The Trinity College Foundation provides support to the Council of Trinity College - the University of Melbourne by raising funds that support the programs pursued by Trinity College. In particular funds are raised to: Improve current buildings, grounds, student facilities and services to meet the increasingly higher standards needed to attract and retain first rate students and tutors and high calibre visiting fellows, Provide a substantial, growing fund to finance new buildings and facilities of high standard and enduring quality, and Endowing scholarships and bursaries for a variety of students with outstanding academic or leadership ability who have much to gain from and contribute to life at Trinity College.