We help to fund projects of significance to the University and engage with the wider community, through initiatives such as our Book Fair and Gift Shop.
Email the.cc@sydney.edu.au
Established in 1977 by then Chancellor Sir Hermann Black, we aim to:
Through our fundraising activities, we support scholarships and grants, and projects to conserve archival research material and University museums and art collections.
All our members are volunteers, allowing all of the funds raised to go directly to our important projects.
The 2025 Great Hall Book Fair, proudly brought to you by the University of Sydney and Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland, took place from 13-17 September 2025.
The University collaborated with Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland for the second time this yearr. Our organisations share a commitment to education, community engagement and mental health support awareness. Funds raised at this year's Book Fair will fund university projects supported by the Chancellor's Committee and provide Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
(Former) Randwick Uniting Church donation bin
1 Rae St, Randwick NSW 2031
Lifeline Sutherland donation bin
16 Bellingara Road
Sylvania NSW 2224
9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)
The Chancellor’s Committee supports a wide range of student and staff initiatives across all areas of the University of Sydney.
To apply for a grant, complete the application form (docx, 58KB) and send the completed form to the Chancellor's Committee Secretary (the.cc@sydney.edu.au).
The closing dates for Grant Applications are:
The Chancellor’s Committee funds a range of bursaries to support students with specific challenges. These bursaries are:
Learn more about these bursaries on the student website of the University of Sydney.
Joining the committee is a wonderful way to engage with the University and its students, and use your talents to improve the University community.
Volunteer opportunities include staffing the Gift Shop, assisting with the Book Fair, and helping to organise occasional social and fundraising functions.
Please complete the membership form (pdf, 296KB), and email it to the Committee Secretary at the.cc@sydney.edu.au.