Bequests

Leave a legacy and be a part of our future 
 

RH Stillman arrived in Australia with nothing to his name, overcoming adversity to achieve his goals. His bequest to UWS funds the RH Stillman Prize, which rewards talented law students...

 
A bequest is a gift in your Will that can have a great impact over time.

It is your chance to create a lasting legacy and contribute to the future of UWS as a university of excellence, and to our society on a regional, national and global scale.

A bequest can provide an ongoing and reliable source of funding that allows UWS to confidently plan for the future.

A bequest can support:

• Prizes
• Scholarships
• Teaching positions
• Research programs
• New teaching and learning facilities

Bequest options

• A portion of your estate 
• A sum of money
• Real estate
• Art, shares or an insurance policy
• Other assets

Restricted or unrestricted?

An unrestricted bequest allows us to meet the changing needs of the University by allocating funds where and when they are needed most.

By making a restricted bequest, you can designate exactly how your gift will support UWS. You may wish to establish a new scholarship, support an existing one, or commemorate a loved one through a prize.

Endowment

An endowment allows you to leave a legacy that truly is lasting. An endowed gift is invested in a trust fund – only the earnings generated from its interest are spent on areas of need each year. This provides an ongoing source of funding for a specific, or ‘unrestricted’, purpose. You can also contribute to an existing endowment, such as the Scholarship Endowment Fund.

When and how?

A bequest can be made through your Will at any time, and you can pledge as little or as much as you like. We recommend you consult with your legal adviser before drafting or updating your Will.

Staying in touch

If you have pledged a gift to UWS through your Will, we would love to acknowledge your generosity. By informing us of your decision, we are also able to plan confidently for the future.

Contact

The UWS Office of Development welcomes enquiries and will work with you to ensure your gift goes exactly where it is intended.

t: +61 2 9685 9511
f: +61 2 9685 9510
e: giving@uws.edu.au