Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are potential tax benefits associated with donating to establish a scholarship.

Donations to eligible scholarships may be tax-deductible, depending on your individual circumstances.

We recommend consulting with a financial advisor or tax professional to understand the specific tax implications of your donation.

As a scholarship donor, you can have varying levels of involvement in the scholarship selection process.

You can work with the university to establish specific criteria for selecting scholarship recipients, ensuring that your preferences align with the goals of the scholarship. 

As a scholarship donor, you have the opportunity to specify the criteria for selecting scholarship recipients.

You can work closely with our Advancement staff to establish criteria that reflect your philanthropic goals and priorities.

These criteria may include a range of variable including degree level, academic merit, financial need, leadership potential, and areas of interest or specialisation.

While we cannot guarantee individual meetings between donors and scholarship recipients, we recognise the value of fostering connections between benefactors and students.

We can facilitate opportunities for donors to meet scholarship recipients at the annual Scholarship Reception and through other engagement activities, allowing you to witness firsthand the impact of your generosity.

Our dedicated Advancement team is committed to keeping scholarship donors informed about the impact of their contributions. We provide regular updates, reports, and testimonials highlighting the achievements and experiences of scholarship recipients.

Additionally, donors may have the opportunity to attend scholarship-related events, connect with recipients, and engage with university leadership to stay informed about the ongoing impact of their scholarship.

The University of Adelaide provides comprehensive support in administering scholarships, including assistance with establishing scholarship criteria, managing the selection process, and disbursing scholarship funds.

Our Advancement staff will work closely with you to ensure that the administration of your scholarship is seamless and efficient. We do not charge fees for setting up or administering scholarships, allowing you to maximise the impact of your donation.

Yes. The University can establish scholarships from bequests. If you would like suggested wording for a bequest in your Will, please contact our Advancement team, who can provide suggested wording to your legal advisors. It is recommended that you receive independent legal advice when updating your testamentary documents. 

Endowed scholarships are invested in accordance with the University's investment policies and guidelines. For endowed scholarships, the principal gift is invested to generate income, and only the earnings generated from the investment are used to fund the scholarship awards. This ensures the perpetual support of the scholarship fund, allowing it to benefit future generations of students. Our investment strategy prioritises long-term growth and sustainability, ensuring the continued success of endowed scholarships.

One Bright Future donors can rest assured that the purposes for which the gifts were granted will remain intact and in keeping with the wishes of donors. Through the passing of new state legislation for Adelaide University, provision has been made in the legislation for honouring and transferring gifts and bequests made to the antecedent institutions.

Adelaide University will be required to apply the gift or endowment to the purpose for which it was intended and accepted, and in keeping with the wishes of donors. This will apply to gifts received in the past or endowed, as well as gifts which have been pledged but not yet completely fulfilled. It is intended for the new Adelaide University to have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, and the tax status of any gift is not expected to be affected.