Staff Giving Program

You can transform the lives of struggling students.

Every dollar you give, we DOUBLE it.

Join your colleagues to keep every student’s dream alive.

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Make a transformative difference

Join the inspiring community of UTS staff helping to create a brighter future for our students.  

The UTS Staff Giving Program exists to ensure students can successfully complete their tertiary education, regardless of cultural, social or financial barriers.

For nearly two decades, UTS staff have donated more than $2 million through the UTS Staff Giving Program. Thanks to the incredible generosity of this community and the university matching donations dollar for dollar, thousands of UTS students have received critical support to complete their education through financial assistance and pastoral care.

One of those students is Soph-ea Moeln. As a single mother of three children, Soph-ea was determined to build a better life for herself and her family and enrolled at UTS to pursue a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences. But her journey was fraught with many pitfalls due to financial hardship.  

With the hope of securing support to complete her degree, Soph-ea applied for an equity scholarship for students experiencing financial hardship – a cause funded by the Staff Giving Program.

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The money couldn’t have come at a better time. She spent it to install Wi-Fi at home. She got proper glasses from the optometrist and bought noise-cancelling headphones. She was able to create a dedicated space at home equipped with everything she needed and they proved a game-changer for her studies and academic performance.

I truly believe in angels”, says Soph-ea. “And for me, the UTS community has been my group of earth angels — they came to my rescue when I needed it the most, providing support and encouragement at every step. Thanks to them, my kids can now thrive and have the resources they need to succeed.

The need for financial support for students like Soph-ea continues to grow. Join your fellow staff members and be an integral part of changing lives through education.

Make a regular donation

How it works

  • Sign up as a regular giver and Payroll donations are deducted from your fortnightly pay using your pre-taxed salary
  • Direct your donation to one of 3 worthwhile causes  
  1. Scholarships for students facing financial hardship
  2. Indigenous student support services
  3. Thesis completion equity grants for research students
  • 100% of your donation goes directly to students as the University absorbs all administrative costs and UTS matches all gifts dollar-for-dollar

 

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Hear from staff in our community

“Every dollar we give makes a difference. I know it is one of the few ways I can positively impact the life of someone who – one day armed with a UTS degree – might positively impact the lives of others. How can I not be part of our Staff Giving Program?”
Jacqui Wise, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students)

"I encourage you to join me and hundreds of staff donors across the campus because every donation, no matter how large or small, creates a positive ripple effect that benefits students and fosters a sense of community." 
Wenes Gunawan, Learning Design and Technology Specialist, DVC Education & Students

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I really appreciate that the university matches my donation, doubling the impact. 100% of my donation goes directly to students, which greatly matters to me. Another reason I donate is how it makes me feel. Being kind and generous improves my own happiness and well-being. 
Eddy Dharmadji, Research Manager, Faculty of Health  

 

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UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.