How to leave a bequest to Monash

Leaving a gift in your Will

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How do I leave a gift in my Will?

A gift in your Will to Monash University is a powerful way to shape a world where the next generation can thrive. Whether supporting breakthrough research or enabling scholarships for deserving students, your bequest today can help tackle the most pressing challenges of our age tomorrow.

We invite you to contact a member of our team to support you as you build your vision for the future. Please contact giving@monash.edu or call +61 3 9903 4395 for a confidential discussion.

Choose a cause that reflects your vision

Leaving a bequest is a deeply personal decision. After considering and discussing the needs of your family and loved ones, you may also choose to leave a gift in your Will to Monash.

You can leave a specific bequest to an area meaningful to you.

You might choose to:

  • Support equity scholarships
  • Establish an endowed scholarship in your name
  • Fund medical research or another area meaningful to you
  • Leave a gift to the area of greatest need at the time, to be directed by the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Example of Will wording to discuss with your solicitor

“I bequeath to Monash University of Clayton, Victoria 3800, ABN 12 377 614 012, the sum of ______________ dollars OR ______% of my residual estate, to be applied for the purposes of ______________ (or) by Monash University in such a manner as its Directors may determine.

I direct that the receipt in writing of an authorised officer of Monash University shall be deemed proof of payment.”

Always seek advice from a legal professional or your solicitor when creating or updating your Will.

Types of bequests

Explore the different ways you can leave a gift in your Will to Monash.

Stories of impact

Stories of our bequestors who are driving progress across research, medicine, climate change and education.