Across Australia, LGBTQIA+ students often face higher stress, social exclusion, and mental health challenges compared to their cisgender and heterosexual peers.

The Hon. Michael Kirby AC Empowerment Scholarship, established by the Charles Sturt Foundation and the Charles Sturt Ally Network, is designed to break down these barriers and give LGBTQIA+ students the support they need.

A scholarship is more than money, it's a message: You belong. You matter. We believe in you.

For every dollar given, you help:

• Cover tuition, materials, and living expenses so that recipients can focus on study, not survival

• Alleviate financial stress that disproportionately burdens LGBTQIA+ students

• Help promote a more inclusive, supportive university environment

• Carry forward Michael Kirby’s legacy of justice, equity, and opportunity

Join us in making a lasting impact. Together we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students.