Why I donate
“When I was growing up, I was lucky enough to be the recipient of some incredible scholarships which positively shaped my upbringing and education.”
Dylan Alcott AO
The Dylan Alcott Foundation is committed to providing the same meaningful support Dylan had throughout his life to students with disability at the University of Newcastle. The Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarship is open to students no matter which field they may be passionate about and is why we're so excited to be partnering with the University of Newcastle to support students living with disability and provide them with the opportunity to succeed and achieve their educational aspirations.
The Dylan Alcott Foundation is dedicated to providing equal educational opportunities for people living with disability. Dylan Alcott AO established the Foundation with a mission to help enrich the lives of young people with disability by eliminating the barriers of entry to get involved in sport and study through mentoring, grants and scholarships. The establishment of this scholarship is just one step of many towards making a difference for people living with disability.
The existing support demonstrated by the University for students with disability, fueled our passion for creating positive change through the Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarship. The Dylan Alcott Foundation sees the importance of our Foundation's reach beyond capital cities, which is why we chose to donate through the University of Newcastle.
We believe in the transformative power of education and mentorship. Our hope is to create lasting change, where the students we support feel as though they have the backing and mentorship to succeed. We want to give students the best chance to enjoy their studies, be social and enjoy the full university experience.
-The Dylan Alcott Foundation
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