Sponsorship and Donations
Support Our Students. Invest in the Future.
Choose how you’d like to make an impact.
Your contribution will support students directly, celebrate excellence, or help grow the next generation of skilled professionals.
You can feel confident knowing that 100% of your contribution goes directly to helping students.
The impact of your support
Every contribution makes a difference. Your support helps students focus on their studies, achieve their goals, and build careers in their chosen industries.
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Ways to Give
Whether you give today or leave a legacy for tomorrow, your support help Melbourne Polytechnic students to thrive. Donations over $2 are tax deductible, and 100% goes directly to students.
Donate to Support Funds
Our donation funds provide practical financial assistance to help students stay engaged in their studies and achieve their goals. These funds support students facing financial hardship or other barriers, ensuring they have access to the resources, tools and opportunities they need to succeed.
Explore our donation funds below:
Rising living costs are forcing Melbourne Polytechnic students to choose between continuing their education and covering essential expenses like rent, food and transport as well as study costs such as tuition, amenities, tool and equipment.
The Melbourne Polytechnic Student Support Fund provides financial assistance when it’s needed most, helping students stay engaged in their studies during times of hardship.
DONATE as an individual
DONATE on behalf of an organisation
This fund provides targeted support to students from refugee and migrant backgrounds who face unique barriers to education. Contributions go toward scholarships and tailored assistance that help students transition into study, access resources, and build a pathway to meaningful employment and community contribution.
This initiative supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by providing scholarships and services that promote educational access, success, and belonging. It aims to close the equity gap and empower First Nations students to thrive academically and beyond.
Gifts in wills
Leaving a gift in your will to Melbourne Polytechnic is a meaningful way to support future students and create lasting opportunities. Your gift can help fund scholarships and awards that change lives for generations to come.
You may choose to leave:
- A set amount of money
- A percentage of your estate
- Property, shares, or other assets
In certain situations, you may also be able to create a named bequest, in consultation with Melbourne Polytechnic, establishing a lasting legacy in your name or in honour of someone special. Named bequests often fund scholarships or awards that recognise and support students in your chosen field or area of passion.
Every gift, big or small, contributes directly to helping students achieve their goals.
Frequently asked questions
Every cent of your donation goes directly to students, we don’t deduct any admin fees. Your support helps with tuition, textbooks, and other essential materials.
Yes, all donations over $2 are tax-deductible in Australia.
Yes, when donating online, you can select which area you'd like to support.
Donations are charitable contributions or expressions of corporate goodwill, while sponsorship is a value-based partnership that provides benefits for both parties.
To become a sponsor, simply fill out the Sponsorship Form. You’ll then be contacted by our team to discuss opportunities.
Need help deciding?
Get in touch and we can walk you through your options.
Community & Marketing Engagement
Marketing and Communications
77 St Georges Road, Preston 3072.
e: sponsorships@melbournepolytechnic.edu
p: 03 9269 1187
Melbourne Polytechnic manages sponsorship in accordance with the Victorian Government Sponsorship Policy, ensuring transparency, probity, and accountability in all sponsorship