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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$1K – $50K
Avg Grant
$5K
Endowment
$12.0M
Programs
2 (2 open)

About

The Charles Sturt University Foundation is the official philanthropic arm of Charles Sturt University, established to receive and manage donations, bequests and gifts from alumni, staff, and community supporters to enhance the university's educational mission. The foundation provides scholarships, research funding, and campus improvements across CSU's regional NSW campuses.

Tips for Applicants

Apply through CSU's official giving page and demonstrate clear alignment with regional educational outcomes. Emphasise how funding will benefit students from rural and regional backgrounds. Connect your funding request to specific campus locations or programs. Alumni and community connections are valued.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation operates on a belief in supporting regional education and creating opportunities for students who may face barriers to accessing higher education. Their theory of change focuses on leveraging charitable giving to strengthen Charles Sturt University's capacity to deliver quality education in regional Australia, with emphasis on supporting first-in-family students and those from rural backgrounds.

Giving History

2021
$445K
2022
$520K
2023
$485K
+9% increase from 2021 to 2023

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.7M
$4.1M$26.9M$26.8M
FY2022
$2.3M
$4.8M$24.6M$24.5M
FY2021
$2.1M
$2.7M$25.4M$25.2M
FY2020
$2.0M
$2.4M$22.3M$22.2M
FY2019
$1.3M
$4.4M$22.2M$22.1M
FY2018
$1.4M
$2.3M$17.4M$17.4M
FY2017
$1.2M
$1.9M$18.0M$18.0M
7yr total$13.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (2)

2 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 24 April 2026 (53 days ago)

Regional Impact Scholarship Fund

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Supports regional students facing financial barriers to education

The Hon. Michael Kirby Empowerment Scholarship

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Scholarship supporting students with financial need

Grants in Database (2)

Focus Areas

educationresearchyouthcommunityrural remote
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-VICAU-QLDAU-National
Recipients
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Financial Details

Source of Wealth
inherited
Revenue Sources
inherited, retail, finance

Board & Leadership

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Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 16 June 2026 (1 day ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 24 April 2026 (53 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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