Foundation

The history of Marcus Oldham begins with a bequest of funds from the estate of the late Marcus William Oldham. Since it opened with 14 students in 1962, the commitment and generosity of our donors and community has helped shape the College into the leading agriculture and agribusiness College it is today. 

The College community and the broader agriculture industries understand that Marcus Oldham graduates are tomorrow’s leaders. As Australia’s only independent agricultural and agribusiness business management college, Marcus provides a unique educational experience to our students. We equip our graduates to succeed by being change-ready and resilient in an ever-changing world. 

Building Program 

All income from fees supports our teaching and learning programs and administration. To finance our capital improvements to buildings and new infrastructure, we rely on donations from our generous community. 

Tax-deductible donations great and small are deeply appreciated and help us deliver dynamic learning environments and other facilities for our students. 

The Foundation was recently (January 2025) successful in raising the whole $10 million needed to construct a new accommodation wing comprising 45 additional bedrooms. This was constructed within budget and on time allowing our 2025 students to occupy the new rooms from day one.

Watch a video and hear from our students about how much they value their “Marcus Experience”, and the investment in their learning and living facilities. 

The next major fundraising campaign has not yet commenced. In the mean time the Foundation’s Small Capital Works Program is continuing to source donations to help with the refurbishment of some older accommodation buildings, the improvement of student facilities and the update of lecture facilities.

To learn more about the Building Program, for information on financial contributions to the student residential expansion, or to make a one-off donation or annual pledge please contact: 

Director of Foundation and Development: Elizabeth Gubbins  

P: (03) 5247 2918 or E: foundation@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au

Or visit our ‘Ways of Giving” page to make a donation or pledge. 

Scholarships 

Marcus Oldham is extremely fortunate to have many supportive community members, businesses and philanthropists who provide financial assistance to students through a named scholarship. They have the power to be life-changing, and the goal is to provide more opportunities to deserving students.  

Our scholarships are generously sponsored by corporate and philanthropic organisations, friends, and families within the agricultural and agribusiness industries. 

To learn more visit our ‘Scholarships’ page.