Thanks to USA Foundation Directors and friends, you now have an opportunity to help provide critically important funds for scholarships, faculty resources and research.

The concept is as simple as it is exciting: this year, the USA Foundation is matching all new and increased gifts from alumni and friends. So every dollar you give will be doubled - providing even greater support for world-class teaching, learning and discovery.

To qualify, your gift must be new in 2006, or include an increase on your 2005 gift amount. By making a new gift or increasing your gift this year, you can provide important support to the University in many ways:

Support the US Studies Centre
The new think tank will be Australia's leading centre on political, economic and cultural issues and an important bridge between Australia and America. Your gift will help open a new intellectual and cultural dialogue and help cement the US-Australia alliance.
For more information click here.

Support the Student Experience
Today, many Sydney students are forced to hold down a job in order to afford their tuition fees - often rushing straight to work after class. Your gift to scholarships means they can focus their studies as well as participate in the University's vibrant culture - from writing Honi Soit (the student newspaper) to playing on our rugby, netball or ultimage frisbee teams.

Academic Support
Give back to your school or department and ensure the next generation receives the opportunities you enjoyed! Your gift will help build new labs and lecture theatres, buy computers, and fund research projects into areas ranging from Alzheimer's disease to global warming.

Sydney Expatriate Program
Boost the University's global reputation for research through the Expatriate Program. Your gift will ensure Sydney maintains a critical mass of talented staff by enabling expat academics to return home and contribute their expertise back to the University.

University Priorities
By directing your gift to University Priorities, you will be helping to support this year's most critical funding areas - from new library books to specialist research positions and laboratory equipment - helping to bolster Sydney's position among the world's great Universities.

Whatever area you support, the USA Foundation will DOUBLE your new or increased gift this year, up to $5,000 per gift.

To make a gift, click here.