Your legacy can last another lifetime
The ongoing success of the Frank Healy Scholarship in Law demonstrates how a bequest can support the University community for generations to come.
The Scholarship was established in 2020 through a generous bequest from alumnus Francis (Frank) John Healy, who graduated from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in 1954 with a degree in Law.
Frank was a highly regarded patent attorney who felt strongly about the value of education, and maintained a close connection with Victoria University throughout his life. He is described by those who knew him as a humble and honest man with a strong community spirit.
“We all loved Frank dearly. He was a very kind and generous man, and he always did the right thing,” says his nephew Des Healy. “He was a successful guy, but he was modest and generous with it.”
Frank, who lived in Kelburn for most of his life, was a prolific reader and a lifelong learner with a particular interest in languages. He regularly used the Victoria University library and attended lectures at the University.
The Scholarship created in his name provides financial assistance to second- and third-year Māori and Pasifika students at the Faculty of Law who are disadvantaged in regard to economic, educational, or social circumstances. This reflects the values Frank held throughout his life, as he felt strongly about removing barriers to higher education.
The Scholarship has supported three hard-working students so far to thrive in their studies in a variety of ways, including reducing the stress of working part-time while studying, and providing a new laptop just before exams started.
Des says that although Frank wasn’t the type to draw attention to himself and his generosity, he would be delighted to know the impact his bequest is having on the Scholarship recipients.
“I feel good that his contribution is having a positive impact on people. I think he’d be quite chuffed about it!”
Planned gifts
Of the many ways that you can support the University’s work, leaving a planned gift (bequest) in your will is a meaningful way to create an enduring legacy and support the University for generations to come.
Financial gifts to the Faculty, whether offered in your lifetime or as a legacy, can contribute to any aspect of Faculty life. This includes community engagement, academic or professional support positions, scholarships and prizes, or untagged funds to use at the Dean’s discretion.
Your bequest will keep on giving long after your lifetime. Once you have made provision for your loved ones, a gift in your will allows you to make a difference to something you care about without impacting on your current finances.
Contact Victoria Beckett, Senior Development Manager, to start a conversation.
Victoria Beckett
Senior Development Manager, WSBG and Law
Development and Alumni Relations Office