love for the school was demonstrated clearly in the magnitude of his 1995 bequest and his request that the money be used to ensure that future generations of students experience an education at Riverview, a school he loved.

The Henry Family Bursary

As an Old Boy of the College, Paul Henry (OR90) took an interest in the Bursary Program after reading about it in the College magazine, Ignatian. The Henry family established this bursary to offer a Riverview education and experience to a boy who would otherwise be unable to afford it.

The Andrew Jalloh Bursary

Despite his relatively short time here at Riverview, Andrew Jalloh left a legacy that will not be forgotten.  Born in Sierra Leone, West Africa in 1995, Andrew and his twin brother, Alex and their family fled their war-ravaged country in 1999.  As refugees in Guinea, the family applied for resettlement in Australia which was granted in time for them to begin school in Sydney in Year 2, 2003.  In 2007, Andrew and his brother were offered bursaries to attend Riverview, beginning in Year 7, 2008.

However, not long after arriving in Australia, Andrew began a long and courageous battle with cancer. During his illness, Andrew never looked for sympathy or complained of the obvious pain he was enduring.  The commitment and resilience he displayed were inspirational to all his friends, in particular his Year 7 classmates and the boarding community.  Parents and boys from Year 7, 2008 have established this bursary in honour of their friend.

The Mary Elizabeth Leahy Bursary

This bursary is named in honour of Mary Elizabeth Leahy, whose six sons attended Riverview in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.  Mary Elizabeth Leahy had a strong commitment to Catholic education and worked tirelessly to ensure the boys secured a Jesuit education at Riverview.  Four grandsons have also attended Riverview.  This bursary was established in her honour by her son Paul (OR31).

The Mallick Bursary

John and Jean Mallick had two sons at the College; Michael (OR89) and Miles (OR92). John, an Irishman, who himself was educated by the Jesuits at Clongowes Wood College, met his wife while working in Canada and they later settled in Australia. The Mallick family established this bursary in honour of their son, Michael, a fine young man and athlete, who was accidentally killed at home in December 1990.

The Meehan Family Bursary

Exemplifying the Ignatian motto of being ‘men and women for others’, the Meehan Family Bursary enables a young man, who would otherwise be unable to attend Riverview, to receive an Ignatian education and all the privileges and responsibilities that entails.

Morris-Leotta Bursary

Kerrie and Mario Leotta, parents of Ashley (OR93), initiated a Bursary in the name of their family and Kerrie's father, Ernest Morris AO. Ernest worked in the construction industry and was always known as ‘fair to both sides" in a competitive business.

The Andrew McNally Bursary

Established by the Rodney & Judith O’Neil Foundation in honour of Andrew McNally (OR79) who has made significant contributions to the advancement of Indigenous education in Australia.  

Peter O'Connell Bursary

Peter O'Connell (OR38) attended Riverview for two years before passing the Leaving Certificate and joining the Bank of Australia. Upon turning 18 in 1939, he enlisted in the RAAF, eventually making it to England. There he was assigned to the Air Reconnaissance Squadron, flying Spitfires over Germany. On August 11, 1942, Peter's plane was shot down over the North Sea. He was posted as "Missing in Action, Presumed Killed" and his name is enshrined in the memorial at Runnymede, Surrey dedicated to Commonwealth Airmen with no known graves, as well as in the Australian War Memorial and in the Riverview Chapel. Even today, the faces of men of his era will light up at the mention of his name with comments such as, "Of course I remember him. He was a great kid and a lot of fun." being commonplace.

The Riverview College community has the generosity of Peter's brother, John O'Connell and Andrew and Sarah Rennie (Peter and John's niece) to thank for the establishment of this bursary.

Old Ignatians' Union Class Bursaries

The Old Ignatians’ Union established the Class Bursary Program to mark the Centenary Year of the Union in 1997. The aim of the Program is for each year group to annually fund one full bursary. The Class Bursary Committee, comprised of over 50 Old Boys representing nearly every year group from 1950 onwards, coordinates the program of annual giving from Old Boys to the Bursary Program.

The Parents and Friends Association Bursary

The Parents and Friends Association was first established in 1932. Since that time it has consistently raised funds for the College to provide for much needed educational resources, building strong community spirit in the process. Each year the P&F generously funds two bursaries.

Past Parents' Bursary

The Pegum Family Bursary

As current parents of the College, Richard and Donna Pegum see the positive effects a Jesuit education is having on their own son. They established this bursary to provide other families with the opportunity to give their own sons an Ignatian education at Riverview.

Riverview College Foundation Bursary

The John Kevin Robertson Bursary

The Leo Thomas Roche Bursary

This bursary was established in honour of  Tom Roche (OR47), who came to the College from Gunnedah. Tom's father and grandfather were also educated at Riverview and the bursary serves as a reminder of the exceptional values Riverview has instilled into each generation of Roches.

Shire Australia Bursary

With the company motto “To be as brave as the people we help”, Shire Australia is committed to supporting many areas of the local community. One such focus is Indigenous education, which led to the establishment of this bursary to help educate Indigenous boys at Riverview.

Michael "Smithy" Smith Bursary

The Vaux Family Education & Learning Foundation Bursary

Fr John X Ramsay SJ Bursary

Fr Charles Fraser SJ Bursary