Giving to Ormond
Every gift to Ormond helps open doors, fuel student potential, and preserve the College for generations to come. By supporting scholarships, programs, and our historic campus, you make it possible for talented students to thrive and carry the Ormond experience into the future.
Your support opens doors for talented students, preserves our heritage and creates new opportunities for future generations.
Giving to Ormond
Every student at Ormond is part of something bigger: a vibrant global community that fosters curiosity, academic excellence and integrity.
It’s a place for young people to encounter new perspectives, extend themselves and form life‑long friendships.The generosity of our donors supports this extraordinary experience – not only by supporting students directly, but by caring for heritage buildings, creating contemporary spaces for learning and community, and opening opportunities for future generations to thrive at Ormond.
Why give to Ormond?
Create access
Your gift helps to ensure that talented young people from all kinds of backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive at Ormond. Our scholarships enable more students from rural, Indigenous and low-income families to call Ormond home.
Fuel potential
Scholarships don’t just meet financial need – they reward leadership, academic strength and contribution to the College community. Your support helps students focus on making the most of their time at Ormond.
Preserve and build for the future
Our campus is a defining part of the Ormond experience. From heritage buildings to flexible, contemporary spaces, your support helps us care for what we have, and create what’s needed next.
Give back
If Ormond shaped your life, giving back is a powerful way to pass it on. Your gift ensures future students can share in the same great opportunities and College experiences.
I applied for Ormond as a little bit of a pipe dream. Then I was told I was entitled to financial assistance. I was shocked at first, and then I started to think, ‘Hey, maybe I could actually do this’ and … now I’m in my third year at Ormond. It’s crazy.
Laura, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Ways to give
Whether you make a one‑off donation, create a named scholarship or contribute to a major project, every gift helps strengthen the College and expand opportunities for future students.
Make a donation
Giving is easy - online, by phone, or via bank transfer.Gifts over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. Whether you support scholarships or capital programs, your gift makes a real and lasting impact.
Create a scholarship
Establishing a scholarship is a powerful way to leave a legacy. You can honour someone important, celebrate your connection to Ormond, or support students from a particular background. Your gift becomes part of their story – and Ormond’s.You can also give to a specific scholarship or to our general fund, which supports students with the greatest financial need.Leave a gift in your will
Leaving a gift to Ormond in your will is a lasting act of generosity. You might endow a scholarship, support future learning spaces, or invest in the next generation of leaders. We’ll work with you to shape a gift that reflects your values and vision.
Join our Annual Appeal
Each year, Ormond’s Annual Appeal supports projects that directly enhance student life – whether it's upgrading communal spaces, improving wellbeing facilities or expanding scholarship support.Your gift helps us respond to where the need is greatest and ensures every student can thrive.Find out how you can make a difference this year.Speak to our Advancement team
For a conversation about how you can support Ormond, please contact our Advancement team by email or phone on +61 3 9344 1168.
