Login
Login

Marcus Rodrigs

Share my page

I am helping Reach One More student

I'm taking part in the University of Newcastle's Gifting Day because I believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their circumstances. 

Right now, rising living costs are forcing many students to make impossible choices between paying for essentials like food, rent and transport, and continuing their education. 

That's why I'm fundraising to help provide Shaping Futures Scholarships for students experiencing financial hardship and disadvantage. 

Thanks to the generosity of The MacDougall Foundation, every donation received in support of Gifting Day will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact and helping more students access a Shaping Futures Scholarship.* 

At the moment, there's only one Shaping Futures Scholarship available for every 13 student applications received, so the need has never been greater. 

Your support will help reach more students whose potential is greater than their circumstances. Every gift, no matter the size, will help provide life-changing support through a Shaping Futures Scholarship. 

These scholarships provide $5,000 to help students cover essential costs like accommodation, food, transport and study materials, giving them the stability to focus on their education and their future. 

But more than financial support, a scholarship tells a student that someone believes in them. It gives them confidence, hope and the opportunity to reach their full potential. 

Your generosity could help Reach One More future teacher, doctor, nurse, engineer, researcher or social worker who will go on to make a positive difference in our communities. 

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible, and thanks to the University of Newcastle covering all administration costs, 100% of your donation will directly support Shaping Futures Scholarships. 

*Donations to Shaping Futures Scholarships received in support of Gifting Day will be matched by The MacDougall Foundation and are capped at $150,000.     

Matched Giving

Please Help Me
Reach My Goal

Raised

$4,250

My Goal

$5,000

Select amount to donate

$50
$100
$250
$500
$
Donate

Donations matched by The MacDougall Foundation

My Achievements

Update Page Image

Posted An Update

Donated To Self

Received 5 Donations

Reached Target

My Updates

A Life Dedicated to Changing Lives Through Education

Thursday 17th Sep
I have been fortunate to spend my career in higher education, driven by a simple belief: education changes lives! Whether teaching students, contributing to academic leadership, or supporting colleagues, my goal has always been to make a positive and impactful difference. I am passionate about student success, academic excellence, and ensuring that universities not only create knowledge but also develop graduates who will have a meaningful impact on society. I don't work in higher education simply to earn a living; I work in higher education because I believe education has the power to change lives, families, and communities. My aspiration is simple: to leave people, programs, and institutions better than I found them.

Thank you to my Supporters

$250

Shaun & Xanthe Fallins

Such a worthy cause Marcus. You are a special person Marcus, Xanthe & I are supportive of your fundraising efforts.

$250

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$100

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$100

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$100

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$100

James Wood

Cheers

$100

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$100

Diana Christopher

Great cause, Marcus! All the best.

$100

Joshua Comyns

$100

Anonymous

$100

Ht

Great Work!

$100

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Wendy Taggart

$50

Anthony Birt

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Varun Puri

It's wonderful to contribute to a worthy cause.

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Michael Robertson

Happy to support you for another wonderful cause Marcus ... All my best, M

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Nora Bhangi

Students are at the 🩷 of everything we do. This is great, Marcus! Go you! 🌻

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Cathy Kannedy

May the Lord bless you & continue to use your gifts for His glory Marc. Blessed to know you!

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Crocq Music

All the best! X

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Pinkerton Properties Plus

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Kirsty Richards

This is a wonderful collaboration Marcus! Thank you for helping our students.

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Declan Clausen

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Helena Sit

All the best and many thanks for kindly helping and supporting students.

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Anonymous

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Marcus Rodrigs

$50

Vivian

Hope this small amount will be able to help

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Evangeline

May God Bless you abundantly!❤️🙏🏻

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Anonymous

Thank you for helping the young generation’s education

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Aidan Everson

Well done Marcus. Aidan.

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Orlando Maratos

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Prabesh Paudel

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Jodie Davis

Well done Marc!

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Simon

$50

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$50

Heather Sharp

Great effort in bringing people together, Marcus

$50

Kathy Buechner

Happy to help out.😊

$30

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$30

Anonymous

$30

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$30

Anonymous

$25

Anonymous

$25

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$20

Carol Mills

Good luck to all the students you do a great service 😊

$20

Matthew Harris9n

$20

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$20

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$20

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$20

Anonymous

$20

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$20

Julia Weber

$20

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$20

David Gairdner

Good on you, Marcus. Blessings to you, your family and students.

$10

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$10

Anonymous

$10

F.n

Thanks Marcus, for bringing your amazing energy to the classroom, Kind Regards Faiyaz Nasser (Class of 2023)

$10

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$10

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$10

Richard Dreyer

Sending my thanks to Dr Marcus Rodrigs for his contributions to my personal and professional development Happy to donate to this as I previously received in my last year of uni. Many thanks

$10

Matched Donation

Thanks to The MacDougall Foundation, your donation has been doubled.

$10

Jake Rexter