Active Funds
Active funds are established to raise money for a particular cause. Often these are memorial funds established by the family, friends or loved ones of individuals as a way of honouring their memory. Fund raising is driven externally with the support of the Advancement Office.
In addition to raising valuable income for scholarships or other initiatives the establishment of memorial funds also serve as an important link to families and friends in their time of need and have a long lasting impact in terms of community relationships and our values and reputation.
Donate to a fund below or establish your own.
Alumni Student Veterinary Fund
Real-world experience is fundamental in equipping veterinary science students to become tomorrow’s industry leaders—but managing extended unpaid work placement can be tough.
Together with our alumni, you can help the next generation of veterinary professionals cover costs associated with work placements, allowing them to focus on gaining essential practical skills.
2MCFEM Community Radio Fund
Charles Sturt University’s 2MCEFM radio service is a prized training ground for communications students, building skills in radio programming, production and journalism while delivering diverse programs for the Bathurst and Orange communities. Reliant primarily on community contributions, your support can help shape the future of media.
First Nations Agriculture Initiative Fund
Preserving and integrating Indigenous land management practices into contemporary agriculture is a powerful pathway to sustainable production, environmental resilience and reconciliation. The First Nations Agriculture Initiative Fund will establish a research unit and higher degree programs and create more places for Indigenous students in agriculture, unlocking long-term benefits for all.
Wool and Pastoral Sciences Alumni (WAPSA) Scholarship Fund
The WAPSA Scholarship supports First Nations students to pursue degrees in agriculture and land management. Established by alumni and friends of Charles Sturt University’s Wool School, it extends the school’s vast legacy of wool technology and pasture management to enable greater Indigenous participation in these fundamental fields.
Jacob Berry Memorial Scholarship
The Jacob Berry Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates the life and impact of paramedicine alumnus Jacob Berry, who passed away after a tragic biking accident in 2016. The fund will endow a perpetual scholarship, supporting future paramedicine students studying at the Port Macquarie campus to realise their academic goals.
Zia Haydari Commemorative Scholarship Fund
Afghan refugee Zia Haydari faced substantial barriers to completing a Bachelor of Social Work, navigating complex residency issues and a tough battle with brain cancer. Established following his passing in 2024, the Zia Haydari Commemorative Scholarship supports social work students who, like Zia, are overcoming challenges with determination to complete their studies.
Regional Impact Scholarship Fund
We believe that, with the right support, every individual can make a positive difference in their community and our world. The Charles Sturt Foundation’s Regional Impact Scholarship Fund fulfils two important objectives: helping regional students overcome barriers to higher education success and addressing critical skill shortages in rural and regional Australia.
Help our wetlands - eavesdropping on wetland birds
Rapid decline in the wetland ecosystems that support 40% of the world’s biodiversity places many species at risk of extinction. The innovative Eavesdropping on Wetland Birds research project uses acoustic monitoring technologies to detect wetland bird species and monitor their diversity and breeding, playing a vital role in saving wetlands and protecting our precious biodiversity.
Jess McLennan Memorial Scholarship
The Jess McLennan Memorial Scholarship honours the memory and profound dedication of Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Nursing graduate Jess McLennan. Awarded annually to a nursing student who embodies her passion for community and helping others, it supports future nurses to realise their educational goals and keeps her legacy alive.
Blair Milan Memorial Scholarship
Celebrating the life and legacy of talented actor Blair Milan, the Blair Milan Memorial Fund supports aspiring performers to continue his passion for the arts. It endows an annual scholarship for an exceptional third-year theatre/media student, along with financial assistance to present student work to metropolitan and regional communities through the Blair Milan Tour.
CSU Australian Football & Netball Club Scholarship Fund
Established in 1972, the Charles Sturt University Football Netball Club—home to the Bushpigs and Bushsows—offers scholarships to talented student-athletes, helping them balance their academic, athletic and social pursuits. Through supporting the CSU Australian Football & Netball Club Scholarship Fund, you play an integral part in their success and in extending the club’s proud legacy.
Professor John Carroll Memorial Scholarship
Honouring the immense contribution of the late Charles Sturt University drama education expert, the Professor John Carroll Memorial Fund supports theatre media students through an annual scholarship. With your support, we will establish a research grant for an Honours or PhD student, building on his inspiring body of research to shape the future of drama education.
Establish your own fund
Whether you want to honour the legacy of a loved one or raise money for a scholarship or other university cause, an active fund is a great option.
We will provide advice and a support pack to get you started and then the sky’s the limit. Here are some of the ways people support their funds:
- Organise fundraising events such as sponsoring community sports matches or holding a sausage sizzle
- Requesting donations rather than flowers at a funeral
- Undertaking a personal challenge
- Hosting an auction
- Holding a raffle or competition
We encourage you to be as creative as you like.