Support the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Join the many donors worldwide who are funding scholarships and research at the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences.
We are grateful to our donors for their help creating scholarships, supporting ground-breaking research, building important partnerships and assisting community engagement. To discuss opportunities to support scientific research, scholarships for students, or early career researchers, please contact us by email or call +61 3 8344 3792.
Cultivating change: Olajumoke Ogedengbe’s vision for sustainable agriculture
“Receiving the Dr Frank Cope Scholarship for Agronomy is a profound honour that affirms the value of my work and fuels my commitment to sustainable agriculture.”
Olajumoke Ogedengbe, a Doctor of Philosophy candidate in Agricultural Sciences at the University of Melbourne, has been awarded the prestigious Dr Frank Cope Scholarship for Agronomy in 2025. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students conducting research in Agronomy at the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences.
How you can support our work
Our generous benefactors make it possible for our best and brightest science talent to flourish and find solutions to the issues that matter most. Our donors are powering science.
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Support students studying in Dookie
A donation to the Dookie Fund will support students to undertake a residential semester at our Dookie campus where they will gain the insights and practical foundations to fully harness their undergraduate study in agricultural science and grow a deeper understanding of sustainability and land management issues affecting Australian farming.
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Burnley Campus Highest Priorities
Help Burnley Campus deepen its global impact in sustainable horticulture and green infrastructure—support research, inspire climate resilient cities, and empower future environmental leaders!
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Science Greatest Needs
Support our students and researchers today! Your donation will have a direct impact on our students and is critical to finding solutions to intractable global challenges.
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Early Career Research
Your support of talented early career researchers can provide critical encouragement at what can be a challenging time in their careers. Donations can enable breakthroughs in research, purchase of specialist equipment, or development of important new research networks.
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Help a deserving student succeed
Your gift will help a promising student achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. The Dean’s Fund for Science Scholarships supports future generations of talented scientists.
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Helping students succeed with the Narrm Scholarship Program
Now, more than ever, we need university graduates who are drawn from every walk of life, to lead towards a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world. With support from the community, the Narrm Scholarship Program is providing an opportunity for talented students from diverse backgrounds to accept their offers and thrive at the University of Melbourne.
Have a conversation with our team
The faculty’s fundraising team has extensive and diverse experience as your trusted adviser to help you navigate your gift discussion through to the Faculty of Science. We take time to understand your needs, and goals, so we can connect what is most meaningful to you with the right area of research or student service in the Faculty of Science or elsewhere in the University.
We’re here to help - chat with our friendly team to explore your giving options or learn more about leaving a bequest.
