St Philip's Christian College Bursary and Scholarship Fund is an Australian nonprofit organization operating as a discretionary investment trust with the primary aim of providing educational fee relief. Established to support students from lower income families, the Fund offers bursaries and scholarships that make education more affordable for eligible students in New South Wales (NSW)[1][2][5].

Overview

The Fund holds tax concession status, including income tax exemption, GST concession, fringe benefits tax (FBT) rebate, and FBT exemption. It is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) under Item 1, allowing donors to receive tax deductions for contributions made to the Fund. The organization operates primarily in NSW and focuses on advancing education for various groups including financially disadvantaged individuals, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, youth, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, females, males, and persons with disabilities[5].

Purpose and Activities

The core purpose of the Fund is to provide financial support through bursaries and scholarships to students who meet the eligibility criteria, enabling them to access Christian education at St Philip's Christian College. This assistance is designed to reduce the financial burden of tuition fees on families with limited resources. The bursaries and scholarships directly contribute to making education attainable for students who might otherwise be unable to afford it[1][2][5].

Financial Information

In the 2022 financial year, St Philip's Christian College Bursary and Scholarship Fund reported a total revenue of approximately AUD 111,690 and achieved a net surplus of the same amount. It did not report any income from other sources such as investments or gains during this period. The Fund does not incur employee expenses, indicating it likely operates with minimal administrative staffing or uses volunteers to manage its activities[5].

Future Developments

While the Newcastle College branch of St Philip's Christian College is currently reviewing its scholarship offerings for the year 2026 and planning to introduce a new bursary program in 2027, details remain forthcoming. These developments reflect the College’s ongoing commitment to enhancing access to education for students through financial assistance programs[3].

This organization exemplifies a targeted charitable effort within the Australian education sector, aimed at fostering inclusivity and accessibility through fee relief for disadvantaged students affiliated with St Philip's Christian College.

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/3a1140e6-4b4e-ec11-8f8e-000d3ad01867/documents/bcd80e10-d004-ee11-8f6e-002248933c76 [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/3a1140e6-4b4e-ec11-8f8e-000d3ad01867/documents/765061a2-ca22-ef11-840a-000d3ad040e0 [3] https://www.spcc.nsw.edu.au/schools/colleges/newcastle/enrolment/scholarships [4] https://www.stphilips.nt.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships-and-bursaries [5] https://www.gg.org.au/charity/54989773687/the-trustee-for-st-philips-christian-college-bursary-and-scholarship-fund/