Contribute to the Enduring Legacy of Janet Clarke Hall

Janet Clarke Hall is far more than a place to live; it is a warm and vibrant intentional

community where generations of students have found their place, their people, and their purpose.

As we approach the 140th anniversary of the College’s founding in 1886, we invite you to help shape the future of our College through two vital initiatives that will directly benefit both current and future students - expanding our scholarship program as we work towards our bold ambition of becoming Australia’s first need-blind residential college, and by restoring our beloved Dining Hall, the true heart of our community.

Expanding Scholarship Support for 2026

A scholarship at Janet Clarke Hall has the power to change the course of a young person’s life - supporting them to flourish both academically and holistically. From just 11 scholarship recipients in 2001, the College proudly supported 55 students in 2025 and distributed over $740,000 in financial assistance this year alone.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, 57% of our students now receive a means-tested scholarship. Yet demand continues to grow, as more exceptional young people from disadvantaged backgrounds aspire to study at Janet Clarke Hall.

By 2035, we are determined to become Australia’s first need-blind residential college - a place where financial circumstance is never a barrier to opportunity, and every deserving student pays only what they and their families can reasonably afford.

Your contribution can and will change lives

By giving to the Scholarship Fund today, you will help ensure that Janet Clarke Hall remains a place of access and opportunity—welcoming students from all socioeconomic backgrounds and nurturing the brightest minds from across Australia and beyond