Ways of Giving
Include The Scots College in Your Will
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”
Nelson Henderson
The state-of-the-art learning environment Scots boys currently experience is a result of the foresight and generosity of the College and its community over many generations. In addition, bursaries and scholarships have been distributed to support the education of deserving boys at The Scots College.
Leaving a gift to the College in your will (also known as a bequest) ensures that what you value most, will continue to be supported in the years ahead. It is your opportunity to:
- shape the education of future generations, including making a Scots education available to deserving young men
- help provide first-class resources for teaching and learning
- ensure the growth and development of our remarkable College.
Your gift today will make an incredible difference to students now and in the future.
Read more of the following bequests that continue to make a difference.
When considering your will you can bequeath:
- Residual – a gift of the remainder of your estate, after provision has been made for your family and other beneficiaries.
- Specific – a nominated amount or specific gift such as property, stocks, artwork or an insurance policy.
- Percentage – a nominated percentage of your total estate.
Your gift may be unrestricted or designated:
An unrestricted bequest to The Scots College, via The Scots College Foundation Endowment Fund, enables the College to choose how the gift will be applied.
A designated bequest enables you to choose how your gift will be applied. You can elect to support a specific philanthropic pillar of the College, such as Buildings and Grounds, the Indigenous Bursary Program or General Scholarships and Bursaries.
When preparing your will or submitting amendments, we recommend you discuss this important matter with your solicitor who will be able to advise the best way of including a bequest to The Scots College Foundation. If you have already made your will, you can add a codicil to include the Foundation – a simple and inexpensive procedure.
Useful Information
The following information might be helpful for your family and your solicitor when considering leaving a gift to the College in your will:
Wording for including a gift to the College.
Download our printable codicil form.
You may also choose to donate shares which can be facilitated through ShareGift. Please visit their website for further details.
Your Opportunity to Establish an Endowment Fund
Another option is to establish an endowment fund, a fund named in your memory or in the memory of a loved one. The capital remains untouched in perpetuity and the interest of the fund is used for your pre-designated purpose, such as a scholarship or bursary.
Take a Tour of the College. See What Your Bequest Will Do
When considering a bequest, we welcome you to take a tour of the College and discuss your thoughts with us.
Please contact the Advancement Office on +61 2 9391 7853 or email foundation@scots.college to arrange a personal tour.
