Independent thinking for a complex world.

Learning how to question, reflect and arrive at understanding. 

Independent thinking is developed through experience, not by chance. 

At Melbourne Grammar School, ideas are explored, tested and shaped through careful questioning, considered debate and real-world challenge. Students learn to examine assumptions, weigh perspectives and arrive at understanding through their own thinking.

The Courage of Ideas is Melbourne Grammar School’s comprehensive and capital fundraising campaign in support of our School’s strategic vision, Towards 2030.

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Independent thinking needs environments that evolve. 

Independent thinking is shaped by where and how learning happens. 

2026 Annual Giving Priorities

Jack Morrow Centre for Humanities

Jack Morrow Centre for Humanities

Laying the foundations for a future of independent thinking.
Help create a new home for bold ideas, built on independent thinking

Access Scholarships

Access Scholarships

Independent thinking doesn’t need to be limited by circumstance.
Help shape independent thinkers, no matter their circumstance

Exceptional Staff

Exceptional Staff

It takes trust to foster independent thinking.
Help support the educators who nurture independent thinkers.

First Nations Scholarships

First Nations Scholarships

Independent thinking grows through culture and connection.
Help support independent thinking shaped by culture and connection.

Sculpture Walk

Sculpture Walk

Exposure to ideas inspires new ways of thinking.
Help support art experiences that inspire independent thinking.

Sport Performance

Sport Performance

The courage to invest in people, not just performance
Support students who model independent thinking and courage through sport.

Melbourne Grammar Future Fund

Melbourne Grammar Future Fund

Independent thinking needs environments that evolve. 
Help us nurture independent thinking

Help create a new home for bold ideas, built on independent thinking

The challenges facing our world are growing more complex. In response, the way we educate our students must evolve.

Other giving areas

Leave a bequest

Including a bequest (also known as a gift in your will) will be an investment in the future of our students and the quality of their education.

Recognising our donors

Our donors are part of our success, embrace our mission, vision and values, and are valued by staff, students, alumni and parents alike.

Contact the development office

To discuss making a gift, creating a new scholarship or bursary, establishing a bequest or any other areas related to giving, please contact us.

Your Impact

Your impact has helped students through scholarships, the community for our teachers and built improved learning environments for future students.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about giving

What is the Courage of Ideas? Open Close

The Courage of Ideas is Melbourne Grammar School’s comprehensive and capital fundraising campaign in support of our School’s strategic vision, Towards 2030.

The Courage of Ideas reflects Melbourne Grammar School’s role in developing independent thinking through education, and in building students’ capacity to form and stand behind their own thinking.

It speaks to how intellectual courage is formed at the School. Ideas are questioned, tested and refined through experience, challenge and thoughtful guidance. Donor support sustains the people, programs and environments that make this formation possible.

Can I direct my gift to a specific fund? Open Close

Yes, we work with donors who have a wide range of philanthropic aspirations. No matter your goals, your gift will have a positive impact, and you can choose to support one of the School’s priorities or focus on an area that reflects your passion.

All donations of $2 or more towards Access Scholarships, First Nations Scholarships, Learning Environments, the Art Sculpture Walk and Sport Performance are fully tax-deductible.

Donations made towards the Exceptional Staff Fund and the Melbourne Grammar Future Fund are not tax-deductible.

Is my donation tax-deductible? Open Close

Yes. Melbourne Grammar School is a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1) registered charity.

All donations of $2 or more directed towards Access Scholarships, First Nations Scholarships, Learning Environments, the Art Sculpture Walk and Sport Performance are fully tax-deductible, and a receipt will be issued automatically to the email address you provide.

Donations made towards the Exceptional Staff Fund and the Melbourne Grammar Future Fund are not tax-deductible.

What is a pledge commitment? Open Close

Some donors may choose to make a gift as part of a pledge commitment. These gifts are typically made over a number of years and recieved by the School as planned installments. These generous donations can be applied across one or more of the School’s giving priorities, or another area in line with the School’s vision.

If you are thinking about making a pledge commitment or major gift investment, we would be pleased to hear about your ideas. Contact the development office to discuss how your gift can have the greatest impact.

An overview of the generosity of our School community.

Read the latest stories, words from our Foundation leadership, and list of donors, published in Grammar News.