You can help a student receive a transformative education
Brighter Futures Scholarship Program
The Brighter Futures Scholarship Program helps students who excel at their studies but are also experiencing financial or personal hardship. Donations help Griffith University provide scholarships for students in need.
A $5,000 scholarship can provide vital relief for students struggling to pay for the essentials of university and daily life, including textbooks, computer equipment, food and rent.
This support allows students to fully focus on their education. It can mean the difference between a student completing their course or deferring, or even halting their studies.
To be eligible for a scholarship, students need to be achieving a high grade point average of at least 4.5 while also demonstrating financial or personal hardship.
Every donation, regardless of its size, is greatly appreciated and, when combined with gifts from others, changes students’ lives.
Griffith University has committed to matching every dollar raised in the Annual Appeal and will donate the total to the Brighter Futures Scholarship Program.
Meanwhile, an annual pledge ensures your continued support for the Annual Appeal for as long as you please, with 100% of your donation going directly to students.
Staff members can offer their support through the Staff Giving Program.
Scholarships offer students a transformative education
All students deserve the opportunity to succeed but for some this path is more challenging. The Brighter Futures Scholarship Program reminds us that education can never be taken for granted and that sometimes even the brightest students need a little support.
A scholarship helps these students in many ways, from reducing their stress and worry about day-to-day bills, and in many cases, it means they can continue to be at University and keep their career dreams alive.
Your gift helps them to create a brighter future for us all!
The Brighter Futures Scholarship has evolved, broadening its reach to extend financial support to more diverse groups of students.
| Scholarship Type | Maximum Value | Trimester instalment value |
|---|---|---|
| Educational disadvantage (degree-length) | $20,000 for a 320 CP degree or $15,000 for a 240 CP degree | $625 per 10 credit points |
| Educational disadvantage (one year/80 credit points) | $5,000 for 80 CP (one year of full-time study) | $625 per 10 credit points |
| Inclusive (degree-length) | $20,000 for a 320 CP degree or $15,000 for a 240 CP degree | $625 per 10 credit points |
| First Peoples (degree-length) | $20,000 for a 320 CP degree or $15,000 for a 240 CP degree | $625 per 10 credit points |
| Permanent Resident (degree-length) | $40,000 for a 320 CP degree or $30,000 for a 240 CP degree | $1,250 per 10 credit point |
Ways To Give
Online
Griffith University's online payment portal securely accepts donations from individuals and companies to support research, scholarship and more at Griffith University.
Talk with us
Supporters wishing to make an annual gift of $5,000 or more, wanting to gift stocks and shares or considering donating a gift-in-kind are invited to talk to a member of our friendly Advancement Team.
One Brighter Futures Scholarship, provides $5,000 each to help our most needy students.
Griffith University is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia.
100% of your donation goes directly to students as the University absorbs all administration costs.
Griffith University will match your donation dollar for dollar.
Join with Griffith in our ambition to create a brighter future for all