Our community of alumni and staff is raising money for the Vice-Chancellor’s Fund through the #MQLightTheWay campaign. The unrestricted fund was established in 2015 and supports areas and projects that have limited funding or no allocated budget.

So far,  $100,000 of student mobility scholarships has been allocated for students to travel between Macquarie and National University Singapore to study entrepreneurship and innovation.

Eric Daro, Director, Individual Giving says it’s a great role for Eric as he has personal experience of the impact that giving can have: “I am one of the first in my family to get a university education because of scholarships provided by alumni.”

Like many people who have benefited from a scholarship, Eric completed the cycle by becoming a donor himself.

“Giving to the Vice-Chancellor’s Fund is my way of thanking those who helped me succeed when I was at University,” he says.

Donations to the fund allow the University to continue to award scholarships, embark on new projects to improve the student experience, and undertake world-class research to tackle the world’s challenges.

As Eric says: “Giving not only helps light the way to a better future, it unites the Macquarie community and feels good too.”

 How do I get involved?

1. If you have not received a lighthouse model kit by post, you can download a template or contact Jackie Gent on x1382.
2. If you are evaluating your philanthropic giving as we approach the end of the financial year, consider donating to the Vice-Chancellor’s Fund.
3. Build your lighthouse, then join in the fun, show your pride, and spread the word by posting your lighthouse pic on social media with #MQLightTheWay.