The Trustee For The Walter Mangold Trust Fund is an Australian nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting language education and cultural exchange through scholarships and grants. It operates under the administration of The CASS Foundation Limited, which serves as the trustee and manages the Trust Fund strictly in accordance with the intentions of its benefactors as laid out in the Trust Deed[1][2][3].

Purpose and Activities

The Trust Fund primarily provides scholarships aimed at enabling intensive and immersive language study overseas. These scholarships support language students in undertaking exchange or study abroad programs for one or two semesters, typically as part of their accredited undergraduate degrees. The goal is to foster greater cultural understanding and linguistic competence through direct in-country experiences[2].

The scholarships are designed for proficient language students who have completed at least three semesters of academic language study and have demonstrated the ability to meet academic demands in the chosen language of instruction. Applicants are required to submit an academic Letter of Endorsement as part of their application, along with evidence of permission to travel to the exchange university. Consideration is given to academic merit, linguistic potential, individual motivation, financial need, and alignment with the ideals of The Walter Mangold Trust Fund[2].

Administration and Governance

The Trustee For The Walter Mangold Trust Fund is administered by The CASS Foundation Limited, a private philanthropic foundation established in 2001 focused on advancing education, science, and medicine. The CASS Foundation ensures the Fund’s activities are conducted in strict adherence to the objectives set forth by the Trust’s benefactors[1][5].

Beneficiaries

The Fund supports a diverse range of beneficiaries, including youth and adults engaged in language education. Its programs primarily benefit students aged 15 to under 25 who are pursuing language study and cultural exchange opportunities[4].

Significance

By promoting language study and cultural exchange, The Trustee For The Walter Mangold Trust Fund contributes to the development of linguistic skills and intercultural understanding among Australian students. It plays a specialized role in facilitating scholarly and cultural growth through financial support for study abroad experiences, thereby enriching Australia's academic and cultural landscape[2][3].

This charitable organisation exemplifies a focused philanthropic effort to enhance education and cultural engagement through language acquisition and overseas study support in Australia.

[1] https://mangoldtrust.org.au [2] https://mangoldtrust.org.au/study-abroad/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/dc746c8a-38af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/dc746c8a-38af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/documents/d94eeeec-1e94-ea11-a811-000d3ad1f497 [5] https://research.flinders.edu.au/RP/Blog/14472-A/new-opportunities-the-cass-foundation-travel-awards-for-early-career-researchers-2020-round-1